Publication: Assessment of learning with nature in preschool
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Date
2018
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Malaysian Institute Of Planners
Abstract
Learning with nature is a form of psychological therapy for all, including children with disability. Beyond the psychological aspect, access to outdoor green space can also improve social, environmental, developmental, emotional and behavioural, and even medical outcomes. In Malaysia, studies of learning with nature remain scarce due to the Malaysian education system's focus on indoor learning rather than outdoor learning. This research aimed at determining perceptions towards the application of learning with nature among preschool educators. Qualitative methods were used for data collection, consisting of structured interview and field observation. Four preschools were selected as sample. Results show that learning with nature contributes to the positive development of the children. The approaches used to instil nature awareness include conducive landscape, environmental activities, outdoor class activities, outdoor free play, formal education and recreational programme outside a preschool. These involved both outdoor and indoor spaces and facilities. � 2018 by MIP.
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Vol. 16 (2018): PLANNING MALAYSIA JOURNAL : Volume 16, Issue 3, 2018
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Indoor learning, Learning with nature, Nature awareness, Outdoor learning
Citation
Saleh, S. F., Abdul Latip, N. S., & Abdul Rahim, A. (2018). ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING WITH NATURE IN PRESCHOOL. PLANNING MALAYSIA, 16(7). https://doi.org/10.21837/pm.v16i7.499