Primary School Holistic Learning

Making Sense Of Holistic Approach In The Context Of Primary Education Content

Jelena Badjanova, Dzintra Ilisko

It found that holistic education supports students’ intellectual, emotional, social, physical, creative, and spiritual growth, helping them become well-rounded learners. Teachers can use holistic learning by connecting subjects, building relationships, and supporting students’ overall development, not just academic achievement.

Nature Play in Primary School: Supporting Holistic Development Through Outdoor Learning

Alexandra Harper, Susan Hespos, Tonia Gray

A 10-week quasi-experimental mixed-methods study found that outdoor nature play improved young students’ well-being, engagement, self-regulation, collaboration, and maths learning while maintaining literacy and numeracy outcomes. Teachers can use regular nature-based play activities to support both academic learning and whole-child development.

Holistic Pedagogy in Public Schools: A Case Study of Three Alternative Schools

Lucila T. Rudge

This qualitative case study explored how holistic pedagogy was used in public schools and found that teachers supported students’ academic, social, emotional, and personal growth through caring relationships and meaningful learning experiences. Teachers can apply holistic practices by focusing on the whole child and creating learning environments that nurture both well-being and achievement.

A Holistic Approach to Enhancing the Quality of Education for Inclusive Students in Elementary Schools

Muhammad Syamsul Rijal, Ahmad Badrun, Abdur Rahman Syakaqi

It found that a holistic approach improves inclusion, student engagement, academic learning, and social development by combining academic, social, emotional, and cultural support. Teachers can use differentiated instruction, student-centred learning, and teamwork to meet the needs of all learners.

Editorial Introduction: Fostering Holistic Learning Environments

Suzanne Porath

Action research in one sixth-grade classroom. It used observation checklists, a teacher journal, and mindfulness lessons to compare results before and after the whole-child approach. Teachers can build stronger classroom communities by using relationship-building, restorative practices, social-emotional learning, and positive behavior support.