Sentences with phrase «on outdoor education»

One of the best ways to learn about grit is to focus on outdoor education and go out into the wild.

One school in Gloucestershire cited by Labour as an example introduced «a drive on outdoor education» and an increased use of technology.

Wildfire Lodge is a year round retreat centre dedicated to promoting the highest standards of programming: with a particular focus on outdoor education environmental awareness, and stewardship.

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At the beginning of Jim Koch's new book about his adventures building the Boston Beer Company, our hero bails on a Harvard MBA to spend three years leading grueling, off - the - grid excursions for the famous outdoor education program.

Outdoor Education Crowing their studies on the Renaissance, students travel to Oregon for a weeklong stay in Ashland during the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, watching a minimum of three performances and participating in drama workshops.

Boston Nature Center Summer Camp in Mattapan and West Roxbury combine outdoor exploration, hands - on activities, and science education, helping campers to grow and connect with the world around them.

«From his days working in the Parks Interpretation / Education Unit at Niagara Falls to his days in public office, John has always been a steadfast advocate for state parks and the outdoors, and we are excited to see him return as project coordinator that will see him lead and assist on a number of park and governmental affairs initiatives.»

«Her dedication to the state's natural resources, outdoors and education of the public both on and off duty are to be admired.»

· For further information on the Countryside Alliance «Outdoor Education campaign visit countrysideclassroom.org.uk

On his Facebook page, Bennett said, «I am passionate about leading our state forward by investing in education, protecting our outdoor heritage, and creating quality high - paying jobs.»

Smitsonian Institution Programs Summer Archeology Programs Connected with DC Universities [Program for Deaf Students] Drinking Water Quality Research Center, Miami, FL [proposal for outreach to disabled students] Museum of Science and Industry, IL Chicago Schools Cooperative Museum Program, IL Recreational Faculties for the Handicapped at Rend Lake, IL SELPH Material Lawrence Hall King Report on Survey of the Special Educational Programs of Members of the Association of Science Technology Centers University of Kentucky Outdoor Education for Handicapped Project Directory of OOPS Programs Maryland Science Center, Baltimore, MD [notes on interview] ABCD Collaboration Science Program Non-Mainstreamed Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA Technical Education Research Center Camp Happy Hollow, Mayrille, MI Squam Lakes Science Center, NH Science Enrichment Program Opened to Handicapped Students NY League of Hard of Hearing, NY Center of Science and Industry, OH Carnegie Museum, Pittsburg, PA Pacoma Environmental Education Center, PA Roanoke Valley Science Museum, VA Fairfax County Public Schools, VA US Geological Survey Earth Science Program, WI ERIC - CRESS Info on Outdoor Ed - Science Programs National Council for Therapy and Rehabilitation through Horticulture Environments for the Able and Disabled Nature Study - A Journal of Education and Interpretation OOPS Out of School Science Proposal and Drafts Original Newspaper Article, 1980 - 1981 OOPS Out of School Science Proposal and Drafts II, 1980 - 1981

Eden's focus on the importance of outdoor learning and play can be seen throughout the work of the project as well as through the schools education team, with the ever - popular den building activities that take place in the project's arena during the summer and the landscaping and design of the play areas and gardens around the site.

Under her direction, Crellin Elementary School participated in a reclamation project that led to the creation of their Environmental Education Laboratory, consisting of a 5.5 acres outdoor classroom, on school property.

In 2012, Social Evaluator undertook an evaluation of the Social Return On Investment (SROI) of residential outdoor learning programmes run by Scottish Outdoor Education Centres outdoor learning programmes run by Scottish Outdoor Education Centres Outdoor Education Centres (SOEC).

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Coming from a background in outdoor education and educational technology, Brian fused his students» use of technology with field trips, art, hands - on activities and a problem - based approach, to build their schema of the world while at once connecting them to it.

It is worth asking your local outdoor education advisor or consulting the Institute's on - line map of providers to identify who your local direct providers or trainers of teachers might be.

A visit to a residential outdoor education centre has the potential to impact positively on a range of health and well - being issues.

«It is a real shame that outdoor education opportunities have decreased for many young people but we are proud to be one of the leading providers of outdoor education in the country, and given the positive impact of such opportunities on children and young people, we are keen to work with other schools, academy trusts and education providers to ensure that more students have access to outdoor learning.»

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I also work in outdoor education for the YMCA during the summers, focusing on building trust and team building with groups of students and adults.

