Preschool Educators’ Opinions and Practices on School Gardening
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 10856471 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Umay Hazar Deniz (0000-0001-6594-1387, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey), N Cevher-Kalburan (0000-0003-0622-1480, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 59 |
| Issue | 9 |
| Pages | 2709-2737 |
| Publication date | 2024-11-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Urban Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0042-0859 • E-ISSN: 1552-8340 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/00420859221125710 |
| OpenAlex | W4296230920 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 46 |
This qualitative study examines definitions of school gardening used by preschool educators and examines their views on the value of school gardening in their curriculum. The participants consisted of school principals and teachers working in two different types of preschools as traditional and nature-based. Data were obtained through semi-structured interviews and content analysis technique was used. Findings showed that the educators routinely implemented school gardening, both outdoors and in greenhouse. School gardening was integrated with other curriculum activities. Its positive effects on children's development were expressed with emphasizing the need for additional space, time, financial support, and collaboration with experts
Content analysis · Curriculum · Mathematics education · Pedagogy · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Value (mathematics) · Animal and Plant Science Education · Diverse Educational Innovations Studies · Educational Environments and Student Outcomes · Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |