Episode 09: Messy maths and dirty teaching

Why do we have to jump through hoops just to take classes outside? What are the systemic barriers to outdoor learning? How can an outdoor "classroom" function as a leveler? These are three of the core questions we discussed with Juliet Robertson of Creative STAR Learning. Here's what else we dove into in this Earthy Chat:  

*Juliet's unlikely path to outdoor learning

*the sagas behind her two books, Messy Maths and Dirty Teaching

*supply teaching adventures (and misadventures)

*cross-curricular learning outdoors

*using inquiry-based learning

*practical advice for educators

*Juliet's arguments with worksheets

*how the Gaelic language connects to native trees and shrubs

Guest: 

Juliet Robertson is one of the world’s leading education consultants who specializes in outdoor learning and play. She works at a national level delivering training; giving keynote speeches; leading and supporting innovative outdoor projects; and writing content for websites, documents, and case studies. She is passionate about enabling schools, play organizations, and early years settings to provide quality outdoor learning and play opportunities for children and young people. (from the Outdoor Learning Store website)

Juliet's books Dirty Teaching and Messy Maths can be purchased from the Non-profit Outdoor Learning Store