Term
Spring 2019
Capstone
Capstone Project
Degree Name
MAED: NSEE
Facilitator(s)
Patty Born Selly, Trish Harvey
Content Expert
Anna Dutke
Abstract
This project seeks to answer the question of how early childhood educators can help their young students build connections with nature. The literature review for this study focused on educators’ knowledge of child development as it relates to environmental education and outdoor play; curriculum planning, implementing and assessment using Minnesota state standards and developmentally appropriate practices; availability and accessibility of natural play spaces; and environmental literacy of educators. The project is divided into two parts consisting of three interactive slideshow presentations for professional development and three sets of educational support materials. This capstone is relevant for administrators and early childhood educators in their work to help build connections between young children and nature.
Project Type
Professional Development
Keywords
Curriculum, Early Childhood, Environmental Studies, Staff Development
Recommended Citation
Schiffman, Suzanne, "Reconnecting Young Children With Nature For Healthy Growth And Development" (2019). School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects. 275.
https://digitalcommons.hamline.edu/hse_cp/275
Type
text
Publisher
Hamline University
Format
application/pdf
Source
School of Education Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations at Hamline University