Teaching, Learning & Innovation Summer Institute

In this 90-minute workshop, we'll embark on a transformative journey, diving deep into the values of interdisciplinary learning and embodied education within the context of ecological belonging. Through call-and-response activities, we'll create a harmonious space for collective exploration.

Drawing from our diverse experiences as post-baccalaureate fellows at the Earth Commons, Center for Social Justice, and Laboratory for Global Performance and Politics, we'll share our individual stories, weaving together narratives of discovery, challenge, and growth. We'll transition into immersive storytelling sessions, where participants will respond to reflection prompts through various creative mediums—be it poetry, short stories, vision boards, maps, or constellation activities.

These activities will allow us to tap into our imagination, intuition, and emotions, fostering a deeper connection to the ecological world around us. As we share our creations and insights, we'll engage in thoughtful discussions on how these practices can be integrated into educational settings and the importance of doing so to be trauma-informed and culturally sustainable educators. Together, we'll explore practical strategies for implementing interdisciplinary and embodied approaches in the classroom, empowering educators to nurture a sense of ecological belonging among their students. Join us on this enriching journey of exploration, creation, and collaboration as we reimagine education through the lens of ecological interconnectedness.