Research

Research

Peer-reviewed research2017 Otago review (McNatty & Boyes)

Learning with nature and learning from others: nature as setting and resource for early childhood education

MacQuarrie, S., Nugent, C. & Warden, C.Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning 15(1), 1-232015International

Case studies and discussion with Scottish and Nordic teachers give positive examples and challenges of nature-based early childhood education.

What's new

Nature-based learning is an increasingly popular type of early childhood education. Through group discussion and case studies with Scottish and Nordic teachers, positive examples and challenges are presented.

Why it matters in Aotearoa

Useful for early childhood settings thinking about nature-based learning.

How strong is the evidence

Peer-reviewed; group discussion and case studies with Scottish and Nordic teachers

What to read

The full article

Who it's for

Teachers
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