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Direct linkChristopher Speldewinde – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2025
The forest school approach to nature learning has gathered momentum in the UK and across parts of Europe including Scandinavia for well over 50 years. In other contexts that include Canada, China, New Zealand and Australia, nature-based early childhood education and care settings, influenced by European forest school approaches, are in a rapid…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Preschool Children, Preschool Curriculum, Preschool Education
Peer reviewedRennie, Leonie J.; McClafferty, Terence P. – Studies in Science Education, 1996
Focuses on the interactive science center and its history over the last four decades. Traces the original idea to Francis Bacon. Recommends the use of cross-site studies to develop a model of learning in this setting. Contains 141 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Educational History, Elementary Secondary Education, Exhibits
Endersbee, J. B. – South Australian Science Teachers Journal, 1973
Descriptors: Camping, Elementary School Science, Field Studies, Grade 7
Peer reviewedMoore, Elizabeth – Investigating, 2001
Outlines strategies used to involve the teaching community in a program of native wildlife recovery. Through involvement, teachers and students learn how to contribute to protecting threatened species and maintaining biodiversity. (DDR)
Descriptors: Biodiversity, Elementary Secondary Education, Endangered Species, Environmental Education
Peer reviewedHough, Michael, Ed. – Australian Science Teachers Journal, 1977
Reviews various activities, interests, procedures, innovations, and courses in science education being conducted in the different Australian states. (SL)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Educational Innovation, Educational Programs, Instruction
Peer reviewedThiel, David V. – Physics Education, 1990
Describes a secondary school visitation program by scientists in Australia. The program was designed to increase students' motivation related to science, especially physics. Discusses the effects of the program. (YP)
Descriptors: College Faculty, College School Cooperation, Foreign Countries, Physics
Peer reviewedGriffin, Janette – International Journal of Science Education, 1998
Investigates how museum visits can be used to meet the goals of practical work. Introduces a framework to facilitate student learning in museums. Contains 31 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Hands on Science, Higher Education
