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Understanding the Danish Forest School Approach is a much needed source of information for those wishing to extend and consolidate their understanding of the Forest School Approach in Denmark and how it is used in the teaching and learning of young children. It will enable the reader to analyse the essential elements of the this Approach to early childhood and its relationship to quality early years practice.
Exploring all areas of the curriculum including the social and political background to using nature pedagogy, the learning environment, how to manage risk and comparisons with other Scandinavian Approaches this book: describes the key principles of the Forest School approach to early childhood supported with examples and case studies; provides students and practitioners with the relevant information about a key pedagogical influence on high quality early years practice in the United Kingdom; highlights the key ideas that practitioners should consider when reviewing and reflecting on their own practice; can be used as the basis for continuing professional development and action research Written to support the work of all those in the field of early years education and childcare, this is a vital text for students, early years and childcare practitioners, teachers, early years professionals, children's centre professionals, lecturers, advisory teachers, head teachers and setting managers.
List of contents
Introduction 1. Theories Supporting Practice 2. The Danish Pedagogue 3. The Learning Environment 4. Managing Risk and Challenge 5. Research Supporting Practice 6. Other Scandinavian Approaches
About the author
Jane Williams-Siegfredson is a Consultant and Trainer for Inside-Out Nature in Denmark.
