Exploring the Pedagogy of Learning and Playing Outdoors: Questions of Purpose and Intention (1) (Towards an Ethical Praxis in Early Childhood)

Synopsis

Focusing on the empirical evidence base for pedagogical decisions taken when children are playing and learning outside, this groundbreaking book examines the intention and purpose of children’s outdoor playful activity and the associated issues of pedagogy. Chapters address questions about the role of the adult in children’s learning outside in a manner that is inclusive in nature, by recognising the varied contexts in which children’s playful activity outside takes place. Reflecting multiple cultural contexts, chapters consider social and physical aspects to ensure value systems are visible and critically considered. The book acknowledges the continuum of children’s outdoor experience from highly structured activity to free play outside. It also examines the existing evidence base about children’s outdoor play, including a consideration of how adults construct and respond to children’s playful activity outside to realise the associated benefits. With reference throughout to many international contexts, this book reminds us of the shaping force of cultural practices and beliefs about children’s playful activity outside and will be of interest to undergraduate and postgraduate audiences studying early childhood education.

Copyright:

2025

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

162 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781040314418

Related ISBNs:

9781032870199, 9781003530480, 9781040314371, 9781032870182

Publisher:

Taylor & Francis

Date of Addition:

02/14/25

Copyrighted By:

selection and editorial matter, Mehmet Mart, Georgia Gessiou and Jane Waters-Davies

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Sports, Education

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Mehmet Mart

Edited by:

Georgia Gessiou

Edited by:

Jane Waters-Davies