Maslow and Turner’s Take on Transformation from Camp’s “Magic” - with Star Wilkes - The Pudding #21

About this episode

Star Wilkes discusses her journey from a special needs camp in America to becoming a researcher and lecturer in the UK.

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/turner-and-maslow-to-transformation-and-magic Unpacking the Transformative Power of Summer Camps for StaffIn this episode, Dr. Mandi Baker and Travis Allison interview Star Wilkes, Lecturer in Special Education, Disability, and Inclusion Studies at the University of Wolverhampton. Star shares her journey from working at a special needs camp in America to becoming a researcher and university lecturer in the UK. She explains her ...

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr. Mandi Baker, Travis Allison

Guest: Star Wilkes

Topics covered

• transformation
• summer camps
• special education
• research
• inclusion studies

Keywords

• transformation
• summer camps
• special needs
• education
• inclusion
• research

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Wolverhampton, Go Camp Pro

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