Podcast
The Outdoor Learning Podcast
Hosted by Derek Hyland & Chris Clark · EN
A podcast about Outdoor Learning that brings together research and real-world experience teaching outside.
Derek and Chris, two experienced outdoor educators, have conversations with each other and other outdoor educators about various practical aspects of using outdoor learning. Our goal is to provide educators who are new to outdoor learning and those who are experienced with ideas on how to start using the outdoor environment in their education practice and ways to expand how to use it more.
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Outdoor Learning in Early Years with Maxine & Brianna
Feb 3, 202500:52:16Tap to summarizeSend us a text! (We can't reply, so include your contact info if you want us to get back to you.)Derek and Chris talk with Maxine and Brianna, a dynamic duo of primary teachers from one of the Nature schools in the Saskatoon Public School Division.We talk about nature-based learning in the early years and primary context, how to enrich literacy instruction through the outdoors through vocabulary and hands on connection to ideas along with common challenges and concerns and how they navigate them. Chris' Research Corner article:Waite, S. (2007). ‘Memories are made of this’: Some reflections on outdoor learning and recall. Education 3–13, 35(4), 333-347.You can contact us and access our research, project ideas and more at:https://engagedstudent.weebly.com/outdoor-learning.html
Transcribe →Learning From the Land with Sandy Chocan
Jan 4, 202500:48:40Tap to summarizeSend us a text! (We can't reply, so include your contact info if you want us to get back to you.)Chris and Derek join Sandy Chocan to talk about Cree Language, Land-Based Learning, Cultural Camps and students' need to build a connection to the land. Sandy also shares about the Circle of Courage and how Outdoor Learning can help teachers to authentically connect students to all aspects of it. Chris' Research Corner article: Brendtro, L. K., Brokenleg, M., & Van Bockern, S. (2013). The Circle of Courage: Developing Resilience and Capacity in Youth. International Journal for Talent Development and Creativity, 1(1), 67-74.Access our research, project ideas and more at:https://engagedstudent.weebly.com/outdoor-learning.html
Transcribe →Outdoor Learning vs Field Trips with Gabby
Nov 28, 202400:55:29Tap to summarizeSend us a text! (We can't reply, so include your contact info if you want us to get back to you.)Chris and Derek connect with Gabby, a grade 8 teacher in Saskatoon Public who regularly uses Outdoor Learning in her classroom. We talk about pedagogical choices, how to work through challenges, and finding ways to communicate our intent with outdoor learning with students, admin and parents. Access the things Gabby mentioned including her behavior checklist and blanket parent email here: Gabby's ResourcesChris' Research Corner article: Oberle, E., Zeni, M., Munday, F., & Brussoni, M. (2021). Support factors and barriers for outdoor learning in elementary schools: A systemic perspective. American Journal of Health Education, 52(5), 251-265.Access our research, project ideas and more at:https://engagedstudent.weebly.com/outdoor-learning.html
Transcribe →Building Community Relationships with Nancy Barr
Sep 10, 2024Tap to summarizeSend us a text! (We can't reply, so include your contact info if you want us to get back to you.)Our guest for this episode is Nancy Barr who has been teaching for over 20 years, and has used outdoor and out of school learning to build relationships with community members. In our conversation with Nancy, we talk about learning on and from the land, building relationships both with the land and with each other, and how Nancy prepares her class for going outside and offers advice for how to get started. We wrap our podcast with a conversation about some of the mistakes that we have made and the lessons we learned in the hopes that our listeners can learn from our mistakes in their own pursuit of outdoor learning. Research Resource from today’s episode: Simpson, L. B. (2014). Land as pedagogy: Nishnaabeg intelligence and rebellious transformation. Decolonization: Indigeneity, Education & Society, 3(3), 1-25. Available at: https://jps.library.utoronto.ca/index.php/des/article/download/22170/17985/ Nancy’s Go Bag Itemized List:School stuff- the things you need for policy/procedures if you school or division- student list with phone numbers-first aid kit- medications for students- any other paper work to take with while leaving a buildingNancy stuff- things I always take- pencil case with class set of pencils ,a few erasers and a couple sharpeners - Kleenex- garbage bags (2)- a few sharpies and pen- money - small knife- tampons and a couple pads -also good for first aid needs- my community card - these are Business card sized. On one side is the school logo and the other is blank. I get kids to write positive messages or thank you notes or other things on them to pass out in the community. - Hackie-sacks or jacks or other small games for kids to use like a frezbee - lighter/matches/bbq lighter - paper or pad I add things as needed or in season like a couple pair of mittens or sunscreen or perhaps socks and a toque. Access our research, project ideas and more at:https://engagedstudent.weebly.com/outdoor-learning.html
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