For those association members working in the education market, the year ahead will be focused on providing the best possible advice to schools and settings keen to combine improving their playgrounds, outdoor classrooms and outside spaces with delivering positive learning and physical activity outcomes for children.

As with anything, there will always be an element of risk, however studies like the one mentioned above demonstrate that the risks involved in Outdoor Education are very low when compared to, for example, sports played on the school oval.

The Moston Brook site, adjacent to the school, has helped to provide a consistent approach to outdoor education as well as helping pupils to develop confidence through hands - on learning in an outdoor setting.

Amongst the report's policy recommendations calling for action on play from the Department for Education, the API has asked for: «Children's health and wellbeing to be prioritised with suitable availability of outdoor play spaces for early year's children, schools and communities.»

Having recently welcomed its 750,000 th educational visitor, the Eden Project's schools team is now embarking on a campaign to help outdoor learning become a central pillar of British education.

It is something that deserves careful consideration because, whichever route is taken, will have an effect on safety in outdoor education.

I was recently told by an opinionated stranger, who was happy ignoring the etiquette of conversation whilst queuing, that outdoor education should certainly be part of a child's education, but it was not something that schools should be involved with; the time and effort of educators should be spent on the academic attainment of students, not on getting students up hills.

In our latest feature on outdoor learning, Education Today hears from The Country Trust, a leading national education charity, on its ambitious plans to provide even more support to schools in disadvantaged areas and enable children to learn directly about food andEducation Today hears from The Country Trust, a leading national education charity, on its ambitious plans to provide even more support to schools in disadvantaged areas and enable children to learn directly about food andeducation charity, on its ambitious plans to provide even more support to schools in disadvantaged areas and enable children to learn directly about food and farming.

Rush started as an outdoor education specialist in Pennsylvania, and he later went on to work at IBM before meeting Rose at the DOE.

He teaches both graduate and undergraduate courses with an emphasis on middle school education, instructional methods, and outdoor / experiential education.

Today during lunch time I helped my students setup QR code readers on their mobile phones in preparation for an activity they will be completing in the coming weeks within my Outdoor Education class.

Education World: Your interest in outdoor learning was piqued on a school trip with a class of sixth graders.

«Healthy, safe and sustainable facilities combined with wellness practices like outdoor physical activity, nutritious food and hands - on environmental learning form a strong foundation for a quality education,» said Secretary Duncan.

Outward Bound is an outdoor education program that takes people on wilderness expeditions.

Suder's curriculum is further enhanced by a special emphasis on the arts: musical instrument instruction, ballroom dancing, and fine art, in addition to providing community based and outdoor experiential education opportunities.

WHEAPCS is a nationally recognized laboratory school serving as a «magnet» for science - focused, outdoor, hands - on education.

Any learning that happens through community engagement, including service learning, outdoor education and other approaches, can be enriched by the people who genuinely use the community on a regular basis — including adults and students.

They're all part of the unconventional outdoor education methods focused on cultivating the relationships required to sustain school reform.

The district also has one of the nation's few remaining Outdoor Education Centers located on beautiful Clear Lake in Dowling, Michigan.

Pat has written and taught the Montessori Pre-Primary Humanities program, served as a summer camp teacher, taught gardening and outdoor education, forged a trail in the woods on campus, and serves as a co-teacher for the MPP Humanities Art sessions.

