Goals & Outcomes

Goals

Within a supportive, playful and restorative setting, participating instructors will:

• Develop and refine a framework for nature-informed pedagogy 

• Experience a variety of nature-connection processes and explore their potential for enhancing their academic endeavors in their respective fields 

• Consider the importance of social and geographic location in course design  

• Reflect on relationships among nature-connection and select indigenous and critical education theories and practices 

• Cultivate a strong collegial network for collective inquiry, support and encouragement 

• Experience wonder, play, and joy in service of instructional and personal renewal  

Outcomes

• Values & Vision Statement  

• Enhanced framework for nature-connected pedagogy

• Community of scholar-practitioners committed to rigorous inquiry into, curiosity about, and love for the practice of nature-connected, contemplative pedagogy