Koutsopoulos, Theo and Koutsopoulos, K (2018) Dogs in Learning: An Implementation of Human-Canine Synergy in Education. Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science, 25 (2). pp. 1-12. ISSN 2456981X
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Abstract
This paper substantiates a holistic approach to the human-canine synergy for classroom use. It is suggested that at the interface between human needs and canine’s response/role are combined the therapeutic abilities of the interaction concept (i.e., provide affection and comfort to children), the assistance skills of the relationship concept (i.e., perform specific tasks to aid children in their school life) and the determining capabilities of the bonding concept (becoming an instructional vehicle in teaching various subjects). Within this framework, the paper presents and elaborates a new educational approach termed Dogs in Learning (DIL). By using trained dogs, this approach helps students to achieve their educational objectives by performing a series of interaction, relationship and most importantly bonding activities. It is used in teaching the curriculum contents of the K-5 levels at the American Community School in Athens (ACS), which is applied by students in a meaningful and fun way.
Item Type: | Article |
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Subjects: | Opene Prints > Social Sciences and Humanities |
Depositing User: | Managing Editor |
Date Deposited: | 27 Apr 2023 04:43 |
Last Modified: | 15 Jan 2024 04:18 |
URI: | http://geographical.go2journals.com/id/eprint/1774 |