(2017) Learning outside the classroom, Issue 302, p38 Frauman, E. (2010) Incorporating the concept of mindfulness in informal outdoor education settings, Journal of Experiential Education, Vol.33, Issue 3, p225 - 238 Humberstone, B; Stan, I. (2009) Well - being and outdoor pedagogies in primary schooling: The nexus of well - being and safety, Australian Journal of Outdoor Education, Vol.13, Issue 2, p24 - 32 Marzano, R., Pickering, D. (2007) The case for and against homework, Educational Leadership, Vol.64, Issue 6, p74 - 79 Moffett, P. (2012) Learning about outdoor education through authentic activity, Mathematics Teaching, p12 - 14 Mudd, A. (2007) Outdoor learning in the school grounds (primary), Environmental Education, Vol.84, p5 - 6 Scott, G., Boyd, M., Colquhoun, D. (2013) Changing spaces, changing relationships: the positive impact of learning out of doors, Australian Journal of Outdoor Education, Vol.17, Issue 1, p47 - 53 Sharpe, D. (2014) Independent thinkers and learners: a critical evaluation of the «Growing Together Schools Programme, Pastoral Care in Education, Vol.32, Issue 3, p197 - 207 Skates, E. (2014) On the up: Learning outside and raising attainment, Primary Geography, Issue 85, p14 - 15 Whawell, G., Tanner, J. (2015) Not like in the classroom, Primary Geographoutdoor education settings, Journal of Experiential Education, Vol.33, Issue 3, p225 - 238 Humberstone, B; Stan, I. (2009) Well - being and outdoor pedagogies in primary schooling: The nexus of well - being and safety, Australian Journal of Outdoor Education, Vol.13, Issue 2, p24 - 32 Marzano, R., Pickering, D. (2007) The case for and against homework, Educational Leadership, Vol.64, Issue 6, p74 - 79 Moffett, P. (2012) Learning about outdoor education through authentic activity, Mathematics Teaching, p12 - 14 Mudd, A. (2007) Outdoor learning in the school grounds (primary), Environmental Education, Vol.84, p5 - 6 Scott, G., Boyd, M., Colquhoun, D. (2013) Changing spaces, changing relationships: the positive impact of learning out of doors, Australian Journal of Outdoor Education, Vol.17, Issue 1, p47 - 53 Sharpe, D. (2014) Independent thinkers and learners: a critical evaluation of the «Growing Together Schools Programme, Pastoral Care in Education, Vol.32, Issue 3, p197 - 207 Skates, E. (2014) On the up: Learning outside and raising attainment, Primary Geography, Issue 85, p14 - 15 Whawell, G., Tanner, J. (2015) Not like in the classroom, Primary Geograeducation settings, Journal of Experiential Education, Vol.33, Issue 3, p225 - 238 Humberstone, B; Stan, I. (2009) Well - being and outdoor pedagogies in primary schooling: The nexus of well - being and safety, Australian Journal of Outdoor Education, Vol.13, Issue 2, p24 - 32 Marzano, R., Pickering, D. (2007) The case for and against homework, Educational Leadership, Vol.64, Issue 6, p74 - 79 Moffett, P. (2012) Learning about outdoor education through authentic activity, Mathematics Teaching, p12 - 14 Mudd, A. (2007) Outdoor learning in the school grounds (primary), Environmental Education, Vol.84, p5 - 6 Scott, G., Boyd, M., Colquhoun, D. (2013) Changing spaces, changing relationships: the positive impact of learning out of doors, Australian Journal of Outdoor Education, Vol.17, Issue 1, p47 - 53 Sharpe, D. (2014) Independent thinkers and learners: a critical evaluation of the «Growing Together Schools Programme, Pastoral Care in Education, Vol.32, Issue 3, p197 - 207 Skates, E. (2014) On the up: Learning outside and raising attainment, Primary Geography, Issue 85, p14 - 15 Whawell, G., Tanner, J. (2015) Not like in the classroom, Primary GeograEducation, Vol.33, Issue 3, p225 - 238 Humberstone, B; Stan, I. (2009) Well - being and outdoor pedagogies in primary schooling: The nexus of well - being and safety, Australian Journal of Outdoor Education, Vol.13, Issue 2, p24 - 32 Marzano, R., Pickering, D. (2007) The case for and against homework, Educational Leadership, Vol.64, Issue 6, p74 - 79 Moffett, P. (2012) Learning about outdoor education through authentic activity, Mathematics Teaching, p12 - 14 Mudd, A. (2007) Outdoor learning in the school grounds (primary), Environmental Education, Vol.84, p5 - 6 Scott, G., Boyd, M., Colquhoun, D. (2013) Changing spaces, changing relationships: the positive impact of learning out of doors, Australian Journal of Outdoor Education, Vol.17, Issue 1, p47 - 53 Sharpe, D. (2014) Independent thinkers and learners: a critical evaluation of the «Growing Together Schools Programme, Pastoral Care in Education, Vol.32, Issue 3, p197 - 207 Skates, E. (2014) On the up: Learning outside and raising attainment, Primary Geography, Issue 85, p14 - 15 Whawell, G., Tanner, J. (2015) Not like in the classroom, Primary Geographoutdoor pedagogies in primary schooling: The nexus of well - being and safety, Australian Journal of Outdoor Education, Vol.13, Issue 2, p24 - 32 Marzano, R., Pickering, D. (2007) The case for and against homework, Educational Leadership, Vol.64, Issue 6, p74 - 79 Moffett, P. (2012) Learning about outdoor education through authentic activity, Mathematics Teaching, p12 - 14 Mudd, A. (2007) Outdoor learning in the school grounds (primary), Environmental Education, Vol.84, p5 - 6 Scott, G., Boyd, M., Colquhoun, D. (2013) Changing spaces, changing relationships: the positive impact of learning out of doors, Australian Journal of Outdoor Education, Vol.17, Issue 1, p47 - 53 Sharpe, D. (2014) Independent thinkers and learners: a critical evaluation of the «Growing Together Schools Programme, Pastoral Care in Education, Vol.32, Issue 3, p197 - 207 Skates, E. (2014) On the up: Learning outside and raising