Every person is born with natural gifts and strengths and an instinctive desire to develop and grow. There also exists a natural reciprocal relationship between humans and place. This can be clearly seen when we look at indigenous communities, who are still so close to nature and the land, that it is part of their identity (Cajete 1994). In Western society, many of us grew away from our natural gifts and strengths, and have forgotten about our natural bond with the land. However, these gifts and strengths are like dormant seeds, waiting for suitable conditions to germinate. Nature provides an inclusive learning environment for all kinds of learners and provides opportunities for active, experiential learning that contributes to remembering our natural selves.

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Developing the Explorers in the Garden: Exploring our Natural Self and Restoring our Bonds with the Land

  • Karel Sterckx

摘要

Every person is born with natural gifts and strengths and an instinctive desire to develop and grow. There also exists a natural reciprocal relationship between humans and place. This can be clearly seen when we look at indigenous communities, who are still so close to nature and the land, that it is part of their identity (Cajete 1994). In Western society, many of us grew away from our natural gifts and strengths, and have forgotten about our natural bond with the land. However, these gifts and strengths are like dormant seeds, waiting for suitable conditions to germinate. Nature provides an inclusive learning environment for all kinds of learners and provides opportunities for active, experiential learning that contributes to remembering our natural selves.