Description
Book SynopsisHaving worked with Learning and Teaching Scotland, we are now able to publish this book that looks at the issues that surround quality Outdoor Play and Learning. Each chapter examines an aspect of good practice and identifies key statements to consider as a framework for outdoor play. Case studies and photography throughout, the book identifies aspects that can be used for self evaluation by practitioners, to help centres and settings create policies and practice that follows national vision for outdoor play. By Claire Warden. Contents include: Vision & Values; Relationships; Exploring different environments; The spaces we create; the way children use the environment.
Table of ContentsPart 1. Why should children go out of doors? Part 2. Creating effective environments for utdoor learning 1 Indoors and outdoors should be viewed as one combined learning environments 2 Outdoor areas should be resourced in a flexible way 3 Planning should support learning in an outdoor environment 4 Parents, carers and children should all be involved 5 Outdoor play should receive the same management as indoor play 6 Practitioners should be committed to children learning in an outdoor environment 7 The physical aspectsw of the outdoor area should be addressed creatively 8 Practitioners should be aware of the range of children's learning styles and preferences 9 Staff should kdevelop a policy so that they have a common understanding of, and a consistant approach to, outdoor learning Conclusion Part 3 Examples of practice Appendix 1 Bibliography
