Educator’s Insight: A Dive into Sustainable Storytelling
Sustainability is a daunting concept. So, how do we navigate it? And how does this affect education? The short answer is... Storytelling! Educator’s Insight aims to share impactful stories and chart a path toward a more sustainable future. For as long as humans have been around, we have relied on the art of storytelling to communicate. In each episode, we sit down with educators and youth to discuss how storytelling can inspire others, share diverse perspectives, and unite people around the world.
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Episodes
Monday May 06, 2024
Monday May 06, 2024
Featuring: ULRI and ASU Fellowship Facilitators
Today, we introduce sustainable storytelling in the realm of safety science and education. Listen in to hear insight on using this tool to inspire learners of all ages and backgrounds.
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Featuring: Ben Curtiss, learning facilitator at COIL.
We sit down to discuss how Ben has navigated sustainable storytelling in the classroom in alignment with core curriculum standards. What stories do his students tend to gravitate towards? This insightful episode focuses on breaking down the barriers of formal education to provide a more project-based, story-driven learning environment for students.
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Featuring: Kalman Mannis, Senior Director for Rural Engagement with the Arizona Science Center, and Jeannie Colton with ASU's Center for Innovation and Informal STEM Learning.
In this episode, we navigate the diverse landscape of learners as Kal and Jeannie discuss how they convey sustainability concepts to life-long learners. We aim to answer why storytelling is a powerful tool for inspiring behavioral change and fostering connection outside the classroom.
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Featuring: Janet Ankrum, 8th grade teacher at Catalina Ventura School, and Michelle Jordan, associate professor in the Mary Lou Fulton Teacher's College.
Today, we focus on the most crucial audience and changemakers of sustainable storytelling: Youth. From the experiences of teachers and students, we dive into the importance of storytelling in youth education and how it inspires and amplifies the voices of young people from all backgrounds.
About the Host: Lara Van Lith
Hi! I'm a graduate student at Arizona State University pursuing an MS in Public Administration (Nonprofit). My background consists of a fun blend of social and natural sciences, where I received a BS in Conservation Biology & Ecology and studied Environmental Education through the lens of a biologist, and I am now pursuing my passion for public policy and community engagement to create sustainable solutions.
This podcast was created in the hope of sparking conversation. Sustainable storytelling is a fancy buzzword, but it truly is integrated into all aspects of life. I hope you enjoy listening to the perspectives of educators and students and find some inspiration to share your own sustainable stories!