Inquiry Based Learning with Dr Claire Warden

BONUS: Blooming Curious Podcast - The Meaning of Nature Pedagogy in Practice

Today we welcome Dr Claire Warden, Nature Pedagogist, author, education consultant, entrepreneurial leader and founder of Auchlone, a multi award winning nature kindergarten in Scotland. We unpack what nature pedagogy is, and how educators can include it in their settings and teaching practice. We discuss the benefits of risk, and the importance of curiosity and fascination when it comes to sparking a love for learning in children. In addition Claire discusses the importance of observation and documentation when working with children and gives ideas on how to implement floor books for planning, guiding the line of inquiry, and documenting children's learning. To read how you can implement nature pedagogy in an urban environment go to https://edslessons.com/the-meaning-of-nature-pedagogy-in-practice/ [https://edslessons.com/the-meaning-of-nature-pedagogy-in-practice/] Website: https://edslessons.com/ [https://edslessons.com/] If you would like to get in touch email me at contact@edslessons.com ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

A brief history of Floorbooks

Join us for a special BONUS episode of as Claire discusses all things Floorbooks! We take a look at where the idea of Floorbooks originated and how they can be used as a tool for change. We also look at the idea of being an education entrepreneur and discuss how all children, whether they have special rights, are from different cultures or curricular environments, all have the right to be heard. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Parent Series - photos and memories

This week we discuss taking photographs and whether or not it's worth having hundreds of photos just stored on a phone. We ask, "is there a purpose to taking photographs of the things your children do or make?" Join us as we share memories of old fashioned ways of collecting memorabilia and explore whether we are being respectful as we share photographs of our children. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Parent Series - Packing a bag

This time on Conversations with Dr Claire Warden we're discussing our favourite things to take pack in a rucksack when going on an adventure outside. Our conversation steers towards how much we appreciate, and how special the moments we have outside really are. Follow our discussion as we blow these myths out of the water! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Parent Series - Gender neutrality

Join us this week as we explore ideas around gender neutrality and question if the natural world a place for both boys and girls? We come to understand how the natural world equalises us all and how being in it can be great for everyone. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.