Getting Started with Outdoor Learning with Evan Nienaber

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In this episode we connect with Evan Nienaber, a teacher from Saskatoon Public. We talk about getting started with Outdoor Learning, affordances, relationships, failure and learning and how all those parts are connected. We also talk about releasing control and not always being the expert in the classroom. Evan shares a little about his checklists that he uses to stay organized with outdoor learning. Finally, we share some mistakes to learn from.

Research Resources: Available through your learning institution.
Fiskum, T. A., & Jacobsen, K. (2013). Outdoor education gives fewer demands for action regulation and an increased variability of affordances. Journal of Adventure Education & Outdoor Learning, 13(1), 76-99.
Maynard, T., Waters, J., & Clement, J. (2013). Child-initiated learning, the outdoor environment and the ‘underachieving’child. Early years, 33(3), 212-225.

Resources from Evan: Camp Checklists

Shekinah tent prep sheet

Pike Lake Prep Sheet

Brightwater Prep Sheet

App Camp Prep Sheet

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https://engagedstudent.weebly.com/outdoor-learning.html