3rd Edition
Outdoor Learning in the Early Years Management and Innovation
Acknowledgements Introduction Part 1: Putting Outside into Perspective 1. The Benefits of Outdoor Learning 2. The Environment for Teaching and Learning 3. Historical and International Context Part 2: Making it Work 4. Guiding Principles for Outdoor Teaching and Learning 5. Learning Experiences/Bays 6. Children Using the Outdoor Environment 7. The Role of the Adult Part 3: Making Changes 8. Developing Outdoor Provision Epilogue Part 4: Further Information Contacts and Resources Bibliography Index
Biography
Helen Bilton is the Director of the PGCE Primary and Early Years Programme at the University of Reading where she lectures in Early Years Education.
Praise for previous edition:
'Helen Bilton's much needed and excellent book has filled a gap in the literature about outdoor play. I would recommend it as essential reading for all who work with children in the early years or make decisions about the appropriateness of settings.' – Early Education
'Helen Bilton's enthusiasm for her subject is evident throughout this book and it is obvious that not only is she a source of inspiration for present and future practitioners in this field, but much of her book is based on solid practical experience.' – E-scape
'This book is "a must read book" for any practitioners in early years education.' –Customer Review on Amazon
'This third edition of Outdoor Learning in the Early Years reaffirms the fundamental tenets that outdoor learning needs to be well-organised and managed in line with what we know about the best practices of teaching and learning; but it also extends our understanding of what best practice actually consists of ... [This book] provides such a wealth of ideas that no-one could resist going outside and examining the children’s outdoor area with a critical eye! I recommend this book to all engaged in working and living with young children – parents, carers and teachers.' – Gifted Education International
