Tag: walking

Murder, diamonds and walking: using walks in your teaching practice through an exploration of Hatton Garden

Hatton Garden boasts a rich and colourful history.  It is known as the jewelry quarter and is the site of infamous crimes such as the recent Hatton Garden heist or the 17th century murder memorialised by Bleeding Heart Yard.  Many layers of history, extremes of poverty and wealth, and change are shared in the buildings such…Continue Reading Murder, diamonds and walking: using walks in your teaching practice through an exploration of Hatton Garden

Walking the City

Now in its third year, the Culture Capital Exchange (TCCE) is hosting a three day Walking the City event.  This event brings together a diverse range of creative and innovative walks taking place around the capital. The variety of walk themes include: London’s natural spaces, the Sounds of Early Modern Theatre, a public salon on feminism and criticism, an experimental…Continue Reading Walking the City

The Science Behind Learning in the Outdoors

In LEaD we have a strong track record of using walking as an educational development tool.  This accessible and enlightening Farscape webinar explores the science behind learning in the outdoors.  It draws on a variety of academic sources including neuroscience, leadership theory and attention restoration theory.  Farscape offer leadership development through experiential learning.  They engage in…Continue Reading The Science Behind Learning in the Outdoors

Walking as learning ideas and guidance

Walking can add a dynamic element to the learning experience and can be particularly effective for active learning, creativity and reflective practice.  A University campus or city offer a variety of spaces for free roaming and stimulating sights and artefacts.  This post shares some guidance on planning a walking activity.  If you have experienced walking…Continue Reading Walking as learning ideas and guidance

Walking, learning and leadership development

Increasingly in Higher Education we work with uncertainty and complexity without simple solutions or clear trajectories.  Consequently to develop as leaders, our fundamental tool is reflective practice.  This involves creating a space to reflect on our progression and challenges, our values and strengths, and to experiment and connect with others.  In LEaD we have been…Continue Reading Walking, learning and leadership development

Silver Vaults Walking and Learning Activity

London could be viewed as a giant extended classroom freely available to use for activities, wandering and discovery.  The scene of our latest walking and learning activity was a literal treasure trove under the pavements of Chancery Lane, the London Silver Vaults.  This fascinating underground site now hosts 30 specialist silver retailers and started life as…Continue Reading Silver Vaults Walking and Learning Activity

The Walking Reading Group and Beyond

The highly successful Walking Reading Group, facilitated by Lydia Ashman, Ania Bas and Simone Mair, finished it’s current iteration of walks with a flurry of activity this month.  Events included a suite of walks in Bilbao, a ‘Walking as Resistance’ walk around parliament and the surrounding area with texts and themes arising from the Human Rights…Continue Reading The Walking Reading Group and Beyond