Berrikuntza Haur Hezkuntzako kanpo espazioan: diseinuaren kalitatea eta haurraren jolasa

Abstract

The aim of this study was to conduct and validate an innovative action in an outdoor area of a preschool center. The quality of several aspects was assessed before and after carrying out the innovative action, using for that purpose the Preschool Outdoor Environment Measurement Scale. The aspects assessed were the quality of the interactions, the adequacy of the setting for playing and learning purposes, the quality of the program and the role of the teacher in charge of the space. We observed the behavior of a teacher and 26 four-year-old children in the outdoor space, in order to determine what and how they played, and what they played with. The results revealed that, following the innovative action, the quality of the outdoor space improved as regards the quality of the interactions, the adequacy of the setting for playing and learning purposes, and the quality of the program. No differences were observed in relation to the role of the teacher. As for the play activity itself, an increase in the diversity of the games played was observed following the innovative action.