儿童自然体验及其相关问题——从英国儿童的“50件事”说开去

Children’s Nature Experience and Its Relevant Issues:Reflections on British Children’s“50 Things”and Beyond

英国国民信托组织于2012年启动的“113/4岁前要做的50件事”活动,旨在应对儿童自然缺失问题,推动儿童自然体验的普及。儿童自然体验的推广受到诸多因素的限制,如电子娱乐设备的诱惑、成人对户外安全问题的过分担忧等。自然体验对儿童的主要益处显著,能够增进儿童健康和福祉、加深儿童与自然的联结、培育儿童生态环保意识、提升儿童学习效益。因此,探讨儿童自然体验及其相关问题,对于促进儿童健康成长和全面发展以及推进我国儿童教育和自然教育事业的发展,具有深远的现实意义。

The campaign entitled“50 Things to Do Before You’re 113/4”,launched by The National Trust in 2012,aims to address the issue of natural deficiencies in children and promote the popularization of children’s natural experiences.The promotion of children’s natural experiences is limited by many factors,such as the temptation of electronic entertainment devices and the excessive concern of adults about outdoor safety issues.The main benefits of natural experience for children are significant,which can enhance their health and well being,deepen their connection with nature,cultivate their awareness of ecological and environmental protection,and improve their learning efficiency.Therefore,exploring children’s natural experiences and related issues has profound practical significance for promoting children’s healthy growth and comprehensive development,as well as advancing the development of children’s education and natural education in China.