Inclusion...It's Not Just an Educational Buzzword: The Being, Knowing and Doing of Education - Softcover

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Dianne McConnellDianne's journey is rooted in the belief that how we show up in the world matters. A passionate advocate for children and families, she has dedicated her life to nurturing their voices and fostering engagement. With over 35 years of experience as a registered psychologist and educator, Dianne understands that children are our most precious gift, offering unique lessons that can transform us all.Her life took a poignant turn while raising two boys with a rare and incurable disease. This journey of heartache and loss taught her invaluable lessons about resilience, compassion, and the importance of embracing diversity. Through her sons, Dianne discovered the strength of building effective, trusting relationships and the power of high expectations.Now retired in the serene surroundings of Nordegg, Dianne continues to champion the wisdom of connection-with each other and with the land. She believes that the forest holds vital lessons for us all, and that children have the extraordinary ability to change our perspectives simply by being who they are.In her children's book, "The Boys Who Listened to the Forest," Dianne shares a heartfelt narrative that reflects these beliefs, inviting young readers to explore the beauty of self-discovery and the importance of understanding one another. With an accompanying parent-teacher guide, she encourages meaningful interactions between adults and children, empowering the next generation to dream big and embrace the world around them.www.diannemcconnell.caCrystalynn TarrCrystalynn lives with her husband and two dogs on the southern edge of the Boreal Forest in the traditional territory of the Stoney Nakoda and Cree First Nations. Using paints that she makes by hand, with the rocks and soil that she collects from her mountain home, her paintings reflect her love of the place she calls home. Every rock, tree, mountain, lake, and stream, and the ecosystem surrounding them, is important. She loves getting to know these places. Her studio smells like the earth after a rain and is filled with curiosities: deer sheds, moths, dried mushrooms, eggs, feathers, and of course, rocks. Her favourite thing is to traipse through the forest looking for things to paint.@renderedearth