ERIC Number: EJ1134569
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017
Pages: 13
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ISSN: ISSN-1472-9679
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What Are the Characteristics of Nature Preschools in Norway, and How Do They Organize Their Daily Activities?
Lysklett, Olav B.; Berger, Henrik W.
Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, v17 n2 p95-107 2017
This study provides basic information about how Norwegian nature preschools differ from other Norwegian preschools and how they organize their daily activities. Fifty-six nature preschools and 52 other preschools were included in the study. A total of 106 headmasters and 98 pedagogical leaders filled out questionnaires about the characteristics of their preschool and the characteristics of their preschool's outdoor activities. Two women and four men from nature preschools were interviewed about organizing a nature preschool. Most nature preschools are private and have less children and staff than other preschools. Nature preschools have more reference areas in nature and visit these areas more frequently than other preschools. Nature preschools spend a large amount of time in nature and have routines and rules that allow the children a significant amount of trust.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Preschool Education, Outdoor Education, Institutional Characteristics, Principals, Questionnaires, Recreational Activities, Interviews, Public Schools, Private Schools, School Size, School Activities
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Preschool Education; Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Norway
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