It’s In the Experience

Association for Experiential Education
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Join Sherry Bagley, executive director of the Association for Experiential Education, as she chats with various guests using experiential education principles and methods. Each 30-minute podcast offers an engaging and often humorous journey to learn about experiential education and its many forms and uses.

  1. 8月11日

    Building Confidence, Character, and Connection: A Theory of Change in Action

    In this episode, host Sherry Bagley welcomes Suzanne Wolf of Girl Guides of Canada to discuss how the organization is using a theory of change to better measure and communicate its impact. Suzanne explains how Girl Guides' positive youth development approach focuses on building character, confidence, and connection through safe, supportive environments and meaningful opportunities for leadership and personal growth. She also shares how the organization is strengthening its evaluation efforts through surveys, qualitative research, youth engagement, and partnerships to better understand outcomes and inform future decision-making.   It's in the Experience is produced by Association Briefings.

  2. 7月14日

    Connecting Students to Science Through Experience

    In this episode, host Sherry Bagley welcomes Dr. Justin Hougham of the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Sarah Luther of Escuela Verde, Brad Bessler of the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and Dr. Joey Zocher of TransCenter for Youth to discuss the Scientific Outdoor Experiences (SOE) program. Funded by the USDA, the initiative combines classroom learning with hands-on, place-based STEM experiences that engage students in community science and environmental stewardship. The guests explore how experiential learning, neighborhood-based projects, and the annual Science Strikes Back event help students develop scientific skills, strengthen community connections, and create meaningful learning experiences while demonstrating the long-term impact of collaborative partnerships.   It's in the Experience is produced by Association Briefings.

  3. 6月9日

    Beyond the Headlines: Making Smart Decisions About Student Travel

    In this episode of It's In The Experience, host Sherry Bagley welcomes Dave Dennis, founder and executive director of Cornerstone Safety Group, for a conversation about managing risk, safety, and security in today's evolving travel landscape. Dave shares how organizations can make informed decisions by looking beyond headlines and travel advisories, drawing on multiple sources and local expertise to understand the realities on the ground. The discussion explores how educators can communicate effectively with families, build trust before challenges arise, and address concerns about global events while keeping the focus on cultural learning and global citizenship. Dave also offers practical guidance on travel insurance, including the role of "Cancel for Any Reason" coverage, and discusses emerging trends in experiential education, from growing mental health and neurodiversity support needs to expanded crisis planning for camps and travel programs. The episode provides valuable insights for educators and program leaders working to create meaningful experiences while prioritizing student safety.   It's in the Experience is produced by Association Briefings.

  4. 5月12日

    What If Failure Isn’t Real? Rethinking Outcomes and Growth

    Welcome to Season 4 of It's In The Experience! This season, the podcast theme is "What's Up With..?" and each episode will dive deeper into a specific topic within Experiential Education. In the Season 4 premiere, host Sherry Bagley is joined by Matt Nannis, founder of PIVOTPoint WNC, for a conversation exploring the topic of  “failure as fiction.” Matt challenges the idea of failure as a fixed truth, describing it instead as a story people assign to outcomes and experiences. Together, they discuss how reframing those narratives can influence emotional responses, support self-regulation and co-regulation, and create greater space for empathy, reflection, and connection. Drawing from the world of experiential education, Matt explains how undesired outcomes often provide opportunities for resilience, curiosity, and growth, while the label of “failure” can reinforce feelings of inadequacy and narrow thinking. The conversation also explores practical approaches to shifting perspective, including recognizing personal narratives as optional and using language that separates identity from experience, ultimately helping facilitators and participants better understand growth and behavior over time.   It's in the Experience is produced by Association Briefings.

  5. 4月14日

    Better Together: Bridging Research and Practice Through Collaboration

    In this episode, host Sherry Bagley is joined by Curt Davidson, Ph.D., President of Alpenglow Education, and Kathy Rohn, Ph.D, Assistant Professor in the Education Department at the University of New Hampshire, to explore how the AEE volunteer community and the Symposium for Experiential Education Research (SEER) sparked a meaningful collaboration. Kathy shares her entry into AEE through research on students who thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail during COVID, while Curt reflects on his long-standing role coordinating SEER. Together, they unpack what makes collaboration work—from shared values and fresh perspectives to trust, humor, and strong followership—along with common pitfalls to avoid. The conversation highlights how collaboration can strengthen projects, expand professional networks, and bridge the gap between research and practice.   It's in the Experience is produced by Association Briefings.

  6. 3月10日

    Adventure with Purpose: Supporting Youth Through Experiential Learning

    In this episode, host Sherry Bagley talks with Caitlin McCormick Small, Executive Director and CEO of Project Adventure, and Laura MacDonald, Education & Training Senior Consultant, about their paths into experiential education and the organization’s evolving work. They reflect on Project Adventure’s origins in 1970s Massachusetts as an early leader in challenge course programming and discuss how the organization has refined its focus in recent years. Caitlin and Laura highlight three key areas of Project Adventure’s work today: school- and youth-centered experiential programming, challenge course design and training across the Northeast, and organizational development for nonprofits. They also discuss a renewed therapeutic adventure model launched during the pandemic through a partnership with Gloucester High School, pairing a Project Adventure facilitator with a clinician to lead activity-based support groups that build belonging, mindfulness, and social-emotional skills. Now in its fourth year, the program has expanded to multiple schools, including multilingual welcome programs, with support from the Tower Foundation. Project Adventure is also collecting data from the initiative with hopes of publishing findings that contribute to the field of experiential education.   It's in the Experience is produced by Association Briefings.

  7. 2月10日

    The Power of Co-Leadership: Strengthening Experiential Learning Through Collaboration

    In this episode, host Sherry Bagley sits down with Bre Haapala and Dan Joyal, co-executive directors of Pathfinder, about their paths into experiential education and the mentors who shaped their leadership journeys. They reflect on how teamwork, collaboration, and community building influence their work, from partnerships with local schools to a major Science Center revitalization effort. The conversation highlights the role of clear communication, vulnerability, humor, and mutual respect in building strong collaborations and sustaining meaningful impact.   It's in the Experience is produced by Association Briefings.

  8. 2025/12/09

    Collaborating for Change: Building an Adventure Therapy Certificate Program

    In this episode, host Sherry Bagley sits down with Patrick McMillion, core faculty in Counseling and Counselor Education and co-coordinator of the Adventure Therapy Certificate Program at Westminster University, and Alex White, MS, CMHC, a clinical mental health counselor in private practice in Salt Lake City. Together, they discuss their paths into adventure therapy and experiential education, sharing the pivotal experiences that shaped their work and the ways they each define and practice adventure therapy today. Patrick and Alex also talk about their collaboration on Westminster University’s Adventure Therapy Graduate Certificate program, offering insight into its structure, impact, and the growing interest in training the next generation of practitioners. They close the conversation by reflecting on the importance of mentorship, openness, and community connection in fostering meaningful professional collaborations.   It's in the Experience is produced by Association Briefings.

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番組について

Join Sherry Bagley, executive director of the Association for Experiential Education, as she chats with various guests using experiential education principles and methods. Each 30-minute podcast offers an engaging and often humorous journey to learn about experiential education and its many forms and uses.

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  • クリエイター
    Association for Experiential Education
  • 配信期間
    23年 - 26年
  • エピソード
    41
  • 制限指定
    不適切な内容を含まない
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  • 番組のWebサイト
    It’s In the Experience

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