Outdoor Play - What are the realities in Southern Alberta?
Research Theme
Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities
Status
Completed
Lead Researcher
Cheryl Hatten
Duration of Project
2019
Funders
CARIF
Collaborators/Partners
Dr. Hanako Shimamura
Project Description
This project will gather baseline data, via an on-line survey, from ECE educators in Lethbridge and surrounding area on their current knowledge and practices surrounding outdoor play, their beliefs and perceptions about outdoor play and outdoor risky play, as well as barriers to outdoor play and outdoor risky play. This data will be used to inform a program of research for the ECE program at Lethbridge College as well as to determine in what areas Lethbridge College can provide leadership and support to community partners.