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Nature-Based Early Childhood Education : How Emergent Curriculum and Nature Play Support Learning
Bring to life the power of nature-based pedagogy and emergent curriculum to enhance learning for children.This book will clarify how to implement seasonal, nature-based, emergent curriculum with practical strategies for indoor and outdoor settings.Emergent curriculum is an approach that engages with children’s interests to plan curriculum, in contrast to teachers planning the curriculum around a theme without input from children. Emergent curriculum is a central feature of NBECE, yet it is widely misunderstood in the context of outdoor learning.Readers will discover how emergent curriculum underpins NBECE pedagogy in lockstep with developmentally appropriate practices.This book provides a definition of nature-based early childhood education (NBECE) as it is applied in American early childhood settings.Each chapter contains topics that form the backbone of a nature pedagogy framework.Learning in nature is certainly not a new concept. It is as old as time and human existence. But in recent years, a renewed interest to unplug and get back to basics has brought this movement to the forefront of early childhood education.Until now, nature-based approaches have been loosely lumped into a bucket of environmental education, outdoor education, or recreation unless a school or program explicitly refers to itself as a forest or nature preschool, forest kindergarten, or something similarly named.This book defines nature-based early childhood education as its own educational philosophy. And while it is already being applied in forest and nature preschools, it is spreading into every imaginable early learning environment.At the opening of each chapter, you will find Guiding Questions as a starting point for reading.There are further Reflection Questions at the conclusion of each chapter to encourage more thought about what you have read.These questions may challenge previously held beliefs or practices as you examine how to apply new knowledge to your unique setting.The Teacher’s Call to Action is a related challenge to help you deepen your understanding of nature pedagogy. Each chapter also includes examples of how NBECE is applied in programs across the United States.Research and best practices from nature-based early childhood education experts provide diverse perspectives for you to consider.An appendix includes workbook-style templates that teachers can pull out for outdoor/classroom use, to advocate with families/communities, communicate with parents, assess/reflect on their program and staff, document authentic learning. The foreword will be written by David Sobel who has spent the last twenty-five years working in the field of child development, place-based education, and parenting with nature.He currently serves as Senior Faculty in the Education Department at Antioch University New England in Keene, NH.His expertise and passion has led to authoring seven previous books and being identified as one of the “gurus and rock stars of environmental education” by Teacher magazine.
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Coding Care : Towards a Technology for Nature
Coding Care: Towards a Technology for Nature brings together contributions from renowned authors and artists who are particularly concerned with nature and our environment.In doing so, they raise the question of how we can use technology to better understand nature and shape coexistence in a sustainable way - especially in regions that are not yet fully technologized.In this sense, coding should be understood as a form of caring, a substitute for what technology can contribute to the future in each specific cultural and regional context.
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Environmental Consciousness, Nature and the Philosophy of Education : Ecologizing Education
This book explores alternative ways of understanding our environmental situation by challenging the Western view of nature as purely a resource for humans. Environmental Consciousness, Nature and the Philosophy of Education asserts that we need to retrieve a thinking that expresses a different relationship with nature: one that celebrates nature's otherness and is attuned to its intrinsic integrity, agency, normativity and worth.Through such receptivity to nature's address we can develop a sense of our own being-in-nature that provides a positive orientation towards the problems we now face.Michael Bonnett argues that this reframing and rethinking of our place in nature has fundamental implications for education as a whole, questioning the idea of human "stewardship" of nature and developing the idea of moral education in a world of alterity and non-rational agents. Drawing on and revising work published by the author over the last 15 years, this book will be essential reading for students and scholars of environmental studies, environmental education, and the philosophy of education.
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Ecologizing Education : Nature-Centered Teaching for Cultural Change
Ecologizing Education explores how we can reenvision education to meet the demands of an unjust and rapidly changing world.Going beyond "green" schooling programs that aim only to shape behavior, Sean Blenkinsop and Estella Kuchta advance a pedagogical approach that seeks to instills eco-conscious and socially just change at the cultural level.Ecologizing education, as this approach is called, involves identifying and working to overcome anti-ecological features of contemporary education.This approach, called ecologizing education, aims to develop a classroom culture in sync with the more-than-human world where diversity and interdependency are intrinsic. Blenkinsop and Kuchta illustrate this educational paradigm shift through the real-world stories of two public elementary schools located in British Columbia.They show that this approach to learning starts with recognizing the environmental and social injustices that pervade our industrialized societies.By documenting how ecologizing education helps children create new relationships with the natural world and move toward mutual healing, Blenkinsop and Kuchta offer a roadmap for what may be the most potent chance we have at meaningful change in the face of myriad climate crises.Timely, practical, and ultimately inspirational, Ecologizing Education is vital reading for any parent, caregiver, environmentalist, or educator looking for wholistic education that places nature and the environment front and center.
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What is motion in nature and technology?
