No muddy shoes, no dirty clothes! examining the views of teachers and parents regarding children's outdoor play and learning

The aim of this study was twofold: (a) to carry out an in-depth investigation of teachers and parental views regarding outdoor play and learning, and (b) to examine the extent to which the objectives and goals related to outdoor play and learning were documented within the school curriculum. The dat...

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Published in:Journal of adventure education and outdoor learning 2023-07, Vol.23 (3), p.301-322
Main Authors: Kandemir, Melike, Sevimli-Celik, Serap
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age Differences
Curricula
early childhood
Early Childhood Education
Foreign Countries
Hygiene
Learning
Natural Resources
Outdoor education
Outdoor learning
Parent Attitudes
parents
Parents & parenting
Playgrounds
qualitative
Safety
Teacher Attitudes
teachers
Weather
Young Children
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Summary:The aim of this study was twofold: (a) to carry out an in-depth investigation of teachers and parental views regarding outdoor play and learning, and (b) to examine the extent to which the objectives and goals related to outdoor play and learning were documented within the school curriculum. The data were collected qualitatively from 12 teachers and 35 parents whose children were enrolled in one school. Data collection occurred through observations, semi-structured interviews, and document analysis . It was shownthat parental concerns relative to the weather, children's hygiene, and safety of play, influenced the outdoor practices of teachers as well as the children's access to the outdoors. Teachers' monthly plans also differed based on seasonal weather changes and differences in age groups. The findings shed light on the need for mutual communication and collaboration between teachers and parents regarding the benefits outdoor play and learning provided to children.
ISSN:1472-9679
1754-0402
DOI:10.1080/14729679.2021.2011339