Early childhood environments - Conversations with Claire #4

In this weeks episode we're exploring the first of many conversations around early childhood environments. This particular conversation was instigated by the statement;Making a room beige is not enough.We dig deeper into the idea of display in a learning environment and how important it is to have an understanding that decor should facilitate, rather than dominate learning. We debate the balance of pride and freedom for both the children and the adults.Follow us on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter by searching for Virtual Nature School.

Om Podcasten

Welcome to Conversations with Claire where we will be having 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, firsthand 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.