Indigenous, Nature Learning, 'Forest' Schools in SA: A contextually viable alternative system of education or an unrealistic dream? by Kerryn Voortman https://padlet.com/kerrynmichellevoortman/enahoxq4umt665ax Do you think, given the contextual realities and challenges of the South African education system, that nature learning/forest schools would be a viable alternative education system? given the huge amount of learners in South Africa, not in formal schooling, and utilizing the traditional ways of passing down knowledge in the African cultures, could a more experience-based, child-centered indigenous form of education meet the needs of South African Learners? en-us 2022-06-22 07:52:44 UTC 2026-02-09 01:10:13 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f331.png Please watch this video and refer to the question I posed above. Please post your insights and answers on this padlet discussion board. kerrynmichellevoortman https://padlet.com/kerrynmichellevoortman/enahoxq4umt665ax/wish/2227697156 2022-06-22 09:36:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kerrynmichellevoortman/enahoxq4umt665ax/wish/2227697156 *Consent* kerrynmichellevoortman https://padlet.com/kerrynmichellevoortman/enahoxq4umt665ax/wish/2227706397 Please note, by participating/commenting on this padlet you are agreeing to allow me the right to use your comment in my Portfolio of Evidence for my B.ED. Honours in Inclusive Education final summative assignment. Thank you!
Kerryn Voortman]]> 2022-06-22 09:50:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kerrynmichellevoortman/enahoxq4umt665ax/wish/2227706397 Absolutely https://padlet.com/kerrynmichellevoortman/enahoxq4umt665ax/wish/2227756133 I believe indigenous knowledge plays a major role in our education system and has been ignored for years in our classrooms.
It is time to choose the education system that is for us and by us. 

Dineo Fihlela]]> 2022-06-22 11:09:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kerrynmichellevoortman/enahoxq4umt665ax/wish/2227756133 The importance of real life experience is so underestimated in SA. Outdoor play and experiential learning should be written into the curriculum. The challenge is getting children out of the formal classroom setting when teachers have so many measures and outcomes to meet. https://padlet.com/kerrynmichellevoortman/enahoxq4umt665ax/wish/2227782783 2022-06-22 11:48:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kerrynmichellevoortman/enahoxq4umt665ax/wish/2227782783 Wow, I am so impressed and hopeful that this could be a possibility in South Africa. Thank you for the effort and well informed motivation you have given. I have seen such schools in Sweden and was also so impressed with the independence and confidence of the children involved. In our school we have only an hour of Free Choice activities although I am happy that creative open ended play and construction is an important part. ECD in South Africa will benefit enormously through this work. https://padlet.com/kerrynmichellevoortman/enahoxq4umt665ax/wish/2227832149 Cilla mathews]]> 2022-06-22 12:54:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kerrynmichellevoortman/enahoxq4umt665ax/wish/2227832149