Exploring Creativity in Zoos: Integrating Art, Theatre, and Wildlife Education in Early Childhood
Join us for this course for CTLE hours, which combines strategies for fostering creativity through art and theatre with the unique educational opportunities offered by the zoo. Early childhood educators will learn how to incorporate artistic expression and dramatic play utilizing centers that incorporate multiple modalities within the context of conservation and zoo-based learning experiences. Educators will engage in immersive experiences that are easily and immediately transferable to their classrooms.
Location: Bronx Zoo
Date: June 6, 2024
Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Price: $50
Course is eligible for: 6 CTLE Hours
For more information about Professional Development courses, please contact: teacherinfo@wcs.org or (718) 220-5136
Meet Your Instructor
Nuno Peixoto (he/his)
Nuno is a Professional Development Coordinator whose love for wildlife, conversation, and education is present in all that he does here at WCS. He obtained his undergraduate degree in Childhood Education with a concentration in Biology, and his Master of Science in Teaching, Literacy. He has over 5 years of teaching experience at the elementary level, and he hopes to use these past experiences to partner with educators to expand their knowledge of the natural world and pedagogy. His goal is to foster a community of educators who will make meaningful changes in their classrooms and communities to help not only their students succeed, but also to inspire them to appreciate and care for animals and nature.