CLASSROOM PETS IN PRIMARY SCHOOL EDUCATION: BENEFITS AND WELFARE CONCERNS

Autor: Arnaudova-Otouzbirova, A.
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.7258690
Popis: Young children are intrinsically fascinated with animals from an early age and the role of animals in the life of children has been the focal point of many research articles in the last years, some of which focus primarily on the positive effects of human-animal interactions on child health and well-being. In line with the above, this article discusses the problem of keeping non-human animals as classroom pets in primary school settings. Some of the reported benefits of keeping live animals in the classroom are outlined, as well as the risks and welfare concern associated with such educational practices. The question whether animals are suitable for a classroom environment is specifically addressed in relation to animal welfare and, finally, some recommendations for future pedagogical practices are discussed.
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