eeRESEARCH combines research for environmental education and the movement to connect children and nature. The database includes multiple ways to search for articles, syntheses, and research summaries.
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Early childhood educators' perceptions of play and inquiry on a nature playspace
Schlembach, S., Kochanowski, L., Brown, R.D., & Carr, V. (2018). Early childhood educators’ perceptions of play and inquiry on a nature playspace. Children, Youth and Environments, 28(2), 20. http://dx.doi.org/10.7721/chilyoutenvi.28.2.0082
Inconsistencies in early science education: Can nature help streamline state standards?
Kloos, H., Waltzer, T., Maltbie, C., Brown, R.D., & Carr, V. (2018). Inconsistencies in early science education: Can nature help streamline state standards? Ecopsychology, 10(4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/eco.2018.0042
Listening in: Spontaneous teacher talk on playscapes
Kloos, H, Maltbie, C., Brown, R., & Carr, V. (2018). Listening in: Spontaneous teacher talk on playscapes. Creative Education, 9, 16. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/ce.2018.93030
Assessment of importance and characteristics of biophilic design patterns in a children’s library
Lee, H. C., & Park, S. J. (2018). Assessment of importance and characteristics of biophilic design patterns in a children’s library. Sustainability , 10. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su10040987
Early childhood educators’ perceptions of nurturing spirituality in secular settings
Mata-McMahon, J., Haslip, M. J., & Schein, D. L. (2018). Early childhood educators’ perceptions of nurturing spirituality in secular settings. Early Child Development and Care, 189(14), 19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03004430.2018.1445734
Outdoor learning spaces: The case of forest school
Harris, F. (2017). Outdoor learning spaces: The case of forest school. AREA. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/area.12360
Sandboxes, loose parts, and playground equipment: A descriptive exploration of outdoor play environments
Olsen, H., & Smith, B. (2017). Sandboxes, loose parts, and playground equipment: A descriptive exploration of outdoor play environments. Early Child Development and Care, 187(5-6), 14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03004430.2017.1282928
The healing balm of nature: Understanding and supporting the naturalist intelligence in individuals diagnosed with ASD
Armstrong, T. (2017). The healing balm of nature: Understanding and supporting the naturalist intelligence in individuals diagnosed with ASD. Physics of Life Reviews, 20, 3. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.plrev.2017.01.012
Pre-Service Teachers' Knowledge of Food Systems
Yamashita, Lina, Hayes, Kathryn, & Trexler, Cary J. (2017). How pre-service teachers navigate trade-offs of food systems across time scales: a lens for exploring understandings of sustainability. Environmental Education Research, 23, 365-397.
Science Majors Better Understand Climate Change
Wodika, Alicia, & Schoof, Justin. (2017). Assessing climate change education on a Midwestern college campus. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 16, 262-275.
Effects of park design on visitors' experiences, attitudes, and communications
Typhina, Eli. (2017). Urban park design + love for nature: Interventions for visitor experiences and social networking. Environmental Education Research, 23, 1169-1181.
Climate Change Education at Informal Science Institutions Should Emphasize Action
Stylinski, Cathlyn, Heimlich, Joe, Palmquist, Sasha, Wasserman, Deborah, & Youngs, Renae. (2017). Alignment between informal educator perceptions and audience expectations of climate change education. Applied Environmental Education & Communication, 16, 234-246.