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 A collective of educators and students engages in immersive art- and design-driven practice to reimagine higher-education and primary-school teaching and learning at, and beyond, the University of Teacher Education. 

Rooted in curiosity, care and attentiveness to diverse histories and voices, the collective offers open-ended impulses that anyone can adapt, question or extend across a growing constellation of educational hubs.

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Method: EcoSense Micro-Workshop
Overview:

A 60-minute sequence of brief, nature-based probes that cultivate sensory awareness, trust, and collective reflection—designed for educator–student cohorts in a nearby forest or meadow.

  1. Welcome & Framing (5 min):
    Gather in a circle. Invite participants to honour the living environment and one another’s diverse ways of engaging—no one assumes expertise; all voices matter.

  2. Threaded Nature Walk (15 min):
    • Select a Thread: Each person chooses a natural quality to follow (sound, colour, texture, or scent).
    • Solo Drift (7 min): Walk quietly, noting observations in a pocket notebook—sketch bark patterns, list bird calls, or capture fallen leaves.
    • Pair Exchange (8 min): In pairs, share discoveries and ask one question about your partner’s observations, listening without judgment. 

  3. Trust & Tactile Trek (15 min):
    • Role Brief (2 min): Form new pairs. One is Guide, one is Explorer. Explorer closes eyes or gently covers them; Guide leads slowly.
    • Guided Stroll (6 min): Guide attends to ground, branches, wildlife sounds—Explorer notes textures and rhythms.
    • Role Swap & Reflection (7 min): Switch roles, then briefly discuss: “What shifted when sight was reduced?”

  4. Micro-Probe: Nature Storyboarding (15 min):
    • Sketch & Sequence (8 min): On a single sheet, draw three quick panels showing a moment you felt most alive in the walk—focus on sensory details.
    • Group Gallery (7 min): Lay out storyboards, stroll the mini-gallery, and silently note one element that resonates with you from a peer’s work.

  5. Collective Debrief & Commitments (10 min):
    Reconvene in circle. Invite everyone to name:
    • One insight about how nature and the body co-create learning potentials.
    • One small practice you’ll bring into your teaching to honour multisensory, inclusive design.

Cultural & Contextual Sensitivity: 
This workshop values varied relationships to land, embodiment, and disclosure. Offer alternatives (closed eyes vs. soft gaze), respect personal boundaries, and recognise that power and privilege shape who feels comfortable in natural spaces. Encourage ongoing dialogue to adapt these micro-methods to all participants’ contexts.