How a class teacher kick-started new outdoor learning programmes at their school
School Outdoor Learning share the outdoor learning story of a classroom teacher and deputy head.
Evaluating the impact of climate emergency career-long professional learning (CLPL) for primary teachers in Scotland to enable sustainable learning
This open access article by member Dr Stephen Hendry (in the Association of Science Education School Science Review No.383) reflects on the impact of delivering career-long professional learning (CLPL) to Scottish primary teachers (teaching pupils aged 5–11 years), in the context of the climate emergency. It draws on teachers’ reflections, while recommendations include building [...]
University branches out with outdoor learning for future teachers
STV news (17 September 2021) shares how first year teaching student are gaining skills in delivering with outdoor lessons, at Queen Margaret University’s new outdoor learning hub. The university is revising the way it teaches life lessons and is looking to impart the skills it takes to teach outside.
Outdoor Learning @ Seven Lochs
Teachers, support staff, pupils and project managers feature in this short film which focuses on outdoor learning at Seven Lochs Wetland Park. The project delivered a range of outdoor learning activities for pupils of all ages and abilities, to encourage children to care for the park's nature through learning and [...]
A year of supply teaching (Outdoors)
This blog post by Kate Hookham, an experienced outdoor practitioner, shares her time in Perth and Kinross as a supply teacher, along with images from her outdoor practice.
