Inspiration: Favourite article, research, charity
What motivates us? People doing great things!
Below are my recent favourites…
Favourite article
School Learning Areas is a wonderful idea put forward by David Crossland. Essentially, it’s an outdoor space in – or near – your school, which teachers can take a class to whenever they feel like it.
A simple idea, but highly effective for increasing engagement and wellbeing in students.
D. Crossland – How schools can create learning areas in their communities.
Favourite research
Dr Toby Quibell has published a fantastic impact report on Wilderness Schooling. It’s special because it measures the impact on attainment (instead of wellbeing or non-cognitive skills).
In summary, he takes groups of students to learn maths, science and English in a forest setting (for just 6 day sessions, spread over 6 weeks). The impact on their school grades is astounding. Students re-engage and improve their academic skills. Most importantly they see long term attainment improve (not just a short term spike). Prepare to be inspired!
Dr. T Quibell – Wilderness Schooling
Favourite new charity
Huge congrats to Olivia Hill for launching Operation Reach. We’ve had some great chats over the past 2 years and the approach she is taking will have a great impact on students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
In a nutshell, the charity takes student groups on international adventures (eg Ladakh), to discover the world and themselves – thus breaking out of their bubble and realising their potential. Congrats to the team on their first successful expedition to India this past summer.
