Mica Fidler, Learning as Wilderness Expedition
From Flip-ed by Mike Chalupa and LaShawn Gardner-Bowser
March 14, 2026 · 31 min · Season 2 · Episode 5
About this episode
Mica Fidler discusses her journey in progressive education and the importance of outdoor learning.
Mica Fidler is an evangelist of progressive education because she experienced the power of curious, joyful, authentic learning as a student, teacher, and instructional leader. After studying literary translation at Brown University, she began her career with a Fulbright grant in South Africa. Since then, she spent a decade teaching and coaching in expeditionary learning schools, striving to bring the principles of outdoor learning into public school classrooms in New York City and Baltimore.&...
People in this episode
Hosts: Mike Chalupa, LaShawn Gardner-Bowser
Guest: Mica Fidler
Topics covered
- progressive education
- outdoor learning
- expeditionary learning
- instructional leadership
- curious learning
Keywords
- progressive education
- outdoor learning
- expeditionary learning
- instructional leader
- curious learning
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Brown University
Places: South Africa, New York City, Baltimore
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