The Outdoor Learning Podcast

By: Derek Hyland & Chris Clark
  • Summary

  • A podcast about Outdoor Learning that brings together research and real-world experience teaching outside.

    Derek and Chris, two experienced outdoor educators, have conversations with each other and other outdoor educators about various practical aspects of using outdoor learning. Our goal is to provide educators who are new to outdoor learning and those who are experienced with ideas on how to start using the outdoor environment in their education practice and ways to expand how to use it more.

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Episodes
  • Outdoor Learning From a Student Perspective
    Feb 18 2025

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    In today's episode we meet up with a former student from Derek's program, Chance Blythe, to talk about his experiences in Outdoor Learning as a student throughout his educational career and how it might connect to his future goals of becoming an educator.


    Chris' Research Corner

    Richmond, D., Sibthorp, J., Gookin, J., Annarella, S., & Ferri, S. (2018). Complementing classroom learning through outdoor adventure education: out-of-school-time experiences that make a difference. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, 18(1), 36-52.


    Access our research, project ideas and more at:
    https://engagedstudent.weebly.com/outdoor-learning.html



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    48 mins
  • Outdoor Learning in Early Years with Maxine & Brianna
    Feb 3 2025

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    Derek and Chris talk with Maxine and Brianna, a dynamic duo of primary teachers from one of the Nature schools in the Saskatoon Public School Division.

    We talk about nature-based learning in the early years and primary context, how to enrich literacy instruction through the outdoors through vocabulary and hands on connection to ideas along with common challenges and concerns and how they navigate them.

    Chris' Research Corner article:

    Waite, S. (2007). ‘Memories are made of this’: Some reflections on outdoor learning and recall. Education 3–13, 35(4), 333-347.

    Access our research, project ideas and more at:
    https://engagedstudent.weebly.com/outdoor-learning.html



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    52 mins
  • Learning From the Land with Sandy Chocan
    Jan 4 2025

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    Chris and Derek join Sandy Chocan to talk about Cree Language, Land-Based Learning, Cultural Camps and students' need to build a connection to the land. Sandy also shares about the Circle of Courage and how Outdoor Learning can help teachers to authentically connect students to all aspects of it.

    Chris' Research Corner article:
    Brendtro, L. K., Brokenleg, M., & Van Bockern, S. (2013). The Circle of Courage: Developing Resilience and Capacity in Youth. International Journal for Talent Development and Creativity, 1(1), 67-74.

    Access our research, project ideas and more at:
    https://engagedstudent.weebly.com/outdoor-learning.html



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    49 mins

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