NAVIGATING THE BENEFITS, RISKS, AND CHALLENGES IN NATURE-BASED EC

Catalog description

This is course three out of four in a series which must be taken in sequence to earn a certificate or credential, or can be taken individually. There are enormous benefits to nature-based play and learning ¿ for children, teachers, administrators and families. With these benefits, as with all things, come risks and challenges. As the adults in children¿s lives, it is up to us to seek and understand the benefits and to mitigate and manage the risks and challenges. This course looks at the benefits of nature-based early childhood programming and how nature-based environments support children¿s learning and development.