Give Me Proof: Exploring What the Research Says About Nature-Based Learning: March 4, 2022
Sheila Williams Ridge, co-director of the Child Development Laboratory School (CDLS) will present in a webinar series titled, “Give Me Proof: Exploring What the Research Says About Nature-Based Learning.” The event will take place on March 4, 2022 at 9 a.m. CST. The event will offer attendees the opportunity to hear directly from researchers in the field about how nature-based learning supports growth in all areas of development to help children thrive.
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Practical Tips for Using A Nature-Based Pedagogical Framework for ECE Programs: March 30, 2022
Williams Ridge will also present in the Early Childhood Investigations Webinar series. On March 30 at 2 p.m. EST, Williams Ridge and her co-author at The Environmental Kinship International (EKI), will present “Practical Tips for Using A Nature-Based Pedagogical Framework for ECE Programs.” During the webinar, Williams Ridge will share tips, ideas, and aspirations for early educators related to the new free pedagogical framework.
The Children’s Environmental Kinship Guide presents an overarching nature-based pedagogy with everyday pragmatic examples for educators and administrators alike. The 21-page guide highlights intentional practices from a variety of places, cultures, population densities, and communities in the hopes of creating an international dialogue on fostering environmental kinship in the early years.
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