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The nature play movement has grown significantly in the last decade. Originating as Danish Nature Kindergartens, and translated as standardised commodified British ‘Forest Schools’ programs. In Australia, programs are more place-responsive, reflecting Danish programs. There is limited research on Australian programs, particularly unregulated private-for-profit programs lacking mandated philosophies, pedagogies or qualifications. Qualitative multiple case study methodology was employed, with eight facilitators to examine their philosophies and pedagogies. Data generated from focus groups, observations, and interviews, was thematically and narratively analysed. Nine shared philosophical themes, and three distinct pedagogical typologies were identified across facilitators. Regardless of pedagogical typology, all facilitators were place-responsive, reflecting existing regulated program research, and indicating unregulated Australian programs are not yet commodified.
Issued: 2025-09-25
Spatial Coverage And Location
text: Logan, Queensland, Australia
text: Lismore, New South Wales, Australia
text: Arana Hills, Queensland, Austrlia
text: Mount Tamborine, Queensland, Australia
text: Molendinar, Queensland, Australia
text: Brunswick Heads, New South Wales, Australia
text: Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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