Posts Tagged ‘outdoor education’
Unplugging in Professor Valley
How do CFI students create a Sense of Place? On the first day of a fall Professor Valley Field Camp, the dawn’s light glows purple and blue on the eastern sky above Fisher Towers, and the cliffs above the Colorado River fire orange with the sun’s first rays. I feel chilled by the early autumn…
Read MoreThe First Year Naturalist Educator Program: A Confluence of Lessons & Memories
Not all skills are technical. Here are some moments from the field that provided insights beyond my initial training. When I first started with CFI, I didn’t truly understand the power of the river. I had already fallen in love with the river after 5 summers of commercial guiding, as I was shaping a job…
Read MoreRooting Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in Outdoor Education
‘On Canyonlands Field Institute expeditions, we use Group Contracts as a tool to promote learning and help students feel confident when they are out of their comfort zones. Group Contracts establish communication norms, give us a chance to express our feelings, and serve as a key developer of social and emotional health. Here is an outline on how to create a Family Group Contract within your home.’
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