Found In The Forest Podcasthttps://www.foundintheforest.com/podcast/Sat, 25 Jul 2015 03:07:53 +0000en-USSite-Server v@build.version@ (http://www.squarespace.com)Craig CerhitA series based on the documentary film "Found In The Forest" where the pedagogies of the Environmental School in British Columbia are explored.noCraig Cerhitinfo@foundintheforest.comTransition to Highschool & Judging SuccessCraig CerhitSat, 25 Jul 2015 15:00:00 +0000https://www.foundintheforest.com/podcast/2015/7/19/transition-to-highschool-judging-success52cc80e7e4b0113011c2e724:551ed23ae4b0b1cf1062ffa2:55ac3e3ae4b08d4c25218497In this final episode we touch on judging success, the transition to high school and ultimately the hopes for the school through the eyes of the parents and educators who have been with the school.

As I wrap up this series, I want to remind you that this has been a labour of love so if you could take a few minutes and leave a comment on the shows iTunes page and help spread the word about this show, I’d really appreciate it. As I consider the idea of continuing to document the school, it’s really your comments and interest in this topic that will influence what I do.

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]]>Craig CerhitTransition to Highschool & Judging SuccessIn this final episode we touch on judging success, the transition to high school and ultimately the hopes for the school through the eyes of the parents and educators who have been with the school.falseThe Role Of CommunityCraig CerhitSun, 19 Jul 2015 18:20:37 +0000https://www.foundintheforest.com/podcast/2015/7/19/the-role-of-community52cc80e7e4b0113011c2e724:551ed23ae4b0b1cf1062ffa2:55abe72fe4b05f2993b1bdb5This episode looks at the role that community plays in the Environmental School and the kind of child that the school is designed for. The Environmental School would never have gotten off the ground if it weren’t for the community support.

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]]>Craig CerhitThe Role Of CommunityThis episode looks at the role that community plays in the Environmental School and the kind of child that the school is designed for. The Environmental School would never have gotten off the ground if it weren’t for the community support.falseExperiential Education - Part 2Craig CerhitSat, 20 Jun 2015 20:48:00 +0000https://www.foundintheforest.com/podcast/2015/6/20/experiential-education-part-252cc80e7e4b0113011c2e724:551ed23ae4b0b1cf1062ffa2:5585a78ee4b040d9430857b1This weeks show we delve deeper into experiential education by taking a look at how the Environmental School weaves together lessons and experiences. One of the most common questions that parents in the school get is, "How do they learn math?" Well, after listening to this episode you should get a better understanding of how experiential education can work with any subject.

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]]>Craig CerhitExperiential Education - Part 2This weeks show we delve deeper into experiential education by taking a look at how the Environmental School weaves together lessons and experiences. One of the most common questions that parents in the school get is, "How do they learn math?" Well, after listening to this episode you should get a better understanding of how experiential education can work with any subject.falseExperiential Education - Part 1Craig CerhitSat, 06 Jun 2015 17:22:11 +0000https://www.foundintheforest.com/podcast/2015/6/6/experiential-education-part-152cc80e7e4b0113011c2e724:551ed23ae4b0b1cf1062ffa2:557327a9e4b0601c9ccb6e5dExperiential education is one of the central pedagogies of the Environmental School. On a daily basis, the students are exposed to places and opportunities to have unique experiences which creates a rich learning environment. Wether it's at a BMX track, archery range, power dam, beach, or forest, the lessons are designed around the place which are selected by the types of meaningful experiences that can be had.  The benefit of experiential education is that the learning has more impact because the kids are directly involved, therefore the learning sticks with the children.

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]]>Craig CerhitExperiential EducationExperiential education is one of the central pedagogies of the Environmental School. On a daily basis, the students are exposed to places and opportunities to have unique experiences which creates a rich learning environment. Wether it's at a BMX track, archery range, power dam, beach, or forest, the lessons are designed around the place which are selected by the types of meaningful experiences that can be had. The benefit of experiential education is that the learning has more impact because the kids are directly involved, therefore the learning sticks with the children.false13:13Eco-EducationCraig CerhitSat, 23 May 2015 17:00:00 +0000https://www.foundintheforest.com/podcast/2015/5/22/eco-education52cc80e7e4b0113011c2e724:551ed23ae4b0b1cf1062ffa2:555f914be4b0ab57bbad4e99The Environmental School weaves ecological education into the fabric of the curriculum. In this chapter we’ll hear from SFU researchers, students, and educators talk about how our relationship with the environment needs to start with the youngest among us.

