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Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
Author(s) | Helen Little / Sue Elliott / Shirley Wyver |
Subtitle | Spaces for exploration, discovery and risk-taking in the early years |
Edition | 1 |
Published | 27th September 2017 |
Related course codes | ECHE3100 - Play-based curriculum, EDST3020 - Practice of Teaching |
Spaces for exploration, discovery and risk-taking in the early years
Educators have a key pedagogical role in promoting early years outdoor play in natural environments. Active outdoor play involving risk-taking has been linked to positive effects on social health and behaviour, and encourages physical activity and motor skill development. At the same time, it has been recognised that opportunities for children to experience outdoor learning have been reduced in recent decades due to the impacts of technology, urbanisation and social change.