International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE)
Vol 13, No 3: June 2024

Early childhood education pre-service teachers’ perception of outdoor learning

Khairul Firdaus Ne'matullah (Universiti Selangor)
Rita Wong Mee Mee (Universiti Selangor)
Nabilah Abd Talib (Universiti Selangor)
Lim Seong Pek (Universiti Selangor)
Saturia Amiruddin (Universiti Malaysia Sabah)
Md Rosli Ismail (Open University Malaysia)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jun 2024

Abstract

Outdoor learning encompasses a wide range of educational activities, from local natural play areas to formal school curriculum classes. Despite growing evidence of its benefits, outdoor learning is still underutilized in Malaysia’s early childhood education system. Hence, this study aims to investigate preservice teachers’ perceptions of the impact of outdoor learning on children’s well-being since future teachers’ perception is the most important indicator in predicting their intention to use it in the future. A quantitative approach was used, and the questionnaire was distributed to 63 pre-service teachers studying at Universiti Selangor, Malaysia. Based on the findings, the majority of respondents agree that outdoor learning benefits children’s well-being, especially their social and psychosocial well-being. Thus, this study provides insight into the significance of outdoor learning on children’s learning experiences and that it should be utilized more frequently in the classroom.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJERE

Publisher

Subject

Education

Description

The International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) is an interdisciplinary publication of original research and writing on education which publishes papers to international audiences of educational researchers. The IJERE aims to provide a forum for scholarly understanding of ...