Outdoor education

"lethal nature" of current childhood. The letter is coordinated toward the United Kingdom, yet the same is occurring in the United States and Canada. Nowadays, adolescence is characterized by exorbitant screen time, absence of outdoor playing, a profoundly competitive education system, and persistent commercialization. These elements…

critical importance of educational experiences during the early years. Montessori schools are just one of the programs that produce short-and long-term positive effects on children’s cognitive and social development. The Montessori Method of education was developed by Dr. Maria Montessori. This program is a child-centered educational approach based on scientific observations of children. Montessori Method has been verified with over 100 years of accomplishment in several diverse cultures…

To understand place-based education, first one must define what place-based education is. Place based education is " learning that is rooted in what is local, the unique history, environment, culture, economy, literature, and art of a particular place”( Sobel ,2004.23 ). Students should learn about what is going on within their environment before they learn about other environments. When students learn about their own environment first they can make comparisons to other environments based off…

Finland, excessive homework for students is taking away from family bonding and outdoor time, causing physical health problems, and high stress levels. Excessive homework for students is disrupting…

school, Pakistani females struggle to get to school in an apocalyptic scene. Females in the middle east strive to get an education and have been impeded by the Taliban, a terrorist organization. Malala, a Pakistani female, continued to go to school after the Taliban banned female education. Malala spoke up online to news sources to protest against institutions that ban female education. Finally, Malala spoke to the UN to form a plan to end the bitter oppression against…

well as their contribution to early childhood education, while lastly referring to my own personal beliefs of each theorist either criticising or accrediting each theorist in regards to my own personal attitudes and my own beliefs. Maria Montessori was born in Chiaravalle Italy on the 31st of August 1870 and died in Netherland on the 6th of May 1952. Montessori was an Italian innovator, educator and physician known for her innovative education methods on how children should and are…

According to Fenech et al., (2012) the National Quality Framework (NQF) is an Australian Government reform that pursues the improvement of quality practices and standards within early childhood education. This report examines the practices and processes within a pre-primary setting, with a focus on the pre-primary group, consisting of children from five years old and above, in connection with the quality area one and two of the NQF. The metropolitan primary school is located in the community and…

understanding to strengthen their sense of self, and build and manage satisfying, respectful relationships.” This links heavily with learning process and social responsibility, however it follows on to state that “the core of Health and Physical Education is the acquisition of movement skills and concepts to enable students to participate in a range of physical activities – confidently, competently and creatively” (Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, n.d). The rationale…

"Non Ministrari, sed Ministrare," "Not to be ministered unto, but to minister." Ursuline’s traditions of excellence in education, respect for the uniqueness of the individual, development of the whole person, community and family spirit, cultivation of leadership qualities and willingness to serve others, is similar to Wellesley’s mission of providing an excellent liberal arts education for women who will make a difference in the world. Jennifer has grown up in a Catholic home that embraces and…

is an eighteen-year-old female who is a senior in high school. She is a very intelligent girl as she is on the B honor roll at her school currently. One of the many things she enjoys doing outside of school is spending time outdoors. Anything that has to do with the outdoors can be considered a favorite activity of hers. For example, hunting, fishing, and riding a four-wheeler are some of her favorite activities to do while outside. The activites she takes pleasure in being involved with during…