Journal article
Young children’s engagement in a sustainable Miyawaki pocket forest creation: Western Australian action research project
Theory into Practice, (8), pp.10-14
2025
Abstract
Combining nature pedagogy and education for sustainable development, this Western Australian action research project brought together children aged 3-6 years with their local community to plant, monitor, observe, care, create, and be part of a pocket forest on their school site. Aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the project allowed for rich engagement in hands-on learning to promote agency and citizen science, while enabling authentic connection to nature. Utilising nature journaling with regular Zentangle™ practice alongside curriculum learning areas and priorities, children were able to express their creativity as part of their learning. This rich, place-based provocation offers an environment in which children’s rights are respected, their lived experiences are drawn upon, and their voices are heard. It is hoped that the deep connection and understanding of their local natural world will inspire future citizen scientists. Los resultados muestran la capacidad infantil para resignificar su trayectoria, comprender la situación sanitaria y las medidas (aunque estas no consideraron la primera infancia), identificando la vulneración de los derechos a la educación y al juego. Los efectos fueron mayores en el quintil 2, pero en ambos contextos se percibe una proyección positiva hacia la primaria. La investigación destaca la relevancia de la perspectiva infantil para ayudar a pensar futuras decisiones en el ámbito educativo en momentos de crisis.
Details
- Title
- Young children’s engagement in a sustainable Miyawaki pocket forest creation: Western Australian action research project
- Authors/Creators
- Amanda WinnettSandra Hesterman - Murdoch University, School of Education
- Publication Details
- Theory into Practice, (8), pp.10-14
- Publisher
- OMEP
- Identifiers
- 991005835760007891
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Education
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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