FIZIČKO VASPITANjE U ŠKOLI U PRIRODI

Abstract

School, as an educational institution, has been losing its monopoly in terms of achieving its educational mission, and especially in terms of the realization of the goals and tasks of physical and health education. The central place in the achievement of these tasks belongs to Physical education, but the results have not been satisfactory. School-age children are less and less physically active, which inevitably results in poor motor skills and a disturbed biological and psychological balance of the body. It cannot be expected that school would change this situation. As a response to the mentioned problem, using the method of theoretical analysis, this paper explores pedagogical values of open air schools. The classical pedagogy authors, from the XVII to the XIX century, such as J. A. Komenski, J. Lock, J.-J. Rousseau and J. H. Pestalozzi, wrote about the advantages of these schools, and due to the possibility of an integrative approach, they are current in today’s modern world. Although open air schools are organized once a year, their comprehensive educational approach compensates for certain weaknesses of traditional schools. These schools achieve their goals through physical activity; a teaching approach that combines theory and practical work; improvement of previously acquired knowledge and skills; integrative approach; development of independent learning skills; leisure activities. An open air school can reduce consequences of the lack of physical activity in children, their prolonged stay in polluted environments and improper nutrition. Positive influence of open air schools have long-term effects on children. The implementation of numerous activities in open air schools compensates for certain weaknesses in the realization of the educational role of the school in general, which is why it is often the target of criticism. Therefore, it is crucial to sistematically educate teachers for the implementation of the integrative approach in a different teaching environment.