"Outdoor and nature-based education" in TENERIFE, Spain

Third-party on-site course

This course promotes active and experiential learning for "out-of-classroom" education. Through group exercises and workshops, participants explore outdoor education's adaptability, from parks and gardens to forests and beaches. They'll also visit an ecological garden promoting environmental and garden-based learning.
Held on-site in Tenerife.

Last updated: 09.04.2025

Next upcoming session:

28.04.2025 - 02.05.2025

Spain , Canarias , Tenerife

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Description

Learning in nature has happened in the real world ever since humans exist. The small boxes called class/training rooms were invented only a few centuries ago. During the last decades, outdoor and nature-based education have become more popular as adult educators and teachers worldwide could see its benefits for motivation, involvement and development of their learners. We believe that outdoor education is really effective for teaching environmental education, so the course will combine the two. What you love, you protect.

DAILY PROGRAMME

>>>> Day 1. Introduction to outdoor and environmental education

Ice breaking: creating an effective learning environment
Indoors & outdoors games to build group cohesion
Exchanging good practices on outdoor/nature-based/environmental education

>>>> Day 2. Outdoor education in the Anaga ancient forest

Creative outdoor education techniques
Creativity in game-based learning, gamification & heritage interpretation
Treasure hunt. Environmental Yincana Tech

Learning objectives

To gain knowledge about outdoor education, nature-based learning, and garden-based learning.
To acquire knowledge and skills for implementing experiential and active learning methods in outdoor environments.
To develop competencies for enhancing student motivation and engagement through outdoor education across various formal subjects
To cultivate competencies in fostering social skills and emotional intelligence through outdoor activities and games.
To attain skills and knowledge for planning indoor and outdoor non-formal educational activities within a classroom or center.
To learn how to teach ethics and address risks in the context of outdoor education.
To develop intercultural competencies and heightened cultural awareness.
To build the ability to create an enriching and inclusive learning environment, promoting collective learning.
To foster networking skills and establish professional and personal relationships with educators from different countries.

Methodology & assessment

We tailor our working methods based upon the participants‘ needs and professional profiles in order to ensure easier adaptability and application of the tools to real life.

Tenerife Courses uses:

Active learning and experiential methodologies
Participative approach: group exercises, role plays, experiments, case studies, simulation exercises etc.
Learning by doing. Hands on approach
Collaborative learning: we foster the exchange of good practices and collective learning
Non-verbal exercises - to ensure an inspiring learning atmosphere and to facilitate possible language obstacles)
Daily feedback sessions and final evaluation.

Materials, digital tools & other learning resources

We provide all materials necessary and send participants a learning resources that they can adapt and use after the course.

Certification details

At the end of the course, we provide:

Certificate of attendance
Learning agreement complement
Europass document (if the sending organization issues one)

Our certificates abide by the Erasmus Quality Standards. They include a short description of the course and its learning outcomes, dates, venue, the name of the course provider and the course instructor(s).

We support you with preparing the Learning Agreements as well as any other documents that might be needed for your institution.

OID: E10006303

Pricing, packages and other information

Price:

400

Euro
Course package content:

The course fee does not include accommodation, meals or transport. There might be extra costs for private transport and meals during full-day outdoor activities.
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:

Please read our cancellation policy on our website.
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:

Early childhood education (ISCED 0)

Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)

Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
Target audience type:

Teacher

School Psychologist

Not-for-profit / NGO staff
Learning time:

25 hours or more