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OverviewEquip your students with the theoretical and practical knowledge to thrive outdoors in natural learning environments.Early Years Learning in Australian Natural Environments provides pre-service and practising teachers with the knowledge and skills to connect children with nature through outdoor play and learning. Rich with contemporary theory, research, practical guidance and provocations, this text addresses a range of topics related to Immersive Nature Play Programs in the early years. These include the benefits of learning in natural spaces, First Nations People’s perspectives, understandings about pedagogical interactions and policies, and education for sustainability and risk management.Written by an experienced team of Australian authors, this book will support pre-service teachers in developing a deep understanding of how nature-based play and learning can promote children’s wellbeing and development.KEY FEATURESAddresses specific local perspectives about Immersive Nature Play Programs within Australian landscapes and early years’ contexts.Includes close links to the Australian Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standard.Supports learning with illustrative case studies, chapter summaries, conclusions and reflective questions.Provides practical advice on how pre-service teachers can start their Immersive Nature Play Program journey, as well as prompts for deeper reflection about values and pedagogies.Emphasises the importance of early years educators in contributing to the wellbeing, health, learning and development of young children.Develops awareness of First Nations People’s perspectives and opportunities for reconciliation through Immersive Nature Play Programs.Focuses on sustainability and community relationships as integral to Immersive Nature Play Programs. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Fran Hughes (Lecturer in early childhood education, Lecturer in early childhood education, University of New England and TAFE NSW) , Sue Elliott (Senior Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, University of New England) , Karen Anderson (Kindergarten teacher, Kindergarten teacher, Balnarring Preschool) , Barbara Chancellor (Lecturer, Lecturer, Federation University)Publisher: Oxford University Press Australia Imprint: OUP Australia and New Zealand Dimensions: Width: 16.90cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 24.50cm Weight: 0.398kg ISBN: 9780190325664ISBN 10: 0190325666 Pages: 224 Publication Date: 28 October 2021 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of Contents1. Introduction2. Establishing an Immersive Nature Play Program3. Reflecting on research: Strands and provocations4. Early stage practitioners: ‘The how to’5. Bringing community along: Building relationships and partnerships6. Ongoing practitioners: Delving deeper and lessons learnt7. Extending and co-constructing innovative curricula with children8. More than fun in nature: Restoring global sustainability9. Listening with First Nations People’s voices through Immersive Nature Play Programs10. Theoretical provocations for researchers and practitioners11. Case studies: A rich collection of practice from Australia’s diverse landscapesReviewsAuthor InformationDr Fran Hughes is a lecturer in early childhood education at the University of New England and TAFE NSW.Dr Sue Elliott is a senior lecturer in early childhood education at the University of New England.Karen Anderson is a kindergarten teacher at Balnarring Preschool.Dr Barbara Chancellor is a researcher and lecturer at Federation University and Director of Outdoor Playspace Consultancy. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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