Posts Tagged ‘outdoor education’
The 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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