How to be a better listener as an educator • John Muir Laws

Are you truly hearing what the world is telling you? Join John Muir Laws, with a broad range of educators, as he reflects on, how to make yourself a better listener. Co-hosted with Star.

Date of origional video: 2025

In this session, we explore:
✅ Practical techniques to improve your listening skills.
✅ How deep listening enhances our connection to nature and others.
✅ Insights from the intersection of science, education, and art.

Whether you’re a nature journaler, an educator, or simply someone looking to improve your communication, this video offers valuable lessons on being present and attentive in a noisy world.

Timestamps:
[03:00] – Introduction: Why listening matters.
[04:06] – Perspectives on deep observation.
[10:45] – “Don’t steal the oportunity to struggle”
[11:00] – A Nature Moment
[1:23:25] – The Snow Globe analogy
[1:49:00] – Review of discussion points
[1:57:30] – Closing Connect with the Community:

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