Teaching Nature Part I of II – Outdoor Education Tips & Tricks: Prep, Safety, Discipline & Building Community
The essence of teaching at Wolf Camp & School of Natural Science lies in effective preparation and building community among students with daily rituals. Instructors must prep based on experience, whether the subject is a first-time lesson or repeated sessions. Creating safe physical and emotional environments is paramount, highlighting the importance of respect, collaboration, and risk management. This article shows teachers how to implement structured behavior management techniques, acknowledging diverse student needs, such as mental health and cultural sensitivity. Wolf Camp director Chris Chisholm emphasizes how a personal feeling of continual learning is key to successful teaching, making a lasting impact on students’ lives. He shares several “tips and tricks of the trade” gained over 30 years of teaching in the classroom and outdoors all summer. Continue Reading Teaching Nature Part I of II – Outdoor Education Tips & Tricks: Prep, Safety, Discipline & Building Community
