ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING WITH NATURE IN PRESCHOOL

Authors

  • Syaida Farizah Saleh Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA
  • Nurul Syala Abdul Latip Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment UNIVERSITI SAINS ISLAM MALAYSIA
  • Asiah Abdul Rahim Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21837/pm.v16i7.499

Keywords:

learning with nature, indoor learning, outdoor learning, nature awareness

Abstract

Learning with nature is a form of psychological therapy for all, including children with disability. Beyond the psychological aspect, access to outdoor green space can also improve social, environmental, developmental, emotional and behavioural, and even medical outcomes. In Malaysia, studies of learning with nature remain scarce due to the Malaysian education system’s focus on indoor learning rather than outdoor learning. This research aimed at determining perceptions towards the application of learning with nature among preschool educators. Qualitative methods were used for data collection, consisting of structured interview and field observation. Four preschools were selected as sample. Results show that learning with nature contributes to the positive development of the children. The approaches used to instil nature awareness include conducive landscape, environmental activities, outdoor class activities, outdoor free play, formal education and recreational programme outside a preschool. These involved both outdoor and indoor spaces and facilities.

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Published

2018-11-05

How to Cite

Saleh, S. F., Abdul Latip, N. S., & Abdul Rahim, A. (2018). ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING WITH NATURE IN PRESCHOOL. PLANNING MALAYSIA, 16(7). https://doi.org/10.21837/pm.v16i7.499

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Vol. 16 (2018): PLANNING MALAYSIA JOURNAL : Volume 16, Issue 3, 2018

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