Professional Development

the nature of learning

a practical workshop for outdoor classroom management and facilitation

About the facilitator

chael macarthur (aka Tuckamore)

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Chael MacArthur has worked as an indoor and outdoor classroom teacher for more than a decade. Chael has failed at taking students outside many times. His passion for outdoor learning has guided him to keep trying, learning and growing to become an expert in creating deep and meaningful learning experiences in nature-based classrooms. Chael is currently the Program Director of Sea To Sky Outdoor School. He has spent the last 2 years teaching grades 2-4 in our Forest School.

This workshop will provide educators with clear strategies for overcoming common barriers to taking students outdoors, as well as tools for managing outdoor learning spaces and facilitating meaningful learning experiences.

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WHAT KIDS ARE SAYING

This trip was meant for educational purposes, but I found it more of a fun camp instead of a school camp. When we played learning games you tricked our minds into thinking it was a fun game instead of a learning experience. I learned a lot from this trip. I hope someday I will become an Islander.

"Dear Islanders, Thank you so much for teaching me about the importance of Nature. I learned a lot! You taught me that kids can make a difference too. Also thanks for teaching me all the songs. They taught me good lessons."

Thank you Islanders for a cool, fun packed week. I had fun and learned a lot about nature, sustainability, ethics and how I can be a difference. I learned a lot and best of all as I learned, I had fun.