Why we do what we do…
Last night, I was asked to present at a class for future science educators at BSU. I spoke about being a teacher in the public school, my research into the overlapping fields of environmental, outdoor, adventure, and experiential education, and lastly about the Alzar School. Interestingly, these future teachers were most interested in the Alzar School and what we are trying to accomplish. The big question was “why” take on this huge project if I enjoyed teaching in an established school.
Well, there are many reasons. But, here’s one reason the Alzar School is working so hard to provide outdoor experiences for teenagers. If you haven’t read the book “Last Child in the Woods,” check it out. It’s an interesting look at the effects of our increasing “indoor” lifestyle. This video, from the Today Show, talks with Richard Louv about the need for kids to reconnect with nature.
