숲 유아교육기관의 자연적 공간에서의 놀이활동 탐색 = An exploration of play activities in natural outdoor space

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

This study investigates how the play activities of children in a forest school are implemented in a natural outdoor space, which is largely undeveloped and not necessarily predetermined as a space for children`s play. Children, their parents, and teachers were interviewed formally and informally. Children`s play activities in the natural outdoor space were observed by two observers once or twice a week for 7 months. Monthly and weekly plans, and photos and video clips were obtained from the observers and the website of the school. All data were analyzed by the two researchers according to grounded theory and methods. The results showed that the outdoor space used for play by children of this school was unstructured natural space. Children were making their own playful play, enjoying exploration and discoveries in this natural space. The curriculum was implemented flexibly according to the weather, seasons, and children`s wish, and children were given the rights for choice on the activities. This flexible and natural space was a site for pursuing independence and confidence, physical fitness and happiness. However, there was tension between desire for free play in natural outdoor space and pressure for academic activities due to the academic climate of Korean society.

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