WHOSE AESTHETICS WORLD? EXPLORATION OF AESTHETICS CULTIVATION FROM THE CHILDREN'S OUTDOOR PLAYGROUND EXPERIENTIAL VALUE PERSPECTIVE

Outdoor is the extension for children's indoor learning; therefore, playground serving as the children's exploration for aesthetics awareness is so important for children's growth and learning. However, most children's outdoor playground is planned under the adults' aestheti...

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Published in:International journal of organizational innovation 2015-10, Vol.8 (2), p.158
Main Authors: Shyu, Chin-Shyang, Chou, Mei-Ju
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adults
Aesthetics
Art galleries & museums
Beauty
Children & youth
Consumers
Design
Designers
Education
Games
Outdoor activities
Planning
Playgrounds
Studies
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Summary:Outdoor is the extension for children's indoor learning; therefore, playground serving as the children's exploration for aesthetics awareness is so important for children's growth and learning. However, most children's outdoor playground is planned under the adults' aesthetics perspective, ignoring children's needs in receiving experiential value. The article expounds on the interrelationship between children's playground experiential value and aesthetics education. With the discussion in the dilemma in the development of outdoor playground, the further practical suggestions are offered for related playground designers and early childhood education educators.
ISSN:1943-1813