著者
塩原 孝茂 土井 進
出版者
信州大学
雑誌
教育実践研究 : 信州大学教育学部附属教育実践総合センター紀要 (ISSN:13458868)
巻号頁・発行日
vol.3, pp.21-30, 2002-07-31

In this thesis, we discussed the significance of nature's classroom in school education from three aspects: "the original experience (as it relates to the five senses) ," "the fundamental scientific view point," and "the basis for becoming independent." We showed, based on these three aspects, that Life Environment Study should be effectively used in the early years of elementary school education. Based on the significance of nature's classroom, we suggested that one way to improve Life Environment Study is for students to observe wild birds and to care for animals that they are familiar with. At the same time, we also emphasized the importance of teacher's role in this activity.