OUTDOOR EDUCATION To Improve Pupils’ Participation And Prevent School Drop-Out

Third-party on-site course

OUTDOOR EDUCATION To Improve Pupils’ Participation And Prevent School Drop-Out

Outdoor education is an innovative teaching method in which daily school moments are carried out of the classroom and into your neighborhood or a local area of interest. Outdoor learning implies regular and purpose-driven activities outside of the class.

Last updated: 19.03.2025

Next upcoming session:

25.05.2025 - 01.06.2025

Italy , Calabria , Soverato

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Description

O.E. has now a literature with theories and practices, manuals and research, new experiences and examples of existing networks.

The working method allows students to use their bodies and senses in learning activities that expose them to the real world for personal and hands-on experiences. Outdoor learning provides space for academic activities, communication, social interaction, experiences, spontaneity, play, curiosity, and imagination. Outdoor education is covering all school subjects in an integrated education where outdoor and indoor activities are closely linked. Students learn in an authentic context: this means learning about nature in nature, about society in society, and the local environment within the local environment. (Jordet 1998:24).

During the activity week (6 days), participants work in direct contact with the local natural contexts experiencing various opportunities to practice outdoor activities in order to integrate new activities into their own teaching routines. The main method connected with Outdoor education is the so-called Non-Formal education. The program also includes activities in other social spaces in the city of Soverato like countyeards of partner schools, local libraries or the green spaces in front of the beach.

Due to our particular location on the Ionian coast, we pay special attention to environmental issues and attitudes protecting the sea and our beautiful natural landscapes.

After an opening day, the training participants will learn the basics in theory and practice of Outdoor education, which has a long tradition but also different perspectives at local, European, and global levels. You can usually spend two core days of the week in a local school.

We always structure our training to develop transversal competencies such as:

creativity
the spirit of initiative
flexibility towards change, motivation, passion, and open-mindedness. Outdoor Lessons and the general outdoor approach go far beyond spaces and materials. They imply a change in school habits, and teachers leave their “comfort zone” – the safe and protected classroom.

Below are five fundamental reasons why we believe outdoor learning improves educational outcomes for all.

Children’s mental health and well-being improve.
Children’s relationship with nature improves.
Education is more inclusive.
Curriculum learning is improved.
The development of the child is enhanced.

This training represents the perfect combination of different elements, from theories to real practice. It’s mainly developed in outdoor environments.

Learning objectives

Understanding different terms, definitions and approaches in the literature of outdoor education/outdoor learning, experiential, adventure learning;
Learning about the European and the global framework, the EU documents and guidelines and the connection with the Green Deal;
Experience tools and methods using concretely outdoor activities learning with other teachers;
Understanding the differences of the target groups, benefits of using outdoor education, especially fighting drop out and ensuring inclusion;
Developing different types of lesson plans experimenting creativity, critical thinking and working in nature.

Methodology & assessment

Our courses are based on a strategic balance between formal and non-formal education, indoor and outdoor education and the team takes care of a very important aspect of international mobility which is the intercultural learning which we develop with short excursions and facilitating the interaction with local partners, businesses and citizens of our territory. Each local context has its own economy so it’s always useful, in training programs, to get in contact with concrete examples (experiential learning and real based learning).
We always try to connect our learners to local teachers and students to cooperate in developing innovation and networking for future projects. C.T.E. works in European dimension and with an international spirit, at the local level and, according to the period of the training along the year and the weather, it is possible to change some sessions and add visits and meetings, in cooperation with our network of partners including schools involved in European proj

Materials, digital tools & other learning resources

We provide, after the completion of the course, all presentations, training materials and any other digital and learning tools used during the training sessions. Furthermore, extra materials are sent if there are updates and new ones researched afterwards.

Certification details

At the end of the training, C.T.E. delivers a formal certificate of attendance.

Our courses are in line with the Erasmus+ Quality standards for courses under Key Action 1 (learning mobility of individuals)

Pricing, packages and other information

Course package content:

In the course fee are included: organization, administration, trainers' costs and classes, further training/learning materials, certification, support of the team H24, photo-video reporting.

Extra costs are referred to logistics. JUMP is sending all the precise info when the participants or the Erasmus coordinator ask for information.
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:

With a proper time in advance is possible to cancel the participation, informing and explaining the motivation.
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