Evaluating Natureness : Measuring the Quality of Nature-Based Classrooms in Pre-K Through 3rd Grade.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Larimore, Rachel A.

Contributor:

Pikus, Arianna.

Bailie, Patti Ensel.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nature study.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (258 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Evaluating Natureness

Place of Publication:

Newburyport : Gryphon House, Incorporated, 2023.

Summary:

Evaluating Natureness Measuring the Quality of Nature-Based Classrooms in Pre-K through 3rd Grade Patti Ensel Bailie, PhD, Rachel A. Larimore, PhD, Arianna E. Pikus, MS Nature-based early childhood education is a rapidly growing trend! Although many schools and programs have incorporated nature-based learning, educators can feel at a loss when trying to evaluate quality in this learning approach. But don't worry--Evaluating Natureness: Measuring the Quality of Nature-Based Classrooms in Pre-K through 3rd Grade is here to help! Designed with early education practitioners, researchers, and policy makers in mind, the NAture-Based Education Rating Scales (NABERS) for Pre-K and K-3 let professionals easily collect standardized information to measure the quality of education settings in the areas of: * Program goals and curriculum practices * Staffing * Environment * Community partnerships * Family engagement ​Whether you want to evaluate an existing nature-based program or discover how to shift your program toward a nature focus, this book is for you!.

Contents:

COVER

TITLE PAGE

COPYRIGHT

DEDICATION

TANLE OF CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

INTRODUCTION

USING THE NATURE-BASED EDUCATION RATING SCALES

SECTION I: PROGRAM GOALS AND CURRICULUM PRACTICES

Category A: Program Goals

Pre-K Category B: Program Practices

K- Category B: Program Practices

Pre-K Category C: Curriculum

K- Category C: Curriculum

SECTION II: STAFFING

Category A: Administrators' Role

Category B: Teacher's Role

Pre-K Category C: Sta Qualications

K- Category C: Teacher Qualications

Category D: Professional Development

SECTION III: ENVIRONMENT

Category A: Indoor Classroom (Inside)

Category B: Natural Play Area (Outside)

Category C: Natural Ecosystems (Beyond)

SECTION IV: COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND RESOURCES

Category A: Nature Educator

Category B: Artifacts/Resources-On-Site

Category C: Special Programs-Field Trips

SECTION V: FAMILY ENGAGEMENT

Category A: Family Communication and Education

Category B: Family Nature Experiences

Category C: Family Involvement

NATURE-BASED EDUCATION RATING SCALE (NABERS) FOR PRE-K EDUCATION: COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

NATURE-BASED EDUCATION RATING SCALE (NABERS) FOR K-3 EDUCATION: COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A: ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY FEATURING STORIES WITH DIVERSE CHILDREN IN OUTDOOR SPACES

APPENDIX B: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS RELATED TO NATURE-BASED EDUCATION

APPENDIX C: RECOMMENDED QUESTIONS TO ASK DURING TEACHER/ ADMINISTRATOR INTERVIEWS

REFERENCES AND RECOMMENDED READINGS

INDEX.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9780876599495

0876599498

OCLC:

1356573100