Tails from the Classroom: Learning and teaching through animal-assisted interventions

Tails from the Classroom explores the use of animal-assisted interventions (AAIs) in educational settings and their impact on learners' development. It provides practical guidance on setting up and evaluating AAI projects, with a focus on ensuring the welfare of all participants, including the animals. The book discusses how AAIs can contribute to learning in different subject areas and across the curriculum, and highlights the historical significance of human-animal interactions. It is suitable for educators working with learners of all ages.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 18 December 2020
Publisher: Crown House Publishing

Tails from the Classroom: Learning and Teaching through Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAIs) is a captivating exploration of the use of AAIs in educational settings and their potential to inspire and support learners' holistic development. While the idea of bringing animals into the classroom has gained increasing interest, it is only recently that researchers have gathered substantial data to demonstrate the impact of AAIs on children and young people's behavioral, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Tails from the Classroom presents this research in a highly accessible manner, accompanied by real-life case studies from various classroom contexts. It also offers practical guidance on how to set up, manage, and evaluate a project, ensuring the welfare of all participants, including the animals, is prioritized.

Authors Helen Lewis and Russell Grigg delve into how AAIs can contribute to learning across different subject areas and the curriculum, providing a wide range of examples to illustrate potential starting points for teachers in diverse subject and thematic contexts. They also provide a historical overview of human-animal interactions, highlighting how animals have played a central role in human social, spiritual, and cultural development.

This historical foundation underpins the authors' exploration of animals' potential role in enhancing specific dimensions of children's social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development and well-being. While this groundbreaking book is primarily aimed at animal-loving educators, it is valuable for anyone who is committed to inspiring learners of all ages and willing to explore innovative teaching approaches.

Suitable for educators working in primary, secondary, and tertiary settings, Tails from the Classroom offers valuable insights and practical strategies for incorporating AAIs into educational practices. It encourages educators to embrace the power of animals to enhance learning outcomes and promote the holistic development of their students.

Weight: 544g
Dimension: 182 x 222 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785835056