CHST 088A - The Outdoor Environment

    Recent Professors
    Michelle Francis, Terry Shue, Jennifer Wang
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2025, Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022
    Class Size
    32–40 students
    Credits
    1
    Prerequisite
    None
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of CHST 088A
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course focuses on the value of nature in childhood experiences and examines the potential of the outdoor playground to become an extension of the classroom, offering many opportunities for children to explore, create, discover, and learn. Topics include playground design, enhancing outside play and learning opportunities, teacher and parent education, curriculum planning, and daily routines that support active participation in the outdoor environment.
    Usually Held
    Wed 6:30pm–7:55pm, Wed 7:45am–9:10am