Outdoor Education: Unlocking the Wonders of the Natural Classroom
This perfectly practical course will guide you step-by-step from the rationale behind offsite learning to taking part in trainer-led outdoor tasks to finally running and analysing your own activities out and about. It is ideal for those trainers and educators who are looking to make a marked difference in the way their training is executed within their organisations.
Description
- Suitable for teachers (primary, secondary, higher education).
- Minimum language level: B1.
Participants are expected to take a full and active part in all aspects of the course in order to maximise the teaching and learning opportunities on offer. A plethora of ideas will be explored, including games, drama, music, and art-based activities, to turn dry coursebook content into kinaesthetic, fun, and memorable learning experiences. Throughout, you will also:
- Evaluate and develop your own teaching techniques and personal practice.
- Be actively involved in your own lifelong learning journey.
- Discuss and critique your own ideas with other professionals in your field.
Ƶing objectives
This course equips participants with the skills to design, manage, and evaluate successful outdoor activities by identifying suitable locations, setting clear objectives, and fostering effective group culture.
Participants will critically review activity plans, assess outcomes from both trainer and participant perspectives, and create detailed records for presentations and peer assessments.
The program emphasises constructive feedback, enabling participants to refine their delivery of outdoor activities with clear objectives and effective group management while actively engaging in and analysing the success of peer-led activities.
Methodology & assessment
You will be encouraged to take an active role in all sessions, maximising your use of English, and experiencing for yourself the activities your learners will be participating in.
The programme is delivered over 5 days and involves classroom contact time, outdoor sessions, and an Erasmus+ Offsite Training Day with a task. Our practical course will endeavour to provide you with the skills to implement your own outdoor experiences as part of a wider educational curriculum. The programme aims to be inclusive, immersive, and fully interactive. As such, daily content may change or develop as you, your peers and the course leader decide on the best path.
Materials, digital tools & other learning resources
Teams folder with slides and course content are shared via Teams, enabling participants to access, contribute, and collaborate with peers, past and present, throughout the course.
Certification details
Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate, including their name, date of birth, course title, course dates, total sessions attended, and overall attendance record. This certificate recognises their participation and engagement.
Pricing, packages and other information
-
Price:425Euro
-
Course package content:
All courses require a one-off €75 registration fee per trainee and include:
- Course resources and WiFi on school premises
- Europass Mobility Validation
- Alpha School CEFR Certificate of Attendance
- Use of executive suite kitchenette
- Refreshments (tea/coffee)
- Off-site training in Valletta, Mdina or St. Paul’s Bay including entrance ticket to one cultural attraction.
-
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:
-
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:Post-secondary non-tertiary education (ISCED 4)Other
-
Target audience type:TeacherStudent TeacherOther
-
Ƶing time:25 hours or more
Upcoming sessions
Past sessions
Provider
More courses by this organiser
Tech-Enhanced Creative Teaching Strategies: Merging Creativity and Technology
Business English in Action: Advanced Skills for the Digital Age
