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Hear Us Out: Prison VS School with Nicki Farrell

Hear Us Out: Prison VS School with Nicki Farrell

FromRaising Wildlings


Hear Us Out: Prison VS School with Nicki Farrell

FromRaising Wildlings

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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Nov 7, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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We have a controversial one for you today, especially if you work in education, because today we’re talking about the ways in which prisons and schools are similar and how in at least one way, prisons are better. Buckle in friends, we’re in for an emotional ride!?  Nicki SharesHer experience of enlightenment when her students helped her see the similarities in the prison and school systemExamples of how the two comparePeter Gray’s take on this topicHow schools “enclose”The origins of school and how it failed to embrace different approaches`How schools harm cultureTimes are changing, school are notManagement and control practices in schools and questions if this is the best model Why learning at home was so hard and what it revealed about the school systemMyths about learningThe difference between school and educationStartling stats about time outdoors in schools compared to prisonsHow the shift will happen?  Opt In for FREE Downloadables?  Links and ResourcesIntro to Unschooling CourseStudies CitedChildren are bored and tiredScreen Time vs Outdoor Time * Please let us know if you want any other cites/sources for any of the information you heard about today.Book Reccs!Free to Learn by Peter GrayRaising Free People by Akilah S. RichardsChanging Minds by Naomi Fisher and Jay Griffiths, KithFuture SchoolsWild Business will help YOU create a nature play business deeply rooted in community, values and purpose.Wildlings Forest School Contact DetailsWebsiteFacebookInstagramYoutube PinterestLinked In? Did You Enjoy This Episode? If you enjoyed this episode and the Raising Wildlings podcast generally, we have a favour. Please take two minutes to subscribe, and to write a rating and a review. You can do that on Apple Podcasts right now by clicking here. If you are an Android user, you can follow the podcast on Spotify here and Google Podcasts here. Those actions will help the podcast reach more people, and we would be truly grateful. Thank you so much.
Released:
Nov 7, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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Welcome to Raising Wildlings, a podcast about parenting, alternative education and stepping into the wilderness, however that looks, with your family. Each week, we’ll be interviewing experts that truly inspire us, to answer your parenting and education questions. We’ll also be sharing stories from some incredible families that took the leap, and are taking the road less travelled. Whether you’re a parent looking for tips on how to better handle those sibling squabbles and tantrums, a couple searching for ways to create more freedom within your family’s lifestyle, an educator keen to explore alternative schooling models and how children learn, a father keen to delve into respectful parenting philosophies, or a mother wanting to learn more about why play is so important and how to get children outdoors safely, then this is the podcast for you. Each week you’ll get tried and tested tactics from parenting, play and education experts to help you on your journey towards creating the happiest, healthiest lifestyle you can for your family. We’ll also chat to real life families who have created freedom within their lives and are living life on their own terms. They’ll teach you how they did it and how you can too. And of course, you’ll hear from us about all things nature play and alternative education. We’ll answer all your questions on how children learn, the importance of play in all its forms, children’s rights and autonomy, and how to get your children outside safely, more often. This podcast hopes to empower parents and educators to raise kinder, more resilient, more adaptable children by helping them maintain happy connections and healthy lifestyles. So, what are you waiting for?! Let's dive in! Hit subscribe now to be notified when new episodes go live. To download our free Respectful Language Printable Cheat Sheet, head to: www.wildlingsforestschool.com/shop/respectful-language