Lance G. Bryant, Jim L. Stillwell, Brandi Nichols Abstract Understanding future teachers’ (FT) perceptions of their practicum experiences could prove insightful for physical education teacher education (PETE) programs. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine FTs’ perceptions of… Read More ›
Movement/Play/Health/Outdoor
The Belief in Outdoor Play and Learning
Cato Tandberg, Karen Marie Eid Kaarby Abstract Norwegian kindergartens traditionally use outdoor environments for play and learning also for the youngest children regardless of the season. This research examines the assumptions and priorities underlying teachers’ work with movement and sensory… Read More ›
ITERS-R as a tool for improving quality in Norwegian ECEC settings: A critical reflection
Karen Marie Eid Kaarby, Cato Tandberg Abstract This study shows and discusses how the use of Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale–Revised (ITERS-R) can contribute to the development of pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) in physical active play and science for early childhood… Read More ›
Children’s use of playgrounds. Limiting children’s agency by parental choices
Miriam K. Damrow Abstract Children and their families often use free and public playgrounds as a means and a tool for outdoor play, social interaction and a safe place and space for experiences. The mostly and widely shared assumption that… Read More ›
Involving students in teachers` research – a way to improve the quality in higher education?
Heid Osnes, Hilde Nancy Skaug Abstract This article presents an example of research – teaching nexus with undergraduate students,in order to raise the quality in higher education. The students’ evaluation of participating in research integrated with regular teaching provides helpful feedback to… Read More ›
Exploring how preschool teachers can secure the evolution of day care institution’s culture for applying Risky Play and development for chlidren’s personal-, motor- and social skills
Anne Bahrenscheer, Mathilde Sederberg Abstract Risky play is defined as, ‘An exciting and challenging game that involves uncertainty and the risk of physical injury.’ These are activities where children balance on the verge of losing control. The play is… Read More ›
Children’s favorite places on the kindergarten playground – according to the staff
Anikke Hagen, Hilde Nancy Skaug, Kari Synnes Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate Norwegian early childhood teachers’ perceptions about where on the kindergarten’s outdoor playground the children prefer to play, and what characterizes these places. A questionnaire… Read More ›
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