
Nature is a Classroom: Activities and skills in Nature for Students, Teachers, and other Extraordinary People
This course is intended for anyone who wants to spend more time in nature. Be it with their students or by themselves. It will not focus on just one topic but offer a plethora of activities that can be done in nature, ranging from games to learning. The digital age changed our students habits and the way we teach them.
Description
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- Course description:
The idea of this course is to bring people, both big and small, into nature, and motivate them to spend more time in it and use it for teaching and exercise. Almost all activities will take place outside in forested areas. The great majority of these activities will provide attendees with practical skills they can apply in their lives and further teach others.
Orientation skills, tying knots, and making a shelter, all of these will be shown and applied in several forest locations. Medieval forts and historical monuments will be visited, and their setting used as background for storytelling and teaching history.
Solitary viewpoints will provide a calming environment for simple yoga exercises and calming meditation. Wonderful green clearings will become playgrounds for exciting, competitive games.
Since visiting nature often depends on the benevolence of weather, indoor activities will not be neglected. Simple dexterity and quick-thinking games that can be used in the classroom will be presented.
Hiking in nature will be an integral element of the course so some level of physical wellbeing is required of attendees. The trail difficulty will mostly be low with one medium-level walk. Neither walk should take more than 30-45 minutes between breaks. Comfortable clothing and footwear are advised.
Ƶing objectives
- Read maps and use a compass for orientation
- Perform simple yoga and meditation exercises
- Use nature and surroundings for teaching
- Create a shelter and useful tools
- Communicate in English using pioneering vocabulary
Methodology & assessment
- Filling out the Pre-course survey to tailor the course activities to participants’ needs
- Daily reviews of learning outcomes in the activity “Daily sum-up”
- Filling out the Evaluation Questionnaire at the end of the course
Materials, digital tools & other learning resources
We provide a variety of materials and digital tools for an effective learning experience, depending on the course:
Materials: Printouts, textbooks, project kits, art supplies (for creative courses), reference books, and visual maps to support learning.
Digital Tools: Access to an online platform, necessary software, e-books, articles, ICT tools for digital courses, and instructional videos to enhance understanding.
Certification details
- Certificate of attendance
- Europass mobility document
Pricing, packages and other information
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Price:400Euro
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Course package content:
Included in the Course Package: Complimentary coffee, tea, and snacks; all necessary course materials, including printouts, certificates, and Europass documents; a guided city tour to explore local culture and history; and local transport for course-related activities, such as excursions and workshops.
Not Included: Meals, accommodation (recommendations provided), airport transfers, additional activities outside the scheduled program, and personal expenses like souvenirs and extra meals.
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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:
Notify us by email if you need to cancel. Options include rescheduling or transferring your spot to a colleague.
Refund policies are: More than 4 weeks before the course: 50% of the course cost is retained. Less than 4 weeks before the course: the full amount is retained.
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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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Ƶing time:25 hours or more
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