Research Article
The Impact of Learning in Nature for The Well-being of Children with Special Needs
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.19-12-2020.2309148, author={Melati Ismi Hapsari and Lia Mareza}, title={The Impact of Learning in Nature for The Well-being of Children with Special Needs}, proceedings={Proceedings of The 6th Asia-Pacific Education And Science Conference, AECon 2020, 19-20 December 2020, Purwokerto, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={AECON}, year={2021}, month={8}, keywords={special needs early childhood learning in nature children well-being}, doi={10.4108/eai.19-12-2020.2309148} }- Melati Ismi Hapsari
Lia Mareza
Year: 2021
The Impact of Learning in Nature for The Well-being of Children with Special Needs
AECON
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.19-12-2020.2309148
Abstract
The high number of children with special needs in Indonesia requires serious handling from various parties. An accessible approach is needed for children from lower economic backgrounds, as well as for those in areas far from health and educational services. Learning activities in nature using natural media can be a good suggestion and solution. This study aims to examine the positive impacts of nature-based learning on the well-being of early-aged children with special needs. The method in this research is a one-shot experimental design. This study used a qualitative and descriptive technique to analyze the data. The results showed that learning carried out in nature can significantly improve children's well-being and their development achievement.