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ERIC Number: EJ567797
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-1082-3301
"Happy Play in Grassy Places": The Importance of the Outdoor Environment in Dewey's Educational Ideal.
Rivkin, Mary
Early Childhood Education Journal, v25 n3 p199-202 Spr 1998
Examines the importance of the natural environment in Dewey's educational philosophy and the role outdoor play and activity have in children's education today. Cites reasons for the lack of a safe outdoor environment and offers suggestions for making improvements: schoolground improvement organizations, greenways movement, careful land development, and regulation of traffic. (TJQ)
Descriptors: Child Safety, Early Childhood Education, Educational Philosophy, Environmental Education, Land Use, Outdoor Activities, Outdoor Education, Play, Playground Activities, Playgrounds, Traffic Control
Publication Type: Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Dewey (John); Nature; Outdoor Recreation; Playground Design