Naturen som pedagogisk resurs
Fritidspedagogers syn på utemiljön
NatureOutdoor environmentOutdoor educationRecreational LeadersFritidspedagogerNaturUtemiljöUtomhuspedagogik
The purpose with my project is to evaluate how Recreational Leaders use the outdoor environment, how much they use it and why. My method was to assemble the surveys which were answered nationally by Recreational Leaders. During my project I have investigated Recreational Leaders view on the outdoor environment by reviewing a survey. Those who answered the survey find that the desire to use the outdoor environment exists; they think that the benefits of moving the teaching process outside are plenty. The children receive fresh air, they get to practise manual ability and gross motor functions, stay healthy and are able to use their imagination and creativity. Economy, time, large children's groups and small premises are some of the reasons that prevent the Recreational Leaders to use the outdoor environment. They also think that the subject has a low priority when it comes to other pedagogues. The background fact which I have processed has presented both advantages and disadvantages with using the outdoor environment.