Outdoor education aims to foster understanding, respect, and caring for the environment through hands-on experiences in nature. The document discusses models of outdoor education and environmental education, which use activities to develop students' knowledge, skills, values, and sense of responsibility towards the environment. The goals are to shape people who value diversity in the environment and understand the links between humans and nature, acting responsibly. The teacher's role is to guide learning through experiences, providing choices and developing skills, while acting as a role model and assessor.