Certificate in Outdoor Learning
A Practical Hands On course filled with action packed ideas of how to use the natural environment creatively
The course is concerned with exploring the use of the outdoor learning environment in a number of ways and will develop the confidence and expertise of practitioners, no matter their backgrounds into making decisions and choices as to the best approaches to use with their particular client group.
We will provide an overview of the current literature with an exploration of the historical significance of the relationship between childhood and nature in shaping the concepts of wellbeing, emotional literacy and confidence. Examples will be Froebel, Margaret McMillan and Goesta Frohm, a Swedish exponent of outdoor learning and Laevers as well as an introduction to Louv and Gill.
Give your children the natural experience they deserve, help them to appreciate the wealth of nature and to live lightly in the future
These theorists underpin much of our outdoor learning practice we observe, especially in the early years, and this is designed as a 90% practical hands on course, as a consequence, the majority of the time will be spent in sessions, exploring different natural elements. We will examine Earth, Air, Fire and, Water, with the main emphasis on the connectivity with the natural environment and how Nature becomes the third teacher. Underpinning each session will be a range of learning outcomes that cover aspects of social and emotional aspects of learning, practical knowledge or skill development to encourage confidence in participants.
Forthcoming Courses
| Course Type | Location | Start Date | End Date | Price | Status | |
| Certificate in Outdoor Learning | Silkstone - Barnsley | March 05, 2012 | March 07, 2012 | £390 | Places Available | Book Online |
| Certificate in Outdoor Learning | Carlton Lodge -Thirsk | March 14, 2012 | March 16, 2012 | £390 | Places Available | Book Online |
| Certificate in Outdoor Learning | Whiteley Woods - Sheffield | April 11, 2012 | April 13, 2012 | £390 | Places Available | Book Online |
| Certificate in Outdoor Learning | Guildford, Surrey | November 07, 2012 | November 09, 2012 | £390 | Places Available | Book Online |
| Certificate in Outdoor Learning | Blidworth, Nottinghamshire | December 03, 2012 | December 05, 2012 | £390 | Places Available | Book Online |
Course Content
Day 1: Introduction to Outdoor Learning
- Historical Context to Outdoor Learning
- Why Outdoor Learning is so important to individuals and communities
- Benefits vs Risks – How to maximize the potential and keep your children safe – Tools to do the job
- Sessions – Ways of using the Earth
- Reflective Practice, you and them
- Plenary - Taking away your joy
Day 2: Development of themes – the emotional and social curriculum
- Using a variety of reflections to enhance learning and reach potential
- Sessions – Things to do with a piece of string
- Examining ways of supporting children’s development – to be or not to be
- Sessions – 25 ways of using the air around you
- Plenary – Transferring your passions
Day 3: Working with a range of groups and linking into curricula
- Maslow and the basic needs of life, love and contentment
- Sessions – Ways with fire
- Developing themes and quality provision – 10 principles of quality in the outdoors
- Sessions – Ways of water
- Exploring and creative thinking
- Using your curriculum to maximum benefit
- Plenary
We can deliver this course for a group at your location - Please contact Rachel on 0114 2855534 for details.