Garden, A (2023) The University Forest School Space in England: taking seminars outdoors for early years undergraduates. Education 3-13: International Journal of Primary, Elementary and Early Years Education, 3 (13). ISSN 1475-7575

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Abstract

Outdoor natural spaces are seen as not only physical locations but also shaped by human interactions, cultural practices, and political processes. University seminars were conducted in the on-campus Forest School. Focusing specifically on the development of early years educators in England, the exploration of outdoor natural spaces reveals a multifaceted dimension that extends beyond mere physicality. A convenience group of 25 participants comprising early years undergraduates were selected for a focus group that took place around a campfire after a series of seminar discussions. Thematic analysis of the data revealed the themes of collaboration, creativity, and cultural boundaries. Drawing upon Lefebvre and Massey, this research highlights the potential for new educational spaces beyond the traditional indoor classroom and the benefits of incorporating nature into early years learning environments.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	1301 Education Systems; 1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1139.2 Early childhood education
Divisions:	Education
Publisher:	Taylor and Francis
SWORD Depositor:	A Symplectic
Date Deposited:	15 Nov 2023 11:08
Last Modified:	15 Nov 2023 11:15
DOI or ID number:	10.1080/03004279.2023.2280720
URI:	https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/21865

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