Dogs in Schools

Using a wealth of infographics and classroom examples, Dogs in Schools offers a set of clear pedagogical principles that schools can employ to work with school dogs in a way that promotes the well-being of all participants and creates a safe environment for all.

Autorentext

Helen Lewis is an associate professor of education at Swansea University. Her research interests include animal-assisted interventions, the well-being of school dogs, and creative thinking.

Russell Grigg is Director of Initial Teacher Education at Swansea University. His research interests include teacher education and innovative pedagogy.

Klappentext

Using a wealth of infographics and classroom examples, Dogs in Schools offers a set of clear pedagogical principles that schools can employ to work with school dogs in a way that promotes the well-being of all participants and creates a safe environment for all.

Inhalt

Introduction Part One: Background and Rationale 1. The Human-Dog Bond in Historical Context 2. School Dogs: What Does the Research Tell Us? 3. Towards a Pedagogy for Effective Practice Part Two: Challenges and Achievements Around the World 4. The UK and Mainland Europe 5. Africa 6. The United States of America 7. Asia and Australia Part Three: Making the Most of Relationships 8. Planning and Preparing for a School Dog 9. Implementation 10. Researching and Evaluating Impact