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This episode explores the realities of forest school leadership, challenging idealized expectations with authentic experiences. Hosts Wem and Lewis share insights on community building, industry myths, and the importance of authenticity in outdoor education.
keywords
forest school, outdoor education, community building, training realities, outdoor leadership, nature-based learning
key topics
Myths vs. reality of forest school training
Community building and relationship management
Flexibility and adaptability in outdoor education
Chapters
00:00 The Long-Tailed Tit's Nest Discovery
05:28 Springtime Adventures and Nature's Bounty
06:34 The Reality of Forest School Training
11:45 Expectations vs. Reality in Outdoor Education
19:48 The Challenges of Flexibility in Outdoor Settings
25:57 Nature Bypassing and the Business of Outdoor Education
31:58 Navigating the Business Side of Forest School
34:24 Navigating Code Switching in Education
37:25 The Journey of Continuous Learning
40:35 Community Holding Beyond the Classroom
45:23 Creating a Homely Outdoor Environment
50:24 The Punk Spirit of Forest School
57:18 The Future of Community-Funded Education
59:22 Pod Fart.mp4
resources
Forest School Association - https://forestschoolassociation.org/
Nests by Susan Ogilvie - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nests-Susan-Ogilvie/dp/XXXXXX
Ofsted - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted
By Lewis Ames and Wem Southerden4.7
1212 ratings
This episode explores the realities of forest school leadership, challenging idealized expectations with authentic experiences. Hosts Wem and Lewis share insights on community building, industry myths, and the importance of authenticity in outdoor education.
keywords
forest school, outdoor education, community building, training realities, outdoor leadership, nature-based learning
key topics
Myths vs. reality of forest school training
Community building and relationship management
Flexibility and adaptability in outdoor education
Chapters
00:00 The Long-Tailed Tit's Nest Discovery
05:28 Springtime Adventures and Nature's Bounty
06:34 The Reality of Forest School Training
11:45 Expectations vs. Reality in Outdoor Education
19:48 The Challenges of Flexibility in Outdoor Settings
25:57 Nature Bypassing and the Business of Outdoor Education
31:58 Navigating the Business Side of Forest School
34:24 Navigating Code Switching in Education
37:25 The Journey of Continuous Learning
40:35 Community Holding Beyond the Classroom
45:23 Creating a Homely Outdoor Environment
50:24 The Punk Spirit of Forest School
57:18 The Future of Community-Funded Education
59:22 Pod Fart.mp4
resources
Forest School Association - https://forestschoolassociation.org/
Nests by Susan Ogilvie - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nests-Susan-Ogilvie/dp/XXXXXX
Ofsted - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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