On the latest episode of the NEXTcast podcast, available free on Soundcloud and iTunes, we speak with professor Louise Zimanyi about the Forest and Nature Program she helped to create, and about research she has done into the impact of the program through the Teaching Innovation Fund.

The Forest and Nature Program (FNP) is a unique play and learning experience that offers children the opportunity to succeed and develop confidence and self-esteem through hands-on learning experiences in a natural outdoor setting.

“In the forest, it’s calming. And children who have more difficulty indoors, maybe attending or resolving conflict…it’s very different when they’re outside.” – Louise Zimanyi

Listen to the episode or read the transcript here.

NEXTcast is a podcast about teaching and learning at Humber College, created by Humber Press and The Centre for Teaching & Learning. New episodes go up on Soundcloud and iTunes every second week.

To suggest a future guest or topic, email Humber Press at humberpress@humber.ca.

Kristin Valois
Humber Press