Ep 183: The positive and pitfalls of being lifelong learners as leaders with Nicki Farell from Raising Wildlings PART 1

Support the podcast and get bonus content today at www.patreon.com/theforestschoolpodcast Find part 2 at https://www.wildlingsforestschool.com/raisingwildlingsAnd give them a follow on their socials:- https://www.facebook.com/share/317yVGUXFPSJPwTb/- https://www.instagram.com/wildlings_forestschool?igsh=MTlxeDN6ZnVzdXFudw== In this episode, The Forest School Podcast collaborates with Nicky Farrell from Wildlings in Australia. They discuss the importance of lifelong learning in the context of forest school education. They explore how being passionate about learning and nature can drive educators to continuously seek new knowledge and experiences. They also discuss the challenges of being a lifelong learner, such as the pressure to conform to traditional educational systems. The conversation highlights the importance of modeling learning for children and creating a supportive community of learners. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Collaboration with Raising Wildlings Podcast 02:56 Passion for Learning and Nature in Forest School 06:12 Challenges of Being a Lifelong Learner 09:13 Modeling Learning for Children in Forest School 12:00 Building a Supportive Community of Learners in Forest School 25:37 Contemplating the Moral Implications of Overdramatizing Slugs 29:35 The Shift from Rote Memory to Practical Application of Knowledge 37:37 Conclusion and Invitation to Listen to the Second Half on Raising Wildlings Podcast