Outdoor Learning Environments, 1st Edition
Spaces for exploration, discovery and risk-taking in the early years
$79.20
- Paperback
298 pages
- Release Date
27 September 2017
Summary
Educators play a crucial pedagogical role in promoting early years outdoor play in natural environments. Active outdoor play involving risk-taking has been linked to positive effects on social health and behaviour, and encourages physical activity and motor skill development. At the same time, it has been recognised that opportunities for children to experience outdoor learning have been reduced in recent decades due to the impacts of technology, urbanisation and social change.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781760296858 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1760296856 |
| Author: | Helen Little, Sue Elliott, Shirley Wyver |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
| Imprint: | Allen & Unwin |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 298 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 27 September 2017 |
| Weight: | 550g |
| Dimensions: | 230mm x 176mm |
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Critics Review
‘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
About The Author
Helen Little
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.
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