Resources
Total: 5
Created by: Canada's Outdoor Learning Store
Canada's Outdoor Learning Store created a series of virtual workshop. Catch six workshops, ranging in topics from imaginative ecological education to lessons from nature preschools and forest kindergartens.
May 25th, 2021
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Created by: Canada's Outdoor Learning Store
The premier episode of Earthy Chats has arrived! Co-hosts Jade Harvey-Berrill and Ian Shanahan chatted with Dr. Gillian Judson of imaginED and the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University. Here's a sneak-peek at what we discussed:
*the role of imagination in meaningful learning for learners of all ages
*how story form engages emotions and enhances memory consolidation
*Gillian\'s new book, A Walking Curriculum and how it can be used by parents and educators
*outdoor learning and forging a sense of place
*debunking the (rubbish) notion that imagination-based education is all about children, make-believe, fantasy, and fairies
May 25th, 2021
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Created by: Canada's Outdoor Learning Store
In the second episode of Earthy Chats, co-hosts Jade Harvey-Berrill and Ian Shanahan chatted with the Envirosongsters, Peter Lenton (aka Peter Puffin) and Remy Rodden! Here's a sneak-peek at what was discussed:
*the birth of the Envirosongsters collaboration
*Peter and Remy's process for creating EE songs for kids
*the role of storytelling in crafting a live concert
*the cross-curricular benefits of using song and theatre in education
*harnessing the inherent creativity of children
*the global Songs for Environmental Education network
*Peter and Remy's best (live) blooper stories!
May 25th, 2021
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Created by: Canada's Outdoor Learning Store
Join us for wide-ranging chats with environmental educators about best practices, changing trends, and new insights about the enviro. ed. field. Long-time educators Ian Shanahan from Green Teacher and Jade Harvey-Berrill from the Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network (CBEEN) and Stoked on Science facilitate the cross-pollination of ideas. Join the discussion!
May 25th, 2021
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Created by: Canada's Outdoor Learning Store
In the third episode of Earthy Chats, co-hosts Jade Harvey-Berrill and Ian Shanahan chatted with educator Faye O'Neil of the ?aqam Community in the Ktunaxa Nation! Here's a sneak-peek at what was discussed:
*a childhood in nature
*gaining knowledge from the land
*gaps in the education system and how to fill them
*making partnerships and maintaining open dialogue
*how animals and plants are described in the Ktunaxa language
*ways to achieve grounding in nature
May 25th, 2021
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