EDUCATION OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM– Learning from sites, museums, monuments & nature/ (6-day/ 7-day) LIMASSOL

Erasmus KA1 staff training course in Cyprus OUTDOOR EDUCATION, teacher development, museum staff, Limassol, Cyprus

Third-party on-site course

EDUCATION OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM– Learning from sites, museums, monuments & nature/ (6-day/ 7-day) LIMASSOL

There is strong evidence that good quality of learning outside the classroom adds much value to classroom learning. It can lead to a deeper understanding of the concepts that span traditional subject boundaries and which are frequently difficult to teach effectively using classroom methods alone. Through first hand learning experiences, pupils experience the world and construct their own learning.

Last updated: 21.03.2025

Next upcoming session:

21.06.2025 - 26.06.2025

Cyprus , Λεμεσός , Limassol

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Description

Learning outdoors can support curriculum delivery. Subjects become more vivid, interesting and interdisciplinary. Learning outside the classroom is the vehicle to develop the capacity to learn. It provides a framework for learning that uses surroundings and communities outside the classroom. A range activities can be conducted in the local area, museums, monuments and nature.

This 6-day course gives participants theoretical background about Education outside the classroom (EOTC), as well as practical guidelines to integrate activities and implement programmes across the areas of curriculum and school life. Discussions, site visits and group work will enrich sharing ideas and practices.

Course Schedule
DAY 1
• Indroduction & warm up activities
• EOTC: A new way of teaching & learning
• EOTC & lifelong learning skills
• Activities for team building
• History of EOTC
• EOTC & Curriculum
• Visit to Kourion archaeological site
• Discussion about activities in archaeological sites.

DAY 2
• Implementing

Learning objectives

During the course, participants will:
• get informed about the role, objectives and benefits of Education outside the classroom
• examine the importance of Experiential Learning and its contribution to lifelong learning
• get in touch with educational programmes in museums, archeological sites and environmental centers that are implemented in Cyprus
• examine examples of good practice from participants’ schools
• examine methodologies and strategies for implementing outdoor activities
• discuss the integration of activities/ programmes outside the classroom across the areas of curriculum in conjunction with the school policy and pupils’ age and abilities
• get informed about implementing school visits and organizing short or long activities to various sites, museums, monuments and out in nature
• examine the use of ICT& AI tools for collecting data; sharing data & communication; for map skills; for creative activities
• visit sites, museums, monuments etc. and plan activities/ programmes.

Methodology & assessment

The working methods that are used are highly practical and participatory. The experiential method is used to encourage the search for contemporary pedagogical theories and teaching approaches. The hands-on approach is used to examine real examples, case studies, surveys and simulations. The group activities foster mutual learning, cooperation and collaboration between participants. The discussions encourage sharing ideas, intercultural dialogue and the exchange of good practices between the participants. Social, networking and cultural activities give participants the opportunity to establish professional cooperation and links with teachers, staff, schools and organisations in Europe. At the end of the course, participants fill in an e-questionnaire for evaluation.

Materials, digital tools & other learning resources

Course Materials & resources
•    Instructor guidance
•    PowerPoint presentations
•    Activity handouts
•    Group work
•    Digital tools & apps
•    AI tools & apps
•    Site visits (historical center, museums, archaeological parks)

Certification details

At the end of the course, each participant will be awarded the Certificate of Attendance together, if requested, with the Europass Mobility Certificate. The certificate is in line with the Erasmus quality standards and includes a short description of the course and its learning outcomes, the dates, the venue and the name of the course provider.

Pricing, packages and other information

Price:

480

Euro
Course package content:

Course packages (2 options):
6-day course: 480 euro
Included: course fees, course materials, tours, museum tickets.
7-day course: 560 euro
Included: course fees, course materials, tours, museum
Additional information:

Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
Cancellation & changes:

Course cancellations and refunds
•    Cancellations at least 4 weeks before the course: EDUCULTURE will refund the entire amount, minus 10% or participants can join another course/session in the following 18 months.
•    Cancellations less than 4 weeks before the course: EDUCULTURE will retain the entire amount, and participants can join another course/session in the following 18 months.
•    Once the course has begun, EDUCULTURE will retain the entire amount paid.
•    Cancellations due to force ma
Additional information:

The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).

Additional information

Language:

English
Target audience ISCED:

Primary education (ISCED 1)

Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)

Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
Target audience type:

Teacher

Head Teacher / Principal

Teacher Educator
Learning time:

25 hours or more