The Nature School Revolution with Joanna Griffith
Nature schools are on the rise here in Australia and around the world and I am not just talking about Forest Schools like Wildlings. These schools have to follow Australian Curriculum, but are prioritising getting kids outside! Today I want to introduce Joanna Griffith from Kwoorabup Nature School in Western Australia.
👉 Joanna Shares:
Her philosophy and the inspiration behind Kwoorabup Nature School
The significance of the land on which they learn and play
About the meaning of the school name, indigenous connection and what they are actively doing to embed indigenous perspectives at Kwoorabup
The importance of connecting with other changemakers in education
About her staff including what kind of teachers or mentors work with the children at Kwoorabup and the kind of training they have
The biggest challenges they face
Her favourite moments working with and observing the children and how she balances the administration side of her job and her involvement with the students
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👉 Links and Resources
https://www.kwoorabup.wa.edu.au/
https://www.facebook.com/KwoorabupNatureSchool
Book Recc:
Coyote's Guide to Connecting with Nature
Head here if you are interested in starting your own Nature School!
👉 Guest Details
Joanna Griffith is the principal of a new nature school in WA called Kwoorabup. She has a passion for nature based learning, inquiry teaching and has a compassionate and collaborative leadership style.
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