International Perspectives on Forest School
Natural Spaces to Play and Learn
- Sara Knight - Teacher and Forest School Leader
Written by a range of international authors, the text includes perspectives from:
- Sweden
- Portugal
- Brazil
- Germany
- Slovenia
- South Africa
- Australia
- USA and Canada
- India
It considers the impact that global influences have on early learning, and reflects on how the Forest School approach is used in the UK.
With case studies, annotated further reading and points for practice this is a key text for all those studying Early Childhood Studies, Early Years and Primary Education.
Sara Knight is Principal Lecturer at Anglia Ruskin University. She is a trained Forest School practitioner and author of Forest Schools For All, Risk and Adventure in Early Years Outdoor Play and Forest School and Outdoor Learning (all published by SAGE).
Excellent book which helps the student understand play in relation to Forest School. An interesting read.
A useful source for students who wish to broaden their understanding of Forest Schools once key principles have been established through related texts by the same author.
I have been looking forward to reading this as a natural progression to FS and its development in the UK. Many of our students are very engaged by Forest School and international curricula and this book begins to synthesise the two with interesting examples from around the globe. I would have liked to have read more about some of the challenges that different environments bring and how to address these but an interesting book that supports further investigation of the FS approach.
fantastice research from around the world - and chidlrens love of natural play speaces
The perspectives from around the globe were an interesting twist to what is becoming a topical area for discussion - that of forest schools. I was particularly interested the chapter on Portugal, as it was cited that insufficient time was spent outdoors here also, due to weather implications.
I really liked the 'whole international' approach with the inclusion of perspectives from other countries. The case studies are very useful and will provide some material for interesting and thought provoking discussions.
Some interesting, well written and thought provoking chapters written from different international perspectives. Very good for providing insight to teachers and students looking to enhance the educational experience of children.
