New Publication: Wilding Pedagogies in Greece – Nature as Co-Teacher

We are thrilled to share that three members of Wild Pedagogies Greece – Zoe Theodosaki, Alexandros Georgopoulos, and Costas Gavrilakis – have recently published an article in the Australian Journal of Environmental Education, titled: Wilding Pedagogies: Impact of an In-Service Teacher Training in Greece with Nature as Co-Teacher.
Their work acknowledges the need for reconsideration of humans’ place and role in the ecosystem and focuses on the importance of a more ecocentric pedagogy.
Twelve educators participated in a journey of immersive, relational, and affective experiences in nature. The study explored shifts in participants’ understanding of the self, their role as educators, and their views on environmental education.

Key insights from the study:
Deep experiences with nature can shift perceptions from an individualistic self toward a more connected and ecological Self.
Teacher identity can transform toward that of a change agent, capable of challenging the dominant educational narratives.
Ethics and values education can emerge as central to teacher training when wild pedagogical practices are embraced.