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There has been a growing academic interest in the role of outdoor spaces for play in a child's development. The SAGE Handbook of Outdoor Play and Learning represents a coordinated and comprehensive volume of international research on this subject edited by members of the well-established European Early Childhood Education Research Association Outdoor Play and Learning SIG (OPAL). Chapters written by authors from Europe, North and South America, Australasia, and Asia Pacific countries are organised into six sections: Theoretical Frameworks and Conceptual Approaches for Understanding Outdoor Play & Learning Critical Reflections on Policy and Regulation in Outdoor Play & Learning Children's Engagement with Nature, Sustainability and Children's Geographies Diverse Contexts and Inclusion in Children's Outdoor Play Environments Methodologies for Researching Outdoor Play and Learning Links Between Research and Practice
How to Revitalize American Playgrounds
How to Revitalize American Playgrounds
For more than two decades, psychologists, designers and journalists have discussed the condition of American playgrounds (Jambor, 1995; Rosin, 2014; Scott, 2000). In many cities in the United States, playgrounds typically consist of a large piece of manufactured equipment, flat poured in place rubber surfacing and high metal fencing separating the playground from the surrounding area. This chapter, which comprises my views as an architectural historian interested in improving playground design, examines the recent evidence for why Americans continue to replicate what I perceive to be very dull play spaces. The chapter also questions whether or not these actions are justified and ...
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