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A case study exploring the 'real world' process of 'naturalizing' school playgrounds
N J Harper1, C Lim2, H Alqallaf2
1School of Child & Youth Care, University of Victoria , Victoria, Canada.
International Journal of Environmental Health Research
|August 31, 2019
Summary
Naturalizing schoolyards requires dedicated effort and support. Key rationales include enhancing outdoor play, mental health, and learning, but successful implementation needs champions and resources.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Education
- School Health Promotion
- Qualitative Research Methods
Background:
- Focuses on the lived experiences of educators in schools undergoing schoolyard naturalization.
- Examines elementary and middle school settings to understand the process of transforming outdoor spaces.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore teachers' and administrators' experiences with schoolyard naturalization.
- To identify facilitators, barriers, and critical steps in implementing naturalized schoolyards.
Main Methods:
- Employs a qualitative case study design.
- Utilizes focus groups and interviews to gather in-depth participant perspectives.
- Investigates factors, planning, processes, challenges, successes, and lessons learned.
Main Results:
- Identified six key rationales: outdoor play reintegration, mental health, inclusion, nature-based learning, alignment with values, and perceived need.
- Facilitators included champions, multi-level support, phased implementation, resources, and perseverance.
- Significant challenges and practical implementation steps were also documented.
Conclusions:
- Schoolyard naturalization demands a supportive context, substantial time, and effort.
- Implementation processes and challenges align with those found in other school-based health promotion initiatives.
- Effective naturalization requires strategic planning and sustained commitment from school communities.
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