attainment, Primary Geography, Issue 85, p14 - 15 Whawell, G., Tanner, J. (2015) Not like in the classroom, Primary GeographOutdoor Education, Vol.13, Issue 2, p24 - 32 Marzano, R., Pickering, D. (2007) The case for and against homework, Educational Leadership, Vol.64, Issue 6, p74 - 79 Moffett, P. (2012) Learning about outdoor education through authentic activity, Mathematics Teaching, p12 - 14 Mudd, A. (2007) Outdoor learning in the school grounds (primary), Environmental Education, Vol.84, p5 - 6 Scott, G., Boyd, M., Colquhoun, D. (2013) Changing spaces, changing relationships: the positive impact of learning out of doors, Australian Journal of Outdoor Education, Vol.17, Issue 1, p47 - 53 Sharpe, D. (2014) Independent thinkers and learners: a critical evaluation of the «Growing Together Schools Programme, Pastoral Care in Education, Vol.32, Issue 3, p197 - 207 Skates, E. (2014) On the up: Learning outside and raising attainment, Primary Geography, Issue 85, p14 - 15 Whawell, G., Tanner, J. (2015) Not like in the classroom, Primary GeograEducation, Vol.13, Issue 2, p24 - 32 Marzano, R., Pickering, D. (2007) The case for and against homework, Educational Leadership, Vol.64, Issue 6, p74 - 79 Moffett, P. (2012) Learning about outdoor education through authentic activity, Mathematics Teaching, p12 - 14 Mudd, A. (2007) Outdoor learning in the school grounds (primary), Environmental Education, Vol.84, p5 - 6 Scott, G., Boyd, M., Colquhoun, D. (2013) Changing spaces, changing relationships: the positive impact of learning out of doors, Australian Journal of Outdoor Education, Vol.17, Issue 1, p47 - 53 Sharpe, D. (2014) Independent thinkers and learners: a critical evaluation of the «Growing Together Schools Programme, Pastoral Care in Education, Vol.32, Issue 3, p197 - 207 Skates, E. (2014) On the up: Learning outside and raising attainment, Primary Geography, Issue 85, p14 - 15 Whawell, G., Tanner, J. (2015) Not like in the classroom, Primary Geographoutdoor education through authentic activity, Mathematics Teaching, p12 - 14 Mudd, A. (2007) Outdoor learning in the school grounds (primary), Environmental Education, Vol.84, p5 - 6 Scott, G., Boyd, M., Colquhoun, D. (2013) Changing spaces, changing relationships: the positive impact of learning out of doors, Australian Journal of Outdoor Education, Vol.17, Issue 1, p47 - 53 Sharpe, D. (2014) Independent thinkers and learners: a critical evaluation of the «Growing Together Schools Programme, Pastoral Care in Education, Vol.32, Issue 3, p197 - 207 Skates, E. (2014) On the up: Learning outside and raising attainment, Primary Geography, Issue 85, p14 - 15 Whawell, G., Tanner, J. (2015) Not like in the classroom, Primary Geograeducation through authentic activity, Mathematics Teaching, p12 - 14 Mudd, A. (2007) Outdoor learning in the school grounds (primary), Environmental Education, Vol.84, p5 - 6 Scott, G., Boyd, M., Colquhoun, D. (2013) Changing spaces, changing relationships: the positive impact of learning out of doors, Australian Journal of Outdoor Education, Vol.17, Issue 1, p47 - 53 Sharpe, D. (2014) Independent thinkers and learners: a critical evaluation of the «Growing Together Schools Programme, Pastoral Care in Education, Vol.32, Issue 3, p197 - 207 Skates, E. (2014) On the up: Learning outside and raising attainment, Primary Geography, Issue 85, p14 - 15 Whawell, G., Tanner, J. (2015) Not like in the classroom, Primary GeographOutdoor learning in the school grounds (primary), Environmental Education, Vol.84, p5 - 6 Scott, G., Boyd, M., Colquhoun, D. (2013) Changing spaces, changing relationships: the positive impact of learning out of doors, Australian Journal of Outdoor Education, Vol.17, Issue 1, p47 - 53 Sharpe, D. (2014) Independent thinkers and learners: a critical evaluation of the «Growing Together Schools Programme, Pastoral Care in Education, Vol.32, Issue 3, p197 - 207 Skates, E. (2014) On the up: Learning outside and raising attainment, Primary Geography, Issue 85, p14 - 15 Whawell, G., Tanner, J. (2015) Not like in the classroom, Primary GeograEducation, Vol.84, p5 - 6 Scott, G., Boyd, M., Colquhoun, D. (2013) Changing spaces, changing relationships: the positive impact of learning out of doors, Australian Journal of Outdoor Education, Vol.17, Issue 1, p47 - 53 Sharpe, D. (2014) Independent thinkers and learners: a critical evaluation of the «Growing Together Schools Programme, Pastoral Care in Education, Vol.32, Issue 3, p197 - 207 Skates, E. (2014) On the up: Learning outside and raising attainment, Primary Geography, Issue 85, p14 - 15 Whawell, G., Tanner, J. (2015) Not like in the classroom, Primary GeographOutdoor Education, Vol.17, Issue 1, p47 - 53 Sharpe, D. (2014) Independent thinkers and learners: a critical evaluation of the «Growing Together Schools Programme, Pastoral Care in Education, Vol.32, Issue 3, p197 - 207 Skates, E. (2014) On the up: Learning outside and raising attainment, Primary Geography, Issue 85, p14 - 15 Whawell, G., Tanner, J. (2015) Not like in the classroom, Primary GeograEducation, Vol.17, Issue 1, p47 - 53 Sharpe, D. (2014) Independent thinkers and learners: a critical evaluation of the «Growing Together Schools Programme, Pastoral Care in Education, Vol.32, Issue 3, p197 - 207 Skates, E. (2014) On the up: Learning outside and raising attainment, Primary Geography, Issue 85, p14 - 15 Whawell, G., Tanner, J. (2015) Not like in the classroom, Primary GeograEducation, Vol.32, Issue 3, p197 - 207 Skates, E. (2014) On the up: Learning outside and raising attainment, Primary Geography, Issue 85, p14 - 15 Whawell, G., Tanner, J. (2015) Not like in the classroom, Primary Geography, Vol.

