Animal-Assisted Learning
eBook - ePub

Animal-Assisted Learning

An Educator’s Guide

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eBook - ePub

Animal-Assisted Learning

An Educator’s Guide

About this book

Animal-Assisted Learning is an essential guide to transforming teaching practices through the integration of animals into educational settings.

The book explores how animals can significantly enhance cognitive, emotional and social development, turning education into an engaging, life-affirming experience. Packed with professional wisdom, chapters:

  • Delve into the psychological benefits of animal therapy that support mental health, particularly for children with special educational needs or those in early years settings
  • Cover the practicalities of bringing animals into your environment, from risk assessments to ethical considerations, ensuring a safe and enriching space for all
  • Contain a wealth of real-life case studies illustrating the transformational impact of animal-assisted learning in a range of settings

Combining a theoretical background with detailed practical guidance, this book offers a new way of doing things. It is an essential, inspiring resource for all early years and primary educators, SEND practitioners, care workers and anyone passionate about making learning inclusive, effective and joyful for every child.

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Information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
2026
eBook ISBN
9781040615485
Topic
Education
Subtopic
Inclusive Education

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half-Title
  3. Title
  4. Copyright
  5. Contents
  6. About the Authors
  7. About this Book: How to Use this Guide
  8. 1  The Educational Power of Animals
  9. 2  Animal Therapy in Action: The Psychological Power of Animals in Education Settings
  10. 3  Introducing Children to Animals and Farm Therapy (A Process)
  11. 4  Risk Assessing Animal Interactions
  12. 5  The Boring Stuff: Business Casing, Planning and Overcoming Objections in an Educational Setting
  13. 6  Farm School Is Open! Now What?
  14. 7  No Room? Don’t Worry! Ways to Incorporate Animal Learning Without Animal Care Responsibilities
  15. 8  FAQs and Troubleshooting
  16. 9  Finding (or Inventing) Your Own Career Path with Children and Animals
  17. Bibliography
  18. Index

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