Description
Book SynopsisLearning outside the classroom is a key part of early years and primary practice and is on the rise in settings across the world. This book centres on outstanding outdoor practice and how children can learn and develop in natural environments.
Focussing on children aged from 2-11 this book contains:
- Aself-evaluation toolkitfor educators to reflect on what they're doing now and where to develop to be more effective.
- Examples ofpractice from around the worldand in various environments, including urban settings.
- An entire chapter onassessment and planningto help ensure and demonstrate quality of provision.
Looking at all the possibilities and approaches, there are models for practice to suit every setting so that everyone can make outdoor learning part of the core teaching and learning objectives.
Claire Wardenis an educational consultant wi
Trade Review
The author has a lovely writing style that demonstrates clarity, knowledge, humour and such strength of reflective practice that you cannot help but love reading this book, whether as a parent, practitioner, carer or early years educator - it is a delight. -- Martine Hovarth
Table of Contents
Introduction Chapter 1: Self-Evaluation of Practice Chapter 2: Characteristics of Outdoor Learning Chapter 3: Learning with Nature Chapter 4: Sharing Values with Parents Chapter 5: Observation, Planning and Assessment Chapter 6: Embedding Practice References
