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Nature, spirituality, and early childhood education :fostering children's awareness and responsibility through outdoor learning (Record no. 16988)

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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
ISBN 9781032749877
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
ISBN 9781032749877
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
ISBN 9781032749877
DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Classification number 372.21
MAIN ENTRY--AUTHOR NAME
Personal name Wills, Ruth,
TITLE STATEMENT
Title Nature, spirituality, and early childhood education :fostering children's awareness and responsibility through outdoor learning
Remainder of title fostering children's awareness and responsibility through outdoor learning /
Statement of responsibility, etc Ruth Wills.
Copyright Date
Place of publication Abingdon, Oxon ;
-- New York, NY :
Name of publisher Routledge,
Year of publication or production 2025.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Number of Pages 93pages .
SERIES STATEMENT
Series statement Routledge research in early childhood education
FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE
Formatted contents note Preamble : children's spirituality in the outdoor space : seven vignettes -- Children's spirituality, nature and early childhood policy -- Children's spirituality, nature and frameworks of understanding -- Children's spirituality, nature and early childhood foundations -- Children's spirituality, nature and early childhood practice -- Children's spirituality, nature and pedagogy -- Children's spirituality and nature : recommendations for policy and practice.
SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc "This novel volume delves into a specific and crucial aspect of early years pedagogy - the intersection between early childhood education and spirituality, offering tips on nurturing spirituality and a sense of connectedness with nature through outdoor learning. With experience both as a scholar and a teacher, the author delves into the ontological and epistemological issues related to outdoor learning and education while keeping accessibility and sustainability at the centre of the volume. Chapters take a comprehensive approach to the exploration of children's innate spirituality and their connection with nature in the context of early childhood education, fusing elements such as a critique of early years policy with philosophy of education and children's mental health. Using a robust theoretical foundation incorporating philosophical figures such as Froebel, McMillan, Montessori, Dewey and Freire, as well as the inclusion of practical examples from educational settings designed for real-world scenarios, this book reinvigorates the conversation around the holistic development of children by emphasizing the importance of nature and child-centred pedagogies. Ultimately exploring avenues that can foster a sense of well-being and social responsibility in children, the book will be of interest to researchers, educators and teacher trainers in the field of early childhood education, environmental education, philosophy of education and teacher education. Policy makers and school leaders may also benefit from this volume"--
SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical Term Early childhood education
SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical Term Nature study.
SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical Term Spirituality
ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA)
Source of classification or shelving scheme Library of Congress Classification
Koha item type Books
Holdings
Permanent Location Current Location Date acquired Full call number Accession Number Koha item type
Gabriel Afolabi Ojo Central Library (Headquarters). Gabriel Afolabi Ojo Central Library (Headquarters). 10/20/2025 LB1139.23.W55 2025 0199272 Books
Gabriel Afolabi Ojo Central Library (Headquarters). Gabriel Afolabi Ojo Central Library (Headquarters). 10/20/2025 LB1139.23.W55 2025 0199273 Books

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