Vertical Playpen

By: High 5 Adventure Learning Center
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  • Summary

  • Want to learn more about Adventure and Experiential Education? Then this podcast is for you! Listeners of this podcast will get; - Adventure Programming Theory - Facilitation Tips - Activity Ideas - Industry Career Advice - Interviews from Industry Professionals High 5 Adventure Learning Center is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to helping individuals, teams, schools, communities and businesses improve the way they live, learn and work together. Connect with us at high5adventure.org
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Episodes
  • The Experiential Learning Cycle (ELC) | Romy Alexandra

    The Experiential Learning Cycle (ELC) | Romy Alexandra
    May 6 2025
    In this conversation, Romy Alexandra discusses the concept of experiential learning, sharing her personal journey and insights into how experiential education can transform traditional learning methods. She emphasizes the importance of engaging learners through experience, reflection, and action, and explores the experiential learning cycle and various learning styles. The discussion also highlights the significance of reflection in the learning process and how it can be made more engaging. Romy shares practical strategies for facilitators to enhance their teaching methods and the need to bridge theory and practice in education.
    • Experiential learning is about learning through experience, reflection, thinking, and acting.
    • Reflection is essential for deep learning and should be varied to keep it engaging.
    • Learning styles are preferences that can change over time and should not box learners in.
    • The experiential learning cycle can be applied to all aspects of life, not just formal education.
    • Peer learning is often more impactful than facilitator-led instruction.
    • Creating a safe space for reflection can lead to powerful insights and learning outcomes.
    • Facilitators should strive to engage all learning styles in their teaching methods.
    • The journey of learning is continuous and can spiral into deeper understanding and action.

    Connect with Romy - romy@romy-alexandra.com

    Connect with Phil - podcast@high5adventure.org

    Support the podcast - verticalplaypen.org

    Music and sound effects - epidemicsound.com
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    40 mins
  • Lighthouse Parenting | Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg

    Lighthouse Parenting | Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg
    Apr 29 2025
    In this conversation, Phil and Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg discuss the concept of Lighthouse Parenting, a metaphor that emphasizes the importance of being a stable and guiding presence in a child's life. Dr. Ginsburg explains how this approach balances love and protection while allowing children to take healthy risks. They explore the role of adults in modeling behavior, the impact of stress and anxiety on children, and the challenges posed by technology and social media. The discussion highlights the need for emotional vulnerability in adults and the importance of fostering interdependence in future generations.
    • Lighthouse Parenting is about balancing love and protection.
    • Role modeling is crucial for children to take healthy risks.
    • Children need stable relationships to thrive emotionally.
    • Stress is a significant factor in unhealthy risk-taking.
    • Preparation is a form of protection for children.
    • Overprotection can lead to anxiety in children.
    • Social media has both positive and negative impacts on youth.
    • Emotional vulnerability in adults fosters connection with children.
    • Teaching basic human connection is essential before introducing technology.
    • Interdependence is key to raising secure and confident children.

    Learn more about Dr. Ginsburg - https://www.fosteringresilience.com/

    Purchase the book - https://www.fosteringresilience.com/book/lighthouse-parenting

    Connect with the podcast - podcast@high5adventure.org

    Donate to the podcast - verticalplaypen.org

    Music and sound effects - epidemicsound.com
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    32 mins
  • Communication in the Classroom | Mike Anderson

    Communication in the Classroom | Mike Anderson
    Apr 22 2025

    In this episode, the conversation focuses on the importance of communication in education, featuring insights from Anne Louise Wagner, Ryan McCormick and Mike Anderson. They discuss the barriers to effective communication, the significance of modeling appropriate communication for students, and the creation of a safe learning environment. The speakers emphasize the role of humor and personal connections in enhancing communication, as well as the need for continuous improvement in communication skills. They also explore the challenges of adapting communication styles in different contexts and the powerful influence adults have on shaping student communication behaviors.

    • Teachers often unintentionally send mixed messages to students.
    • Modeling appropriate communication is crucial for student learning.
    • Creating a safe environment encourages students to take risks.
    • Humor and playfulness can enhance communication in the classroom.
    • Personal connections foster a positive learning atmosphere.
    • Awareness of tone and body language impacts communication effectiveness.
    • Adults should model the behavior they want to see in students.
    • Communication skills can always be improved and refined.
    • Mistakes in communication provide opportunities for growth.

    Learn more about Mike: https://leadinggreatlearning.com/

    Connect with Anne Louise - alwagner@high5adventure.org

    Connect with Ryan - rmccormick@high5adventure.org

    Connect with Phil;

    Email - podcast@high5adventure.org

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/verticalplaypen/

    Music and sound effects - epidemicsound.com
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    38 mins

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