
“Amazing insight into Outdoor Education”
This is a 20 hour course that will introduce educators to the various pedagogical
approaches in Outdoor Education and help them plan, create, manage, and promote outdoor education within their European area.
Description
Incorporating outdoor activities into education isn't just about getting some fresh air; it's about enriching the learning experience in profound ways. Here's why teachers should embrace outdoor activities:
Holistic Ƶing: Outdoor activities provide a multisensory experience that engages students on a deeper level. It's not just about what they hear or read but what they see, touch, and even smell. This holistic approach enhances comprehension and retention.
Health and Well-being: Spending time outdoors has proven benefits for physical and mental health. By incorporating outdoor activities, teachers can promote healthier lifestyles among students and themselves, reducing stress and improving overall well-being.
Experiential Ƶing: Outdoor activities offer hands-on, experiential learning opportunities that simply can't be replicated in the classroom. Whether it's studying ecology in a nearby park or learning navigation skills on a hike, these experiences stick with students far longer than traditional lectures.
Creativity and Problem-Solving: Nature presents endless opportunities for creative exploration and problem-solving. Teachers skilled in outdoor activities can foster creativity in their students by encouraging them to think outside the box and find solutions to real-world challenges.
Environmental Awareness: In an age of increasing environmental concerns, it's crucial for students to develop a deep appreciation and understanding of the natural world. By immersing them in outdoor activities, teachers can instill a sense of stewardship and environmental responsibility.
Teamwork and Leadership: Many outdoor activities, such as ropes courses or wilderness expeditions, require teamwork and leadership skills. By participating in these activities, students learn to collaborate, communicate effectively, and take on leadership roles, all of which are essential life skills.
Ƶing objectives
- Have a good understanding of the various terms,
definitions and approaches used in outdoor
education/outdoor learning, experiential teaching,
and adventures in outdoor learning, especially the 5
pedagogical approaches related to Outdoor Ƶing:
constructivist, collaborative, reflective, integrative,
and inquiry-based.
- Have familiarity with the European and global
framework, EU documents and directives and EU
Green Deal connection.
-Have familiarity with tools and methods for
implementing outdoor learning with other educators
Methodology & assessment
a very important aspect of international mobility: intercultural learning. We tailor this to the needs , attitudes, and profiles of our participants and the season of the session. This course is highly practical and participative, using a hands-on approach. We embrace the sharing of knowledge, work methods, and
activities that foster mutual learning and cooperation. We focus on innovation in
learning, using experiential training, with group and peer activities, learning by doing and best practice exchanges.
Certification details
You will receive a certificate of attendance which can be added to your Europass
certificate. In this course, we will complete quizzes to check comprehension and a
multi-faceted final assessment exam. 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
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Price:500Euro
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:TeacherStudent TeacherPedagogical Adviser
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Ƶing time:15-20 hours