I am aware of some schools even
using outdoor learning as catalyst in changing the predominant teaching culture in the school.
Positioned away from flood risk areas and on the edge of the sports playing fields, we twinned the build to the school's most popularly
used outdoor learning space to maximise the sensory - focused adaptability of the build.
Ian Mitchell, Director of Excellence at Brownhills School,
uses outdoor learning to inspire his students commenting, «What better way to engage your group with their GCSE PE criteria than by taking them mountain biking!
Not exact matches
Take the lessons that you
learn from your child and the
outdoors to
use for the next adventure, and remember that a lot of nature's most interesting adventures can be found right near your front door!
It's also very motivating for me to
use the
outdoors as a place to support their
learning and development, and not just as a way to get them out from under my feet.
From finding bugs on the windowsill to observing birds or changing weather conditions in the backyard, these workshops aim to help families feel comfortable
using the
outdoors as a place to
learn and play by providing a better understanding of how to safely interact with the natural world.
In an effort to help children observe and
learn about the habitats and wildlife at our wildlife sanctuaries and have fun at the same time, we offer several activities to
use during, before, or after your
outdoor adventure.
Whenever you go
outdoors, be sure to
use it as a
learning opportunity — count the buds appearing on your favorite tree, classify the birds that you see and hear, measure the stalks of daffodils and tulips and find patterns in ferns and spider webs.
Use the
outdoors as an opportunity for
learning.
Heller Nature Center's Early Childhood Programs
use the
outdoors to help children
learn, grow and develop an appreciation of and love for nature.
Plus, after following some really awesome people on social media, I've
learned to think outside the box and make working out fun, so during these summer days I've been making
use of my pool and being
outdoors.
The project's
outdoor learning training sessions can help teachers build confidence and expertise for
using the
outdoor environment for teaching as well as helping schools rethink their grounds to best enable
outdoor learning and play.
Students will take part in a range of
outdoor activities and
using binoculars, hides and viewing areas will be able to view and identify the wildlife that live at the reserve, study the life cycle of plants,
learn how to identify and collect mini-beasts amongst much more.
She said: «We pride ourselves on
using food as a vehicle for
learning across growing, cooking,
outdoor learning and beyond so our pupils are immersed in a good food culture.
Tailoring resources Many schools have taken this concept of
using the schools grounds for
outdoor learning further by the development of specific resources.
The buses will be
used at the
outdoor adventure school where Year 9 students spend up to 10 weeks at a time exploring pursuits such as surfing, hiking, kayaking and mountain biking, while
learning self - reliance and leadership skills.
I have described the common characteristics and outcomes from good
outdoor learning — a vehicle that seeks to
use the
outdoor environment as a vehicle for transforming experience into skills, attitudes and behaviour.
Whether it's a complete playground transformation to provide a multi ‑
use games or play area (MUGA / MUPA), an
outdoor classroom for all - weather
learning or an update to existing space or equipment, API members will make design recommendations based on expert knowledge and experience.
Many activities can be
used as vehicles for
learning — whether it is to develop
learning behaviours or life skills, or by
using real - world situations to help embed
learning from other subjects,
outdoor education programmes bring
learning to life.
In the words of the head teacher: «Our project has been to develop the
use of our
outdoor areas to enhance
learning across the curriculum.
(I also
used indoor /
outdoor Child Initiated
Learning plans which for some reason I can't upload!)
The majority of Local Authority
Outdoor Education Advisors have a policy of recommending
use of a
Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badged suppliers; for sports residentials the STF are the Awarding Body for the Quality Badge.
Resource Title Plants Age / Year Group Early Years and Key Stage 1 Total Pages in download ❤ 49 File Type PDF Resource Content Since this unit of work is for the Early Years, the majority of
learning takes place via circle time,
outdoor exploring and through the
use of flashcards but the little ones shouldn't miss out on building their own flower or copying sentences about the cycle that takes place from seed to plant!
Practical, useful, managable and easy to
use Covers all areas of
learning A really useful resource whan thinking about your own
outdoor area
The advantage of
using outdoor spaces throughout the year is that it gives children access to seasonal weather to
learn about changing environments, as well as giving them the opportunity to be creative and have more responsibility over how and where they should play.