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]]>Craig CerhitEco-EducationThe Environmental School weaves ecological education into the fabric of the curriculum. In this chapter we’ll hear from SFU researchers, students, and educators talk about how our relationship with the environment needs to start with the youngest among us.falseLearning In The RainCraig CerhitSat, 09 May 2015 17:01:00 +0000https://www.foundintheforest.com/podcast/2015/5/7/learning-in-the-rain52cc80e7e4b0113011c2e724:551ed23ae4b0b1cf1062ffa2:554c3506e4b00006db40c4ecThis weeks episode answers one of the most common questions that parents of the Environmental School get asked, "How can kids learn outside in the rain?" It does rain a lot in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, about 168 days of rain a year, accumulating around 1400mm of the wet stuff. The kids, educators and parents have all adapted to being exposed to the elements, and don't run for cover whenever the clouds darken.

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]]>Craig CerhitLearning In The RainThis weeks episode answers one of the most common questions that parents of the Environmental School get asked, "How can kids learn outside in the rain?" It does rain a lot in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, about 168 days of rain a year, accumulating around 1400mm of the wet stuff. The kids, educators and parents have all adapted to being exposed to the elements, and don't run for cover whenever the clouds darken.falseLearning OutdoorsCraig CerhitSat, 02 May 2015 17:00:00 +0000https://www.foundintheforest.com/podcast/2015/4/4/episode-4-learning-outdoors52cc80e7e4b0113011c2e724:551ed23ae4b0b1cf1062ffa2:55202b01e4b00f468f8af697This weeks episode is really a continuation of last weeks show which was on place based education, in that, the students of the Environmental School are very often learning in the great outdoors. One of the many benefits of the location of the school is that it is surrounded by many great parks, lakes and rivers which provide a classroom experience like none other.

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]]>Craig CerhitLearning OutdoorsOne of the many benefits of the location of the school is that it is surrounded by many great parks, lakes and rivers which provide a classroom experience like none other.falsePlace Based EducationCraig CerhitSat, 25 Apr 2015 17:00:00 +0000https://www.foundintheforest.com/podcast/2015/4/3/episode-3-place-based-education52cc80e7e4b0113011c2e724:551ed23ae4b0b1cf1062ffa2:551f3ae7e4b0871893387dc8One of the more visible aspects of the school is that there is no conventional school building, all the learning happens in place around the community and every new place the school visits has something to teach.

Next week’s show we look at the learning in the outdoors

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]]>Craig CerhitPlace Based EducationOne of the more visible aspects of the school is that there is no conventional school building, all the learning happens in place around the community and every new place the school visits has something to teach.falseReport Cards & Mixed GradesCraig CerhitSat, 18 Apr 2015 15:00:00 +0000https://www.foundintheforest.com/podcast/2015/4/3/episode-2-mixed-grades52cc80e7e4b0113011c2e724:551ed23ae4b0b1cf1062ffa2:551ef7f2e4b0b038c6c21184This week's episode delves into the topic of report cards and mixed grades. The educators at the Environmental School have done away with the traditional letter grades and have developed a system that is more useful for parents and students. Unlike conventional schools, the Environmental School separates all the kindergarten to grade seven students into four clans which leads to a unique age mixing environment for the kids.

Next weeks show we look at place based education.

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]]>Craig CerhitReport Cards and Mixed GradesThe educators at the Environmental School have done away with the traditional letter grades and have developed a system that is more useful for parents and students. Unlike conventional schools, the Environmental School separates all the kindergarden to grade seven students into four clans which leads to a unique age mixing environment for the kids.falseA Need For ChangePodcastCraig CerhitSat, 11 Apr 2015 15:00:00 +0000https://www.foundintheforest.com/podcast/2015/4/3/5atnwj319nyrz3guig42sbfz2ajbvm52cc80e7e4b0113011c2e724:551ed23ae4b0b1cf1062ffa2:551ed991e4b0e06c69fbfb6dThis podcast series takes the interviews from the film Found In The Forest and further explores the concepts and pedagogies of the Environmental School in British Columbia.

This first episode is all about the need for change and how the idea of the Environmental School came about. Through interviews with the school's principal, educators, administrators, researchers and parents we learn how a public school that is so different than any other, can grow.

Next week’s show we look at how the school handles report cards and grade separation.

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]]>Craig CerhitA Need For ChangeThis first episode is all about the need for change and how the idea of the Environmental School came about. Through interviews with the school's principal, educators, administrators, researchers and parents we learn how a public school that is so different than any other, can grow.false00:11:32PodcastThe Found In The Forest PodcastCraig CerhitMon, 06 Apr 2015 17:18:30 +0000https://www.foundintheforest.com/podcast/2015/4/6/the-found-in-the-forest-podcast52cc80e7e4b0113011c2e724:551ed23ae4b0b1cf1062ffa2:5522b5b8e4b047e0ca43d411This podcast series takes the interviews from the film Found In The Forest and further explores the concepts and pedagogies of the Environmental School in British Columbia.

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