Outdoor and Adventure Education
Step outside the classroom and into breathtaking landscapes, urban and community spaces, museums and cultural sites! Ƶ us for a 7-day immersive journey where adventure meets education. Explore hands-on strategies to engage students, enhance well-being, and transform learning through nature.
Description
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- This 7-day training is designed for teachers and educators eager to integrate outdoor and adventure-based learning into their teaching practices. Through hands-on workshops, cultural experiences, and real-world applications, participants will explore how nature, museums, and urban spaces can become interactive learning environments. The program covers ecological responsibility, interdisciplinary learning, and mindfulness in nature while fostering teamwork and inclusivity. Participants will develop practical skills in planning outdoor lessons, using polysensory learning techniques, and implementing adventure-based education. With guided excursions, traditional dinners, and reflective exercises, this course offers a holistic approach to education, blending theory with practice.
Ƶing objectives
- Understand the benefits of outdoor and adventure-based learning for student engagement.
- Ƶ to integrate nature, museums, and urban spaces into diverse subject areas.
- Develop strategies to promote ecological responsibility and cultural awareness.
- Apply polysensory learning techniques to enhance student curiosity and inclusivity.
- Explore outdoor education’s impact on mental health and well-being.
- Strengthen interdisciplinary teaching through experiential learning.
- Gain practical tools for creating engaging outdoor activities.
- Foster teamwork, collaboration, and problem-solving through adventure-based learning.
- Enhance cultural competence and social awareness in educational settings.
- Develop action plans to implement outdoor education strategies in schools.
Methodology & assessment
Ƶing by Doing: Hands-on outdoor experiences, adventure challenges, and ecological activities.
Collaborative Ƶing: Group projects, peer exchanges, and shared reflections.
Photovoice Method: Using photography to document learning experiences.
Minimal Theoretical Input: Focused on practical application.
Assessment includes active participation in discussions, group work, and personal reflections. Participants will also develop an action plan to integrate outdoor education into their own schools.
Materials, digital tools & other learning resources
- Outdoor Equipment: Maps, compasses, nature guides, and observation kits.
- Digital Tools: Photovoice apps, museum interactive guides, and AI-powered educational tools.
- Printed Materials: Course handbooks, activity sheets, and reflective journals.
- Collaborative Platforms: Online forums and shared digital spaces for post-course networking.
- Local Cultural Resources: Guided tours, museum visits, and hands-on environmental experiences.
Certification details
- Certificate of Attendance in line with Erasmus quality standards
- Europass Mobility Document
- Ƶing Agreement
Ƶing Agreement Complement
Trainer: Marta Margiel, Assistant professor at the Faculty of Humanities. Active in the NGO sector as a non-formal educator. Her research interests focus on inclusive education, diversity and equality in the EU, and participatory evaluation, aiming to create meaningful, transformative learning experiences.
Pricing, packages and other information
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Price:560Euro
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Course package content:
The total cost of the seven-day course is €560 (€80 per day). This includes:
- Tuition fees
- Course materials
- One guided city tour
- Coffee breaks
- All required documentation (certificates, Ƶing Agreement, Ƶing Agreement Complement, Europass Mobility document)
Additionally, we offer optional cultural trips during the course, which are arranged with a trusted local company. Details and pricing will be available two months before the course begins.
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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:
must be communicated via Mail (courses@spatiateacheracademy.eu).
Enrolled students who cannot take part in the course for any reasons can always be replaced by another participant from the same organization, free of charge.
If students cancel at least 3 months before the beginning of the course(s), SPATIA will refund the entire amount.
In case of force majeure the Foundation will offer the possibility to change dates and course to students.
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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:Primary education (ISCED 1)Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
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Target audience type:TeacherTeacher EducatorNot-for-profit / NGO staff
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Ƶing time:25 hours or more
Upcoming sessions
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