Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
7-2012
Keywords
Biophilia, Children's perceptions of nature
Abstract
This exploratory study investigates children’s perceptions and experiences of nature during a residential outdoor environmental education program and contributes to an understanding of how nature experiences arouse biophilia, a love of life and all living things.
How can we promote a responsible attitude and caring view of the earth and its inhabitants among young people? Limited research suggests that contact with the natural world, especially during middle childhood, occupies a surprisingly important place in a child’s emotional responsiveness and receptivity.
Sponsorship/Conference/Institution
5th Annual International Conference of the Ecosystems Services Partnership (ESP), Conference 2012: Ecosystem Services Come of Age: Linking Science, Policy, and Participation for Sustainable Human Well-being
Location
Portland, Oregon
Recommended Citation
Burgess, Donald J. and Mayer-Smith, Jolie, "Listening to Children: Perceptions of Nature and Biophilia at Mountain School" (2012). Secondary Education. 7.
https://cedar.wwu.edu/secondaryed_facpubs/7
Subjects - Topical (LCSH)
Nature study; Children and the environment--Study and teaching
Genre/Form
posters
Type
Text
Language
English
Format
application/pdf