Motion in nature refers to the movement of objects or organisms from one place to another. This can include the movement of animals, the flow of water, or the orbit of planets around the sun. In technology, motion refers to the movement of mechanical parts, such as the rotation of gears in a machine or the movement of a robotic arm. Understanding motion in both nature and technology is important for fields such as physics, engineering, and biology, as it allows us to study and manipulate the movement of objects and organisms.
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What offerings are available in the daycare education sector for technology or nature?
In the daycare education sector, offerings for technology include interactive educational apps, computer-based learning programs, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) activities. For nature-based education, offerings may include outdoor play areas, nature walks, gardening activities, and wildlife observation opportunities. Some daycare centers may also incorporate a combination of technology and nature-based learning to provide a well-rounded educational experience for children.
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What is the purpose of nature and technology?
The purpose of nature is to provide the essential resources and environment for life to thrive. It offers beauty, sustenance, and balance to the world. Technology, on the other hand, serves to enhance human capabilities, improve efficiency, and solve problems. It is designed to make life easier, more convenient, and to advance human knowledge and understanding of the world. Both nature and technology play crucial roles in the development and sustainability of human life.
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Can you ask me questions about nature and technology?
Yes, I can ask you questions about nature and technology. Would you like to discuss the impact of technology on the environment, or perhaps explore how nature-inspired designs are influencing technological advancements? Let me know what specific aspect of nature and technology you are interested in exploring further.
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Beyond Ecophobia : Reclaiming the Heart in Nature Education
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Biomimetics : How Lessons From Nature can Transform Technology
An exploration of the transformative ways in which nature has inspired the technological advancement of humankind. Biomimetics literally means emulating biology - and in a broader sense the term covers technological advances where the original inspiration came from nature.The Earth is a vast laboratory where the mechanisms of natural selection have enabled evolutionary solutions to be developed to a wide range of problems. In this new title in the Hot Science series, science writer Brian Clegg looks at how humans have piggybacked on natural experimentation, redeploying a solution to create things that make our lives easier.He looks at how the hooks on burdock seeds inspired the creation of Velcro, how the stickiness of the feet of geckos and frogs has been used to create gripping surfaces, such as tyre treads, and how even the most basic optical enhancement in the form of spectacles is itself a form of biomimetics.
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Sister Nature : The Education of an Optimistic Beekeeper
The revolution will not take place indoors. Kenyan beekeeper-turned-farmer Jess de Boer embarks upon a decade-long journey to find purpose and potential in the explosive world of regenerative agriculture. From honey hunting in the last remaining pockets of rainforest in southern Ethiopia, to gardening in the depths of Kenya's largest slum, Jess takes you to the arid lands of Northern Kenya where a group of pioneering farmers have begun to connect the people with the dust beneath their feet. This is a journey into restorative action. Confronting the challenges of our stagnant education systems, unsustainable food production techniques and the growing disconnect of our youth, de Boer merges fact and science with hard-won wisdom in this inspiring and accessible tale of proactivity and hope.
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Weather Without Technology : Accurate, Nature Based, Weather Forecasting
For over 50 years David has collected weather lore, studied ancient records and compiled accounts of weather observations.This has enabled him to create his own, detailed, methodology which is recognised as 90% accurate.He has become the foremost authority on nature-based forecasting.Here he shares his knowledge so that you too can become an expert on producing detailed weather forecasts, using the data you can collect yourself.The process and what to look for are fully explained.You can learn how to foretell one growing season ninety days ahead.You can establish what the main features of the weather will be and then have the satisfaction of seeing it happen.
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Where has technology learned from nature in bridge construction?
Technology has learned from nature in bridge construction by studying the structural integrity and efficiency of natural formations such as tree roots and spider webs. For example, the design of the Millau Viaduct in France was inspired by the way tree roots interlock to create stability in soil. Additionally, the use of biomimicry in bridge construction has led to the development of stronger and more flexible materials that can withstand environmental factors such as wind and earthquakes, ultimately leading to more sustainable and resilient bridge designs.
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What do you prefer to focus on: technology or nature?
I prefer to focus on nature. I find peace and tranquility in the natural world, and I enjoy spending time outdoors, exploring and appreciating the beauty of the environment. While technology has its benefits, I believe that connecting with nature is essential for my well-being and helps me feel grounded and rejuvenated.
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Could you please ask some questions about nature and technology?
Of course! Here are some questions about nature and technology: 1. How can technology be used to help protect and preserve the environment? 2. What are some examples of innovative technologies being used in sustainable agriculture? 3. How can advancements in technology help us better understand and address climate change? 4. In what ways can technology be used to promote biodiversity and conservation efforts? 5. How can we ensure that the development and use of technology are in harmony with nature and do not harm ecosystems?
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What is the role of energy in nature and technology?
Energy plays a crucial role in both nature and technology. In nature, energy is essential for all living organisms to grow, reproduce, and maintain their biological functions. It is also responsible for driving natural processes such as photosynthesis, weather patterns, and the water cycle. In technology, energy is used to power machines, generate electricity, and fuel transportation, enabling human activities and advancements. Both in nature and technology, the availability and efficient use of energy are critical for sustaining life and driving progress.
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