Separate cards for each activity (
used either indoors or
outdoors) and the development matters / early
learning goals they support.
Portable mud kitchen for
outdoor play This resource has been designed to encourage children to be creative, direct their own
learning, have fun and spend time
using and developing their skills
outdoors.
To study these hypotheses, we plan to develop EcoMOBILE (Ecosystems Mobile
Outdoor Blended Immersive
Learning Environment): a complementary set of learning experiences based on using MBDs to infuse virtual information and simulated experiences into real world eco
Learning Environment): a complementary set of
learning experiences based on using MBDs to infuse virtual information and simulated experiences into real world eco
learning experiences based on
using MBDs to infuse virtual information and simulated experiences into real world ecosystems.
The four year initiative has supported children from 125 schools across the South West of England to experience the benefits of the natural environment by empowering teachers to
use the
outdoors to support everyday
learning.
Use our new
Learning Trail for schools, available to download for free on the Down House School Visits webpage which explores both the indoor and
outdoor highlights of this amazing property to enable pupils to become experts in observation!
Using our on - site
outdoor learning centre, The Hive, we now offer consultancy and training courses to staff beyond the school.
A collection of 12 resources that can be
used to develop Expressive Arts and Design in the
outdoor area, accompanied by a planning document outlining 27
learning experiences.
Creative
Learning Outside: how outdoor learning areas are used to encourage creative activities such as Art, Music, Drama, Crafts, Food Tec
Learning Outside: how
outdoor learning areas are used to encourage creative activities such as Art, Music, Drama, Crafts, Food Tec
learning areas are
used to encourage creative activities such as Art, Music, Drama, Crafts, Food Technology.
The dynamic of a residential experience increasing the depth and sustainability of
learning should be
used with
outdoor learning as much as any other area.
This was designed as part of our
outdoor learning so The Stickman is
used as a tally!
The Pocca Awards, developed by
outdoor canopy provider i2o Ltd, were launched this year to recognise and reward those educational settings
using available outside space to inspire students and enhance
learning.
«Teachers are conscious of changing educational content and their classrooms to prevent boredom, yet there isn't the same consideration of how best to
use schools»
outdoor spaces for
learning — both for physical education and the broader recreational options,» Dr Hyndman said.
Imagine a school campus with a custom built
outdoor sheltered
learning space, which is ready to
use every day of the year!
They now enjoy buildings that open onto large veranda areas that can be
used for
outdoor learning or sporting activities.
From curriculum diversification and
outdoor learning opportunities through to life skill development and improved OFSTED reports, sustainability can be
used as a powerful tool to enrich the school environment and the teaching and
learning experience for students and staff.
Despite this, a survey has shown that although «97 % of teachers believed that schools needed to
use their outside spaces effectively to enhance their pupils» development, 82 % did not agree that their own school was making as much
use as it can of this valuable resource»
Learning Through Landscapes (2010) Research showing the benefits of
outdoor play
These subjects can be
learnt in the same experiential way that geography and history can,
using inspirational real life examples and the
outdoor environment as a vehicle.
Denise Ewbank from the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) considers how schools can be innovative in the
use of their
outdoor space to enable children to
learn and grow
Ideal for both indoor and
outdoor learning, it is fun to
use and makes hand hygiene fun and educational.
Using the great
outdoors as a
learning environment makes complete sense.
We are developing a long term plan with the school to build more integrated revision sessions,
using the
outdoors as a
learning tool across Maths, Science and Literacy.
Outdoor classrooms can include vinyl rollers, side panels and doors to create an engaging outdoor learning environment which can also be used during bad w
Outdoor classrooms can include vinyl rollers, side panels and doors to create an engaging
outdoor learning environment which can also be used during bad w
outdoor learning environment which can also be
used during bad weather.
EW: You mention time as being one of the most frequently mentioned barriers to
outdoor learning and quote a North Carolina teacher, Sarah Palmer, who talks about it being a matter of
using time differently.
HB:
Outdoor learning is just one of many instructional methods that can be
used to teach a concept.
Outdoor learning is powerful, but it needs to be
used in combination with a variety of other teaching methods.