Jane Waters
University of Wales, Trinity Saint David
21 Papers
144 Citations
Jane Waters is an academic researcher from University of Wales, Trinity Saint David. The author has contributed to research in topics: Outdoor education & Early childhood education. The author has an hindex of 10, co-authored 21 publications. Previous affiliations of Jane Waters include Swansea University & Swansea Metropolitan University.
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Papers
Learning in the outdoor environment: a missed opportunity?
Trisha Maynard,Jane Waters +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, the authors discuss the findings of a research project that aimed to document the current use of the outdoors by a group of early years teachers working in South Wales, and suggest that the teachers missed many of the opportunities afforded by the outdoor environment to enhance children's learning.
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The outdoor environment as a site for children's participation, meaning-making and democratic learning: examples from Norwegian kindergartens
TL;DR: In this article, the authors explore socio-cultural theories of learning and some of the processes by which children learn democratic values in Norwegian policy and practice emphasises children's right to participation and involvement in decision-making and discuss the importance of adults' attitudes, knowledge and ability to relate to and understand children's perspectives.
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Child-initiated learning, the outdoor environment and the ‘underachieving’ child
TL;DR: The Foundation Phase for Wales advocates an experiential, play-based approach to learning for children aged three to seven years that includes child-initiated activity within the outdoor environment as mentioned in this paper.
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Supporting the development of risk-taking behaviours in the early years: an exploratory study
Jane Waters,Sharon Begley +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, the authors report the findings of an exploratory study that documented the risk-taking behaviours displayed by four-year-old children in the natural environment of a forest school and within their school outdoor play space.
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The professional development of early years educators – achieving systematic, sustainable and transformative change
Jane Waters,Jane Payler +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, the authors highlight the state of play in professional learning and development (PLD) in the early years sector, and propose a special issue on PLD in early years.
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