An autonomous and active journey to school: a case study of good practice / Uma viagem autônoma e ativa à escola: um estudo de caso de uma boa prática
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.34117/bjdv8n3-145Keywords:
child autonomy, independent mobility, active trip, school routes.Abstract
This report analyses an instance of good practice for autonomous and active school walking in a large city of the Basque Country (Spain). Specifically, this work describes the background and development, methodology and phases, strengths and weaknesses, impact, and future challenges of this project. Various techniques such as life history timelines, personal interviews, documentary analysis, and contrast sessions have been used. The strengths of the project include the real impact on pupils and families in terms of work-life balance, the importance of the inter-institutional collaborative network and the inter-municipal relationship. This has been achieved through a group of town councils, the involvement of the entire school community, the leadership and active participation of the municipal technical staff, and the use of new technological tools for the development of the project.
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