The Coombes approach : learning through an experiential and outdoor curriculum /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Rowe, Susan.
Imprint:	London ; New York : Continuum, c2012.
Description:	xi, 215 p. : ill., map ; 26 cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	Coombes County Infant and Nursery School. Coombes County Infant and Nursery School. Experiential learning. Outdoor education. Holistic education. Early childhood education -- England -- Case studies. Early childhood education. Experiential learning. Holistic education. Outdoor education. England. Case studies.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8935505

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Other authors / contributors:	Humphries, Susan.
ISBN:	9780826440440 (pbk.) 0826440444 (pbk.) 9781855397439 (hbk.) 1855397439 (hbk.) 9781855397590 1855397595
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:	"Explores the principles and implications of the Coombes School's innovative 'outdoor classroom' approach to all aspects of nursery and infant schooling"--

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction and Ethos
2. Leadership Styles and Organisation
3. The Outdoor Classroom: The Soft Landscape
4. The Outdoor Classroom: The Hard Landscape
5. Spiritual Development
6. Science
7. Curriculum: Planning and Organisation, Mathematics, Literacy and the Language Arts, Information and Communications Technology
8. Curriculum Continued: History, Geography, Music, Drama, Dance, Physical Education, French, Design Technology, Art and Craft
9. School Traditions
10. In Conclusion
References
Index

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