9. Literacy Moves Outdoors with Valerie Bang-Jensen

HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS EPISODE:

MEET VALERIE:

Valerie Bang-Jensen is a Professor of Education at Saint Michael's College, where she has earned the college’s Rathgeb Teaching Award. She received her A.B. at Smith College and MA, M.Ed., and Ed.D. degrees from Teachers College, Columbia University. Valerie has taught in K-6 classrooms and library programs in public and independent schools in the U.S. and Paris. She serves as a consultant for museums, libraries, schools, and gardens for children. Valerie is interested in children's literature and the connections between literacy and first-hand experiences. Valerie co-founded the Teaching Gardens of Saint Michael’s College, including one called Books in Bloom, which features flowers and plants found in children’s books, and another called the Word Garden.

HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS EPISODE:

In this episode, we are getting a "behind the scenes" look into Valerie Bang-Jensens' new book called Literacy Moves Outdoors: Learning Approaches for Any Environment.

TOPICS COVERED:

• Why Move Literacy Outdoors?
• Who do you prepare for Spontaneity?
• What is a Story Walk?
• What is a Word Garden?
• Why study Signage?
• Which Path to Take?
• Getting Started

CONNECT WITH VALERIE:

• TWITTER
• EMAIL

BOOK RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Literacy Moves Outdoors by Valerie Bang-Jensen
• Books in Bloom by Valerie Bang-Jensens and Mark Lubkowitz
• Sharing Books, Talking Science by Valerie Bang-Jensen & Mark Lubkowitz
• Saint Michaels Teaching Gardens Videos included

CONNECT WITH VICTORIA:

• FREE Seedling Newsletter
• WEBSITE: www.outdoor-classrooms.com
• EMAIL: [email protected]
• Instagram: instagram.com/outdoor_classrooms/
• Facebook: Facebook.com/OutdoorClassrooms1

OUTDOOR CLASSROOM RESOURCES:

• The Outdoor Classrooms CIRCLE Membership
• The Outdoor Teaching Bootcamp (provides the assessment tools for each phase of teaching outdoors)