How educators can inspire lifelong environmentalism through a social lens By Destiny Bunprakong (community-oriented advocate and future international educator) Photographs by Rianne N. Havik In the summer of 2022 I was fortunate to spend time in Mexico City, where one July morning, we found ourselves headed towards the borough of Xochimilco. While the sky was […]
The Heroic Classroom – The Return
By Christa Smith (formally Rawlings) (MEd in IE; Grade 6/7 Teacher, Learning in Depth Teacher) Welcome back to The Heroic Classroom series! Over the course of the school year I have been on the hunt for two things: 1. Reflections on my lessons and how various Heroic Qualities present themselves. 2. Observations of how/if students recognize Cognitive Tools in action […]
Have you heard about Spring TIPS (Teaching Imagination in Place)?
Calling all Walking Curriculum and Imaginative Ecological Education enthusiasts! Enrich your imaginative ecological outdoor teaching practices in this FREE Spring 2023 event. Spring TIPS (Teaching Imagination in Place) is designed to help you dig deeper into imagination-focused practices and unearth the principles that infuse A Walking Curriculum. Over 3 weeks of learning in a self-paced […]