#5 – Outdoor Education: Lessons within nature

Who is this course intended for?

This course targets a wide range of individuals, including teachers and school personnel from pre-school to primary, secondary, vocational, adult, special needs education and all those who want to improve their digital competences and to learn new ways to learn.

This outdoor education course for teachers offers comprehensive training on utilizing nature as a dynamic classroom. Participants will learn how to design engaging outdoor lessons that foster environmental awareness, teamwork, and critical thinking. Through experiential learning, educators will develop skills to create memorable outdoor experiences and inspire a deeper connection between students and the natural world.

Methodology

The methodology will involve a combination of theoretical classes, examples of best practices, content creation workshops, discussions, and experience sharing. Participants will have the opportunity to develop tangible final products and learn through their creation.

Outcomes

  1. Nature-Integrated Lesson Plans: Participants will gain expertise in designing innovative lesson plans that seamlessly integrate outdoor elements, providing students with enriching and hands-on learning experiences.
  2. Enhanced Environmental Awareness: Educators will develop a deeper understanding of ecological concepts and sustainable practices, fostering a sense of environmental stewardship among their students.
  3. Improved Team Building and Collaboration Skills: Teachers will learn how to facilitate team-building activities in nature, promoting positive peer relationships and effective communication among students.
  4. Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Abilities: Through outdoor challenges and problem-solving tasks, participants will enhance their students’ critical thinking skills and adaptability in real-world situations.
  5. Confidence in Outdoor Safety and Risk Management:Teachers will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to ensure students’ safety during outdoor activities, enabling them to conduct risk assessments and implement appropriate safety protocols.
  6. Connection to Local Community and Nature: Participants will discover the value of local ecosystems and cultural heritage, fostering a stronger sense of community and respect for nature among their students.
  7. Engaging and Memorable Learning Experiences: By embracing outdoor education, educators will create meaningful and memorable learning experiences that inspire a lifelong love for learning and appreciation for the natural world.

5 Days Programme (25 hours, course sessions from Monday to Friday) 

  • Introduction of participants, outline of the programme, warm ups and icebreakers
  • Introduction to Outdoor Education
  • Discovering your environment
  • Designing Nature-Integrated Lesson Plans
  • Team-building and experiential learning
  • Fostering Environmental Awareness
  • Orienteering race design for students 
  • Outdoor digital tools Geocaching and Actionbound
  • Individual support
  • Presentation of outcomes, discussion, evaluation and closing session
  • cultural and social programme
  • Team Building and networking activities
  • City tour or a cultural trip

Certificate

Each participant will get a course attendance certificate.

Course Fee

The course fee is 80€ per day, including tuition and materials, cultural programme, support in preparation and administrative work. We do not have hidden fees.

After registration, you will receive an invoice (pro-forma) which you will have to pay by bank transaction. After you attend the course, you will receive the invoice.

Registration

You can submit a non-binding registration to reserve a place in the course until you are ready to confirm your participation.

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Course Dates

07. 10. 2024  – 11. 10. 2024 Granada

25. 11. 2024  – 29. 11. 2024 Granada

25. 11. 2024  – 29. 11. 2024 Málaga

20. 01. 2025  – 24. 01. 2025 Granada

17. 02. 2025  – 21. 02. 2025 Granada

17. 02. 2025  – 21. 02. 2025 Málaga

17. 03. 2025  – 21. 03. 2025 Granada

17. 03. 2025  – 21. 03. 2025 Málaga