Learning in nature: exploring outdoor education
The “Learning in nature: exploring outdoor education” course is designed to reconnect new generations with the natural world, fostering meaningful learning experiences for students and teachers alike, all within an immersive and experiential program set in a serene rural environment, providing valuable insights, practical tools, and networking opportunities with like-minded educators
Description
Outdoor Education is one of the most innovative educational approaches in the European context, as well as worldwide. New generations of children and youth have few opportunities for direct and authentic experiences in nature, making outdoor education a good solution to the challenge of reconnection to the natural world. Moreover, the outdoor experience can create great opportunities for meaningful learning experiences, both for students and for teachers.
We can teach and learn curricular subjects outdoors, grow social and personal skills and develop a sense of wonder and responsibility for the natural world.
Based in an outdoor training centre located in a rural setting, the course provides an immersive and experiential programme. In this course you will find an introduction to Outdoor Education theory and methodology, some practical tools, personal and professional insights and the opportunity for sharing and networking with passionate colleagues.
Learning objectives
The main objective of this training course is to provide a deep introduction in
outdoor education. More specifically, the learning objectives are:
• Understand the cultural needs for outdoor learning and trend in outdoor
education, in Europe and worldwide.
• Understand the different learning opportunities offered by outdoors.
• Learn to read the natural contexts in term of learning options, as urban as rural
as wild ones.
• Know and understand experiential learning approach for planning and manage
outdoor education programs
• Explore and discover personal inclinations and resources connected to teaching
outdoors.
• Gain confidence in teaching outdoor.
• Create a learning community during the course and after
Methodology & assessment
1. Self-assessment test before and after the training about the competence of an
outdoor educator. It is an assessment tool and, at same time, a learning and
reflection tool.
2. Qualitative evaluation, made through final reflection and sharing about the
personal and professional learning outcomes. This validation can be written but
also it can be expressed using creative methods for example drawing.
Individual evaluation will be combined with group final feedback and learning
assessment.
Materials, digital tools & other learning resources
Materials, digital tools and other learning resources may vary depending on participants' needs and the educational setting, so we encourage you to enquire about the best options for your context.
Certification details
Certificate of attendance
Pricing, packages and other information
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Course package content:
We offer courses, activities, and accommodation. Please, click on the following link to find out more about our prices: https://www.teachersrise.eu/prices/
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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.
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Cancellation & changes:
Please, click on the following link to find out more about our terms and conditions: https://www.teachersrise.eu/terms-and-conditions/
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Additional information:The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).
Additional information
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Language:English
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Target audience ISCED:Early childhood education (ISCED 0)Primary education (ISCED 1)Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)
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Target audience type:TeacherHead Teacher / PrincipalTeacher Educator
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Learning time:20-25 hours
Upcoming sessions
Past sessions
Provider
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