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The Nature School Revolution with Joanna Griffith
The Nature School Revolution with Joanna Griffith
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Length:
35 minutes
Released:
Apr 4, 2023
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Podcast episode
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Nature schools are on the rise here in Australia and around the world and I am not just talking about Forest Schools like Wildlings. These schools have to follow Australian Curriculum, but are prioritising getting kids outside! Today I want to introduce Joanna Griffith from Kwoorabup Nature School in Western Australia.? Joanna Shares:Her philosophy and the inspiration behind Kwoorabup Nature SchoolThe significance of the land on which they learn and playAbout the meaning of the school name, indigenous connection and what they are actively doing to embed indigenous perspectives at KwoorabupThe importance of connecting with other changemakers in educationAbout her staff including what kind of teachers or mentors work with the children at Kwoorabup and the kind of training they haveThe biggest challenges they faceHer favourite moments working with and observing the children and how she balances the administration side of her job and her involvement with the students? Opt In for FREE Downloadables? Links and Resourceshttps://www.kwoorabup.wa.edu.au/https://www.facebook.com/KwoorabupNatureSchoolBook Recc: Coyote's Guide to Connecting with NatureHead here if you are interested in starting your own Nature School!? Guest DetailsJoanna Griffith is the principal of a new nature school in WA called Kwoorabup. She has a passion for nature based learning, inquiry teaching and has a compassionate and collaborative leadership style. 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.Apple Podcasts SpotifyGoogle Podcasts
Released:
Apr 4, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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