丛林学校:发展历史、理论架构及现实启示

Development of the Forest Schools:A Historical and Conceptual Synthesis

丛林学校的文化源头是北欧注重野外生活的传统,以及近现代许多教育家的重要思想资源。文章考察了丛林学校的社会文化、思想背景和发展现状,初步归纳了丛林学校的教育目标、课程架构、教学改革策略、教育环境设计和管理模式,总结了丛林学校教育变革的主要发现,并在此基础上揭示了丛林学校对我国教育改革的启示。

The contemporary practice of forest schools, originated in the Scandinavian countries now developed with signifi- cant influence as an international movement of alternative education. The forest school （FS） movement had rich historical and theoretical underpinnings which deserves depth exploration and reflective contemplation to inform educational reforms in the post - industrial world. This article presents an overview of the historical background and the current international pro- files of FS, as well as the characterization of its conceptual framework, and the reform in systemic change practices. Upda- ting research findings and major themes are summarized with conclusions and suggestions for future action.