Inspirational Online Professional Development For Educators
International research suggests that well trained professionals make a real difference to children’s learning. Enhance your practice through professional development to benefit children and families. We’re inviting you to join Dr. Claire Warden on a learning journey that will be full of inspirational research and practice in the field of inquiry-based learning and Nature Pedagogy.
INTRODUCING
Dr. Claire Warden’s approach to nature kindergartens has earned her international recognition as a pioneer in educational thinking. She is one of the world’s leading consultants and writers on the use of consultative methods in education. She also works internationally under her own name and has been widely acknowledged for her expertise.
Mindstretchers is a training consultancy based in Perthshire, Scotland. They believe that children should have access to natural learning resources and that they should be able to lead their own learning. Through our training and resources we hope to share this philosophy with anyone working with children. All of our training can be applied to children from birth to 11. Above all else, we want to see children receiving the best education possible in a multi-sensory environment. We hope to share our positive attitude.
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Online Courses
They offer short online training courses which should take roughly one hour. They offer a combination of child-led inquiry learning, child-centered nature pedagogy, and Planning & Documentation with Floorbooks.
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Webinars
Mindstretchers’ dynamic educators are world-renowned nature and play experts. They will guide your teachers, families and communities toward a new level of connection to nature.
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Academy Talks
Their collection of Academy Talks, live & on demand are ideal for practitioners working with 0-11 year olds. Wherever you are in the world you can listen to or watch them at a time & place to suit you.
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"I have to say it heartened me to see Claire once again, albeit online!"
"Vry informative and motivating with great practical examples of how to put the training into practice. Claire is so very inspiring and engaging but relatable too. We're ready to reinvigorate our classrooms for next term!"
Mindstrechers Academy
Child-led Inquiry Learning
Child-centered Nature Pedagogy
Planning & Documentation with Floorbooks
International Nature-based Learning
