57 episodes
Inquiry Based Learning with Dr Claire Warden Claire Warden
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Welcome to Conversations with Claire where we will be having conversations and sharing with all our friends around the world, looking through the lens of nature pedagogy, discussing the things that matter to us as educators.
Today, with over 25 years as an educator and university lecturer, first hand experience with hundreds of children, many books written, and a PhD in Education, Dr Warden brings her pioneering child-led, nature-based methods for educators and families worldwide.
Whether we're fascinated by the concepts of nature pedagogy, or are really engaged in inquiry-based learning in general, or Floorbooks in particular. Whatever it is that inspires you, we'd love to have a conversation with you in this podcast.
The most important thing for me is that all children are on the planet to flourish. The question is, how do we help them do that. How do we encourage those people that are with young children to see that they are very capable and that when we empower them they can be really strong agents for change.
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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/
Website: https://edslessons.com/
If you would like to get in touch email me at contact@edslessons.com
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Parent Series - Myth-busting
This week we're taking on some of the common myths that surround taking children outside during early years.
We tackle some of the things that we often say to each other such as "don't go outside with wet hair or you'll catch a cold" and "don't go outside, there's too many germs!"
Follow our discussion as we blow these myths out of the water!
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