ERIC Number: EJ1237920
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019-Sep
Pages: 27
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ISSN: ISSN-0973-4082
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Examining Children's Indoor and Outdoor Nature Exposures and Nature-Related Pedagogic Approaches of Teachers at Two Reggio-Emilia Preschools in Halifax, Canada
Omidvar, Nazanin; Wright, Tarah; Beazley, Karen; Seguin, Daniel
Journal of Education for Sustainable Development, v13 n2 p215-241 Sep 2019
Early childhood environmental education focusses on expanding children's bio-affinity, developing their environmental attitudes and encouraging them to behave in a more environmentally friendly manner. One example of the educational method that is based on high-quality practices of both early childhood education and environmental education is the Reggio-Emilia pedagogical approach, which provides children with various nature-related experiences. This study examines the frequency and variety of indoor and outdoor nature experiences for children and the preschool teachers' educational approaches and goals for children's development in nature in two Reggio-Emilia preschools located in Halifax, Canada. To do this, first-hand observations and semi-structured teacher interviews were used. Results suggest that the Reggio-Emilia curriculum followed at the preschools provided various opportunities for children to be exposed to nature. However, the teachers have emphasized more on anthropocentric than nature-related educational goals.
Descriptors: Preschool Teachers, Reggio Emilia Approach, Outdoor Education, Early Childhood Education, Environmental Education, Foreign Countries, Child Development, Young Children, Teacher Role, Classroom Environment, Physical Environment, Instructional Materials, Urban Schools, Play, Exhibits, Discovery Learning, Observational Learning, Gardening
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
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