Book chapter
Science learning in nature based settings
Science in early childhood (5th ed.), pp.194-210
Cambridge University Press, 5th
10/01/2024
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Abstract
Chapter 13 focuses on a growing interest in the value of children learning science in the natural environment. Considering a range of nature-based settings, this chapter highlights the benefits of the natural environment for children’s development and science learning. It presents ways in which young children can be provided with meaningful experiences that enhance their science and environmental understandings. Affordances for science learning through play that embrace ‘bush’ or ‘beach’ kindergarten time are described. This chapter also discusses how EC professionals can enhance children’s affinity with the natural setting through varied pedagogical approaches.
Details
- Title
- Science learning in nature based settings
- Creators
- Chris Speldewinde - University of MelbourneCoral Campbell - Deakin University
- Contributors
- Coral Campbell (Editor) - Deakin UniversityChristine Howitt (Editor) - University of Western Australia
- Publication Details
- Science in early childhood (5th ed.), pp.194-210
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press; Cambridge, UK
- Edition
- 5th
- Identifiers
- 991013355972802368
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Education
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Book chapter