Outdoor Learning Environments
Allen & Unwin (Verlag)
978-1-76029-685-8 (ISBN)
This book brings together renowned authors, with research and professional experience in a range of disciplines, to provide a comprehensive guide to developing positive and engaging outdoor learning environments in the early years. Part 1 looks at pedagogy and outdoor environments, and considers the value of risk-taking and developing a young child's appreciation of the natural world. Part 2 examines the key principles involved in the design and planning of these spaces, such as applying the relevant equipment standards and regulations. Part 3 explores how educators can develop an understanding of children's own perspectives on outdoor spaces, including promoting agency and recognising the importance of private playspaces. Part 4 examines different cultural perspectives on outdoor play, including Indigenous approaches, while Part 5 considers the range of experiences possible beyond purposefully-designed spaces, from visiting nature reserves to exploring urban environments.
'A much needed and comprehensive resource for pre-service teachers and educators of young children that encompasses philosophies, theories, pedagogy and practice for purposeful engagement of children in all kinds of outdoor spaces in Australia.'
- Dr Kumara Ward, Director of Academic Program: Early Childhood Education, Western Sydney University
'This seminal work will provide a shared language and framework for educators, policy developers, community builders and researchers in exploring the justifications for engaging children in well considered outdoor learning places and spaces.'
- Leanne Grogan, School of Education, Outdoor and Environmental Studies, La Trobe University.
Dr Helen Little is a Senior Lecturer and Early Childhood Program Director in the Department of Educational Studies, Macquarie University. She has undertaken extensive research on risk-taking in outdoor play. Dr Sue Elliott is a Senior Lecturer and Course Co-ordinator in Early Childhood Education at the University of New England. She has research interests in education for sustainability and natural outdoor playspaces. Dr Shirley Wyver is a Senior Lecturer in child development in the Department of Educational Studies, Macquarie University. Her research interests are in early play and cognitive/social development.
List of tables and figures
Contributors
1. Why do outdoor play and learning matter?
PART I: Outdoor environments as pedagogical spaces
2. Risk-taking in outdoor play: Challenges and possibilities
3. Green outdoor environments: Settings for promoting children's health and wellbeing
4. Caring for the environment: Towards sustainable futures
5. Birds and babies: A meeting of species
PART II: Designing and planning for outdoor learning
6. Planning outdoor learning environments
7. Application of standards and regulations to early years outdoor playspaces
PART III: Children's voices
8. Strengthening children's agency in outdoor learning environments
9. The private play places of childhood
10. Creating a school playground in Papua New Guinea: A participatory approach with young children
PART IV: Cultural perspectives
11. Indigenous perspectives on outdoor learning environments: On Country learning
12. Outdoor play in Norwegian and Australian early years settings: Differences in theory, pedagogy and practice
PART V: The outdoors and beyond
13. Beyond the fence: Exploring forest preschool/school approaches in Australia
14. Urban environments and outdoor learning
Acknowledgements
Index
| Erscheinungsdatum | 27.04.2018 |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 176 x 230 mm |
| Gewicht | 544 g |
| Themenwelt | Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Vorschulpädagogik |
| ISBN-10 | 1-76029-685-6 / 1760296856 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-76029-685-8 / 9781760296858 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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