A collaboration between Chaordic Design and Estonian Life
Last week we discussed action as a strategy for success, which links perfectly to this week’s interview with Talvi Parming. Talvi is an Estonian community leader here in Toronto, who has demonstrated thoughtful innovation and strategic action in the roles she has taken. Connected to her professional background as a teacher, Talvi’s efforts emphasize group physical activity, spending time outdoors, and hands-on education. She is also active as a juht (leader) for the Estonian Girl Guides.
What do you try to instill with physical activity that might help people on their individual paths in life?
I think it’s easy for many of us to spend the day behind a computer (especially if that’s your job, too) and Google the answer to most questions that pop into our heads. I guess my goal with teaching and working with young people is to keep them away from their devices for long enough to wonder about how or if something can be done and to actually go out and try it (e.g. watch leaves race down a river, boost friends up to climb a tree, try to walk across a field with your eyes closed, roll down a hill in a straight line).
Is there someone in particular you look up to as a teacher? If so, what have you learned from them to use in your own career and activities?
The best teachers I had were those that gave us challenges, just for the sake of challenges. An element of competition can make it fun, but if the challenge is creative, as well as challenging yourself to do more than last time, the reward is……
(Pikemalt Eesti Elu 17.07.2020 paber- ja PDF/digilehes)