ERIC Number: EJ1441964
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024-Nov
Pages: 29
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ISSN: ISSN-0042-0859
EISSN: EISSN-1552-8340
Preschool Educators' Opinions and Practices on School Gardening
Umay Hazar Deniz; Nilgün Cevher Kalburan
Urban Education, v59 n9 p2709-2737 2024
This qualitative study examines definitions of school gardening used by preschool educators and examines their views on the value of school gardening in their curriculum. The participants consisted of school principals and teachers working in two different types of preschools as traditional and nature-based. Data were obtained through semi-structured interviews and content analysis technique was used. Findings showed that the educators routinely implemented school gardening, both outdoors and in greenhouse. School gardening was integrated with other curriculum activities. Its positive effects on children's development were expressed with emphasizing the need for additional space, time, financial support, and collaboration with experts.
Descriptors: Preschool Teachers, Urban Schools, Foreign Countries, Gardening, Preschools, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Background, Principals, Administrator Attitudes, Curriculum Implementation, Outdoor Education, Horticulture, Sustainability, Educational Benefits, Barriers, Females, Preschool Curriculum
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Turkey
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