From what I can tell all of the information that we teach is intricately connected to the earth, and it's systems. We have created a learning environment which tends to obscure this simple fact. For me eco education is about relearning, and exploring ways in which we can facilitate and foster our care and concern for the natural world from within the curriculum. 

It is about engaging and supporting students individually and as groups of learners. Students have individual learning styles, and in order to engage them effectively it is our job as educators to encourage them to share from their perspective. In order to be heard we must also hear. Honing your facilitation and group dynamic skills makes the learning environment positive for you and your students. 

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There are four main themes that I look forward to helping you include in your teaching: 

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1.Intellectual

This theme is centered around cognitive development, critical thinking, and the acquisition of knowledge. It involves the capacity to reason, solve problems, and engage with abstract concepts. Learning in this area is often structured, systematic, and analytical. Students who thrive on facts tend to do well in our present learning environment-but they are only one component of the student body. 

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2. Emotional

This theme focuses on emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and understanding others. Emotional learning is about recognizing, managing, and expressing one’s emotions in healthy ways, as well as empathizing with others. It is vital for interpersonal relationships and mental well-being. Sensitive students feel left out of quick paced discussion and practical application. They need to be heard to feel included.

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3. Physical

All information has a place where the ideas are grounded. This is crucial for all learners, and especially for those who have a strong practical bent. This theme may emphasize the physical aspect of learning, which includes coordination, strength, balance, and the development of motor skills. It involves engaging the body in practical, hands-on activities to build physical competence and awareness. These students often feel excluded from intellectual and esoteric discussions

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​4. Interconnection

Interconnectedness addresses the deeper, existential aspects of life. It is about finding purpose, meaning, and a connection to something greater than oneself. This theme can include personal values, morality, and one's relationship with the universe. Many students struggle with large existential questions that stop them from participating in intellectual or practical discussion. Without addressing their concerns they drift away from learning. 

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Integration of Themes:

The magic of this approach happens when we bring together these ways of learning together. That is where you and your students find the tools, the inspiration and the opportunities to connect what they are learning to their own lives, their community, their society and the planet upon which we depend.

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My work helps you develop the facilitation skills, an awareness of how to use these different ways of knowing in your teaching, class and curriculum design.

• Mind focuses on knowledge and reasoning.

• Body develops physical capability and practical skills.

• Emotion enhances relationships and self-awareness.

• Interconnectedness connects to meaning, purpose, and deeper truths.

Together, these themes create a complete learning experience that nurtures the individual in all aspects of life, leading to a balanced, fulfilled, and harmonious development.

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There are a number of ways to connect with students. Sometimes we are

challenged to engage their concern for others,

sometimes to connect with their own feelings, sensations, or thoughts. 

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I strive to help you clarify and identify and put into

practice your own unique skills to inspire your students. 

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Educators struggle to connect with their students on a deeper level,

making it difficult to engage and inspire them.

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Engaging your students hearts, minds, sensations, and sense of self go a long way to make learning effective

 

Making curriculum engaging and enjoyable for students, leads to increased focus and motivation.

 

Fostering  Environmental Awareness and Connection help students develop a strong connection to their community and their confidence in the future. 

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