Teachers’ perceptions on the design and use of an outdoor learning environment for sensory and motor stimulation
South African Journal of Childhood Education
| Field | Value | |
| Title | Teachers’ perceptions on the design and use of an outdoor learning environment for sensory and motor stimulation | |
| Creator | Nel, Anca Joubert, Ina Hartell, Cycil | |
| Description | This qualitative study makes recommendations to help teachers understand how an outdoor learning environment could be designed and used to enrich perceptual development through sensory and motor stimulation for the Grade R learner. This was done by establishing design principles that create better teaching and learning environments from the perspective of Grade R educators in the South African context. Three purposively selected case studies (preschools) enabled the collection of data using collection methods such as photos, video clips, interviews and observations. Content analysis was conducted and four themes emerged: contradictory perspectives on outdoor learning environments, outdoor play is valuable, creating the ideal outdoor learning environment and increased deficiency of sensory and motor development among Grade R learners. Findings of the study aid educators and other professionals to create a valuable outdoor learning environment for sensory and motor stimulation of Grade R learners. | |
| Publisher | AOSIS | |
| Date | 2017-07-31 | |
| Identifier | 10.4102/sajce.v7i1.482 | |
| Source | South African Journal of Childhood Education; Vol 7, No 1 (2017); 11 pages 2223-7682 2223-7674 | |
| Language | eng | |
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