Season One: Episode Two Nature as Teacher - Embracing Nature Pedagogy with Ros Molyneux
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🎙️ New Episode Alert: "For Your Ears from the Early Years" 🌿
Nature as Teacher - Embracing Nature Pedagogy with Ros Molyneux
Kriegler Education is delighted to unveil our latest episode, "Nature as Teacher—Embracing Nature Pedagogy," featuring the remarkable Ros Molyneux. This episode, hosted by Lili-Ann Kriegler, explores Ros's extensive expertise in early childhood education and her passion for nature-based learning.
Ros Molyneux, an experienced Early Childhood Teacher, Consultant, and Coach, has dedicated over 30 years to the field. With a Bachelor of Education, Master of Education Studies, and a Diploma in Children’s Yoga teaching, Ros currently works with Gowrie Victoria as a Consultant, guiding teachers in early childhood programs. She is also the Director of Hearth Nature Play, a wild bush venue near Ballarat, where she fosters children’s connection with nature through Nature Playgroups and Bush Kinder.
In this enlightening conversation, Ros shares her journey from traditional classrooms to establishing Hearth Nature, where she integrates First Nations cultures and environmental stewardship into her teaching. Discover how outdoor play can profoundly benefit young children and learn about Ros's inspiring approach to education.
Recommended Reading List:
Last Child in The Woods (2005) by Richard Louv
Balanced and Barefoot (2016) by Angela Hanscom
Beyond the Gate (2023), edited by Claire Warden and Doug Fargher
Early Years Learning in Australian Natural Environments (2022), edited by Fran Huges, Sue Elliott, Karen Anderson, and Barbara Chancellor
Young Children and the Environment (3rd Edition, 2024) by Julie Davis and Sue Elliott
Inspirational Quotes:
John Muir: “Of all the paths in life you take, make sure a few of them are dirt.”
Edwin Land (quoted by Michael Bungay Stanier in How to Begin): “Don’t undertake a project unless it is manifestly important and nearly impossible.”
🌟 Listen, learn, and let nature guide your educational journey.
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Lili-Ann Kriegler (B. A Hons, H. Dip. Ed, M.Ed.) is an award-winning author and Melbourne-based education consultant. Her books are 'The Power of Play' for educators and 'Roots and Wings' for parents. Lili-Ann’s specialisations are in early childhood education (birth to years), leadership and optimising human thinking and cognition. She runs her consultancy, Kriegler-Education. She is passionate about the early childhood sector and believes in the transformational power of education.
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