151: When Outdoor Experiences Can Inspire a Love for Learning
Lori Danz is the Wisconsin 2023 State Teacher of the Year. A career-long high school biology teacher has leveraged the unique opportunities of her district to add a whole other facet to her day. She manages and teaches the outdoor forest for her school district. All teachers, K-12, can come experience the forest for instructional purposes.
Utilize the resources available in your district to create immersive experiences.
Learn about the outdoor forest classroom available to Wisconsin students.
Provide students time to learn on their own and learn from each other.
We have to find confidence in the vulnerability that comes from student-centered learning
Just get your students outside for a walk and fresh air. It’s so beneficial to interrupt the traditional rhythm of the classroom.
Twitter: @LoriDanz2
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