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EP222 Bring back joy by teaching outdoors: A how-to guide for any classroom
EP222 Bring back joy by teaching outdoors: A how-to guide for any classroom
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Length:
21 minutes
Released:
Apr 4, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
What if this is the perfect time to normalize outdoor learning and make it a permanent part of how we do school? What exactly does outdoor learning look like, and how can we provide equitable access to it? These are questions I’ve been mulling over for quite some time, and I’ve collected some fantastic photos, links, resources, and case studies to help you find a way to bring your classes outside. I’ll share a bit of the history of the “open air schooling movement” from the 1900s and 1910s, when the fear of tuberculosis and later the Spanish Flu created a shift in how some children were educated. We’ll touch briefly on the historical (and current inequities) in how outdoor learning is offered, and examine how to bring classes outside even in areas where nature access is limited. You’ll then hear 2 case stories directly from the teachers who made outdoor learning happen in their schools (a high school teacher in Texas and a first grade teacher in Massachusetts). Outdoor learning doesn’t have to be complicated, and as you’ll hear in this episode, even short periods of being outside have proven benefits for both teachers and children. Access images, links, and resources in the blog post here. Join our podcast Facebook group here to connect with other teachers and discuss the Truth for Teachers' podcast episodes.
Released:
Apr 4, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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