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ERIC Number: EJ1432067
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 10
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ISSN: ISSN-1472-9679
EISSN: EISSN-1754-0402
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The Development of the Czech Concept of Education in Nature: A Tribute to Jan Neuman
A. J. Martin; I. Turcová; T. Brtník; J. Neuman
Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, v24 n3 p509-518 2024
In the Czech Republic there has been a growing interest in education in nature ["výchova v prírode"] in connection with accreditation as a field of study. Outdoor experiential educator Jan Neuman, who died in April 2021, was instrumental in the development and formalisation of Czech education in nature programmes over the past 50 years. The aim of this review is to highlight the culturally unique, holistic and multi-disciplinary approaches of the concept of education in nature within the Czech environment, comparing this term with outdoor education internationally. Such cross-referencing of different cultural and indigenous variants aims to enhance outdoor physical activity opportunities in natural environments. We define education in nature in the Czech Republic and highlight the historical development of education in nature, with a focus on "turistika" activities, summer camps ["tábory"], and holistic dramaturgy approaches that elaborate on the cultural heritage and unique Czech approach to education in nature.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Czech Republic
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