We live in an increasingly diverse society and it is important that we look at the individual child and adapt practice allowing all to achieve their full potential. Herbert & Moir (1996, pg. 56) informs us that, “it is the right of all children to be given the opportunity to grow, to play, to socialise and to learn alongside their friends with their local community.”
Within the forest school environment opportunities are made available for all to be involved in their own way. Reflecting on what has been researched previously in this blog we have seen the holistic nature of learning within this enriching environment and how the individual’s skills and interests are used to inform planning and to develop activities. The freedom offered in the outdoor environment allows exploration and experimentation in ways appropriate to the individual so promoting development, taking into consideration individual learning styles.
The nature of forest school allows all individuals to have ago either approaching an activity on their own or as part of a group. The activities and resources can be adapted to the specific child’s needs such as the provision of visual clues to support communication, the deployment of adults to facilitate extra support where necessary and providing appropriate equipment to support the individual’s physical needs ensuring access to forest school for all.
The learner centred approach promoted in forest school means that all have access to this learning environment irrespective of gender, culture, language, special need, ability or experience. Children and staff are all provided with the opportunity to learn from each other.
Linda
Within the forest school environment opportunities are made available for all to be involved in their own way. Reflecting on what has been researched previously in this blog we have seen the holistic nature of learning within this enriching environment and how the individual’s skills and interests are used to inform planning and to develop activities. The freedom offered in the outdoor environment allows exploration and experimentation in ways appropriate to the individual so promoting development, taking into consideration individual learning styles.
The nature of forest school allows all individuals to have ago either approaching an activity on their own or as part of a group. The activities and resources can be adapted to the specific child’s needs such as the provision of visual clues to support communication, the deployment of adults to facilitate extra support where necessary and providing appropriate equipment to support the individual’s physical needs ensuring access to forest school for all.
The learner centred approach promoted in forest school means that all have access to this learning environment irrespective of gender, culture, language, special need, ability or experience. Children and staff are all provided with the opportunity to learn from each other.
Linda