Nature, Spirituality, and Early Childhood Education: Fostering Children’s Awareness and Responsibility...

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Ruth Wills (Liverpool Hope University, UK)

Nature, Spirituality, and Early Childhood Education

Fostering Children’s Awareness and Responsibility through Outdoor Learning

Ruth Wills (Liverpool Hope University, UK)

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Routledge
17 July 2024

Philosophy & theory of education; Schools; Pre-school & kindergarten; Teaching of a specific subject; Educational: Sciences, general science

Series: Routledge Research in Early Childhood Education

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 emphasising 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.

By: Ruth Wills (Liverpool Hope University UK)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 350g
ISBN: 9781032749877
ISBN 10: 1032749873
Series: Routledge Research in Early Childhood Education
Pages: 94
Publication Date: 17 July 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ruth Wills is a Lecturer in Early Childhood in the School of Education, Liverpool Hope University, UK, and a part-time teacher in a Primary School.