Myth busting: Outdoor Learning Edition
There are a lot of myths that make outdoor learning seem too difficult, too expensive and too time consuming when in reality, most of that is just not true. School Outdoor Learning share a myth busting blog post that clears up the most common misconceptions teachers have about outdoor learning.
Guidance for Outdoor Mental Health Interventions: IOL releases Statements of Good Practice
The Institute for Outdoor Learning (IOL) share statements which set out a view on competence when combining mental health and well-being interventions with outdoor learning. This includes a great summary video on ‘An introduction to Outdoor Therapy’ which sets the context for this approach. The primary goal was to develop [...]
Slow Pedagogy: How to be ‘slow’ outdoors
Alison Clark explores ‘slow pedagogy’ in this Nursery World article (24 October 2024). What does this looks like for children and practitioners when taken outdoors?
What does Learning for Sustainability mean for me?
This information provided by The General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) supports teachers to find out more about what Learning for Sustainability is and how it relates to the Professional Standards for Teachers. Information includes: A professional guide for teachers The voices of teaching professionals, who share their experiences of [...]
Looking back to look forward to the New Year
School Outdoor Learning have re-shared this list of purposeful questions posted by Creative STAR Learning Ltd. Why not try asking yourself these over the next couple of weeks, as part of your reflective outdoor practice?
Does outdoor education support teacher well-being?
This paper ‘School-based outdoor education and teacher subjective well-being: An exploratory study’ published 15 December 2022, describes a teacher survey carried out in Québec, Canada, during COVID-19. This study explored the possible relationships between outdoor education and preschool and primary school teachers’ subjective well-being (SWB). The study findings suggests that [...]
What does great outdoor learning look like?
The John Muir Trust have shared this Lake District National Park blog (October 2022) about good practice in two Cumbrian schools.
Spotlight on Outdoor Learning – Outdoor Practitioner
School Outdoor Learning share this interview with an Outdoor Practitioner based in Cheshire in North West England. These answers are full of insights into starting an outdoor learning or Forest School programme in school, as well as some great reasons for why you should.
