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Critical Issues in Forest Schools

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July 2019 | 216 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd

Forest School continues to grow and develop, both in the UK and internationally. Literature and research in the field tend to document this growth, while this book takes a novel approach to the Forest school conversation, taking a critical look at the various tensions and difficulties that surround Forest School practice.

The editors, together with chapter authors drawn from the fields of academia and practice, form an experienced voice, encouraging the reader to reflect upon, question and explore complex areas of Forest School practice.

 
Part I: Mapping the Territory
Mel McCree
Chapter 1: When Forest School isn't Forest School
Helen Davenport
Chapter 2: Challenge and compromise at Forest School
Mark Sackville-Ford
Chapter 3: What does 'long-term' mean at Forest School?
Mark Sackville-Ford
Chapter 4: Forest School and progressive forms of education
 
Part II: Navigating the ethos
Mark Sackville-Ford
Chapter 5: Rethinking praise and competition at Forest School
Mark Sackville-Ford
Chapter 6: Reflecting on multiple intelligences and learning styles
Mark Sackville-Ford
Chapter 7: Behaviours that challenge at Forest School
Helen Davenport
Chapter 8: A voice in the Forest
Elizabeth Irvin
Chapter 9: A School Perspective of Forest School
 
Part III: Furthering Practice
Leanne Connelly
Chapter 10: Transitions at Forest School
Mark Sackville-Ford
Chapter 11: Identities and genders at Forest School
Kelly Francis Horrocks
Chapter 12: The Impact of Fire at Forest School
Lily Horseman
Chapter 13: How safe is Forest School?
Lily Horseman & Mark Sackville-Ford
Chapter 14: Aspects of training: a conversation

Comprehensive overview of key issues relating to forest school which encourages students to critically question practice and related issues.

Mrs Jessica Baines-Holmes
School of Education, Brighton University
November 27, 2019

This book extends the opportunity to reflect and question Forest school practice with all its complexities and therefore inform and educate future participants

Mrs CHRISTINA ABU-HELIL
Education, South Essex College - Southend
January 24, 2020

This text provides an up to date overview of what is happening in Forest School and how the varied implementation in settings is generating interesting dialogue.

Ms Clare Harris
Department of Education, Gloucestershire University
September 18, 2019

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