Other community - building events included Zumba classes, a workshop on morning routines, and an outdoor education retreat for Latin American families.

Education is full of priorities: getting kids ready for kindergarten, getting children reading on grade level, developing students» STEM skills, building social - emotional skills, addressing nature deficit disorder (children spending too little time outdoors), developing thoughtful citizens, training future workers to compete in a global marketplace, and so on and so forth.

The P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village is a friendly and functionally efficient facility that serves as a national model for future animal shelters.The Village is housed on over 6 acres and provides a healthier and safer environment for the animals.Some of the exciting and innovative features of the Village include an interactive display of adoptable animals, cat colonies with screened porches allowing indoor / outdoor access, state - of - the - art indoor / outdoor dog kennels and a multipurpose education center.

Charlie Potter, host of Chicago radio station WGN's Great Outdoors program («dedicated to bringing to WGN listeners outdoor information in an honest and entertaining format») and president of the Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation (whose mission involves «actively creating solutions through programs of management, education, research and communications that strongly enhance the conservation of fish, game, wildlife and their habitats»), is blaming declining Northern bobwhite numbers on feral cats.

FABULOUS ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN needed to join Cat Depot's, atypical, limited access rescue, adoption, education and resource center located in culturally rich, outdoor sports oriented Sarasota, Florida, minutes from sparkling beaches on the Gulf of Mexico.

By bringing together Canada's oldest conservation charity and Canada's largest animal welfare community, we're increasing knowledge and education on the benefits to cats, birds and others when owned cats are prevented from roaming unsupervised outdoors.

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The Crissy Field Center has begun working with community - based organizations in need of tuition - free summer programming focused on outdoor experiential environmental education.