Children, ICT and the Everyday Nature of Social Exclusion

Stavreva Veselinovska, Snezana (2011) Children, ICT and the Everyday Nature of Social Exclusion. In: Lifelong Learning, 2011, Saint-Petersburg.

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Abstract

For most of human existence, children spent a great
deal of their childhood’s outdoors, connecting with nature on a regular basis
as they explored fields, farms or wild areas close to their homes. During the
last part of the twentieth century, children’s environments became increasingly
urbanized at a rapid rate. Gradually, children’s access to the natural
world has been shrinking, with alarming results. Researchers have found
that a number of societal factors have resulted in a profound change in the
way today’s children experience the natural world. The lives of children
have radically changed over the course of the past century. No longer is
free time spent outdoors inventing games with neighborhood friends or exploring
the pockets of nature that existed in backyards or empty lots. A
growing body of research has demonstrated that the natural world holds
numerous benefits for both children and adults, alike. While it is still mysterious
just how the mind, body and spirit gain from exposure to and experiences
with nature, empirical evidence forces us to reexamine and rethink
the lives of today’s children.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Subjects:	Natural sciences > Computer and information sciences Social Sciences > Educational sciences
Divisions:	Faculty of Educational Science
Depositing User:	Snezana Stavrova Veselinova
Date Deposited:	08 Nov 2012 11:24
Last Modified:	19 Nov 2012 10:55
URI:	https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/id/eprint/648

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