Wild Wisdom Outdoor Ed Podcast
Podcast Description
The Wild Wisdom Outdoor Ed podcast, created by Ryan Knechtel, explores the principles and practices of outdoor education, focusing on connecting students to nature, developing practical outdoor skills, and integrating outdoor learning into school curricula. The podcast features discussions, expert interviews, and real-world insights into making outdoor education accessible and impactful, especially in urban settings.
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The podcast centers on outdoor education principles, practical skill development, and nature connection, featuring episodes that cover topics like urban outdoor learning challenges, funding solutions for education programs, and strategies for curriculum integration, with a focus on fostering environmental awareness and student well-being.
The Wild Wisdom Outdoor Ed podcast, created by Ryan Knechtel, explores the principles and practices of outdoor education, focusing on connecting students to nature, developing practical outdoor skills, and integrating outdoor learning into school curricula. The podcast features discussions, expert interviews, and real-world insights into making outdoor education accessible and impactful, especially in urban settings.
The first episode of Wild Wisdom Outdoor Ed introduces the podcast and its mission to explore the role of outdoor education, particularly in urban settings. Host Ryan Knechtel shares his inspiration for creating the podcast and discusses the benefits of outdoor learning, from physical and mental well-being to fostering environmental awareness. The episode features a conversation with Adam, a teacher, and Kerri, an administrator, who discuss the challenges and opportunities surrounding outdoor education in schools. They explore barriers such as funding, curriculum integration, and professional development (PD) for educators, emphasizing the need for better training and support. The discussion highlights practical ways to incorporate outdoor learning and advocates for its inclusion in school programs. The episode concludes with a look at future topics, including expert interviews, success stories, and strategies for making outdoor education more accessible.
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