risky play

“Now I know I need to be very patient and open-minded to understand others”: Intercultural learning during an intensive study programme – by Karen Hudson and Carl Luke

KeywordsIntensive study programmes, intercultural competencies, cultural disequilibrium AbstractThis article reflects on aspects of the intercultural learning of a group of forty-one students, from seven European countries, engaged in an Intensive Study Programme as part of the Erasmus+ Strategic Partnership for… Read More ›

Pedagogic and didactic practice in relation to kindergarten environment. Results from the ODIN study – by Sederberg, Bahrenschee, Friis Rohde, Nielsen and Specht

KeywordsMovement activities, outdoor learning, risky play, fantasy, immersion, kindergarten AbstractThe objective of this qualitative study was to investigate the pedagogic and didactic practise of outdoor kindergarten environment as compared to conventional kindergarten environment in rotation kindergartens. Qualitative data were collected… 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 ›