Date of Award
2000
Document Type
Non Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Education
Department
Education
Capstone Instructor
Fred Bartling
Second Reader
Barbara Schoenbeck
Keywords
early childhood education, environmental education, natural science, outdoor experiences, curriculum
Abstract
The importance of environmental education to the healthy development of young children was discussed. A literature review of the current theories of brain development and the psychology of learning was developed to support the needs for children to actively learn more about the natural world and the relationship they have with it. The rationale for use of environmental education in early childhood programs was explained as well. Improvement of the situation was recommended through adding more natural science activities and increased outdoor experiences to early childhood programs. More specific recommendations in the form of a curriculum about birds was included.
Recommended Citation
Hartman, K. (2000). Improving Young Children's Appreciation of the Environment Through the Use of a Year Round Curriculum About Birds (Thesis, Concordia University, St. Paul). Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.csp.edu/legacy-capstones_maed/54Restricted
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