Kenyan teacher swaps textbooks for outdoor geography lessons in nature
A geography teacher in Kenya’s Eastern Region has taken an unusual approach to his first lesson with 10th-grade students. Instead of sticking to textbooks, Mr. Kamau led his class on an outdoor excursion to explore the landscapes of the Nyambene Hills, the Isiolo Plains, and the slopes of Mount Kenya.
The lesson began with students gathering outside, where Kamau encouraged them to observe the natural surroundings. He pointed out the rugged Nyambene Hills, the vast Isiolo Plains stretching into the distance, and the towering peak of Mount Kenya.
To deepen their understanding, he asked the class to imagine a straight line running from the mountain’s summit all the way to the Mediterranean Sea. This imaginary route, he explained, would cut through every climatic zone in Africa, connecting diverse environments in a single journey.
The outdoor session replaced traditional classroom teaching for the day. Students engaged directly with the region’s geography, using real landscapes to grasp concepts. The method aimed to make learning more vivid and memorable for the class.
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