Outdoor Learning: Alternative Learning Environments
The outdoor learning connection provides a framework for students to experience guided, integrated learning across the curriculum in natural environments. Students have the opportunity to gain unique and specific benefits from outdoor learning. Outdoor learning engages students in practical and active learning experiences in natural environments and settings, and this typically takes place beyond
Description
Outdoor environments provide meaningful learning opportunities to learners. The most important point of outdoor learning is the connection between the school curriculum and the outdoor environment. If the teacher makes this connection well, students’ cognitive, affective and kinetic areas can be affected positively. The field trips to outdoor environments also must be planned in detail and well prepared beside this connection. Three important preparation periods can be mentioned; before, during, and after the field trip. Every period has private specialties and needs different kinds of activities to help teachers to teach the program. By this course, the participants will see the different real and virtual outdoor learning environments, the preparation for outdoor experiences in these areas, and the different activities for before, during, and after field trips. Lesson plans will be created for different aims and different outdoor learning areas. The assessment will focus on. It will be emphasized how important the integration of the school curriculum is to an alternative learning environment.
Learning objectives
The main aim of this course is to foster excellence and innovation in education by equipping teachers with the basic knowledge and skills to integrate outdoor education activities in their education programs. Therefore, participants who successfully complete the course will be able to:
- define the concepts of outdoor education and learning.
- get acquainted with the key elements and growing trends related to outdoor education and teaching outside the classroom
- Learn and discuss the principles of outdoor education
- know the scope and importance of outdoor learning.
- Experience and practice teaching methods and techniques suitable for outdoor learning environments.
- Learn how to design, plan and deliver outdoor learning activities
Methodology & assessment
Certification details
Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa certification of attendance
Pricing, packages and other information
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Course package content:
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Additional information:Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
Additional information
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Language:English
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Target audience ISCED:Primary education (ISCED 1)Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
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Target audience type:Head Teacher / PrincipalNot-for-profit / NGO staffTeacher
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Learning time:15-20 hours
