University/Organization
School of Education, Hospitality & Continuing Studies (SEHCS)
Widener University
Pennsylvania
Title
HORTICULTURAL ACTIVITIES PRESENTED TO PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN IN AN INCLUSIVE SETTING AND THE INFLUENCES OF THE ACTIVITIES ON PEER INTERACTION AND TASK ENGAGEMENT
Synopsis
This study will investigate the possible influences of horticultural activities with two classes of preschool children in a theoretically inclusive setting. As well as considering the influences of using Horticulture activities in a science methods course on students in Higher Education as part of a Teacher Preparation program and their perceptions of teaching science in PreK-4.