Educating Outside: Curriculum-linked outdoor learning ideas for primary teachers

Educating Outside is a resource that provides outdoor learning ideas to enhance and enrich classes across the curriculum, taking place within the school grounds without lengthy risk assessments or additional expense.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 136 pages
\n Publication date: 22 March 2018
\n Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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While the advantages of outdoor learning have been extensively documented and an increasing number of teachers are venturing outdoors to impart their knowledge (post-pandemic), the prevalence of outdoor activities tends to diminish as children progress through their educational journey. Various factors contribute to this decline, including insufficient time allocated in the curriculum, inadequate training for teachers, lack of confidence in outdoor teaching, and a lack of inspiration. To address these challenges, Educating Outside offers a comprehensive bank of outdoor learning ideas designed to enhance and enrich the learning experiences of students across various subjects, including science, history, geography, art, design, English, and mathematics. Each lesson idea is aligned with a specific curriculum program and provides detailed information on the necessary resources, links to soft skills, cross-curricular opportunities, and a comprehensive lesson plan with suggested outcomes and photographs. Moreover, all the ideas take place within the school grounds, offering ample opportunities to explore new activities without the need for lengthy risk assessments, additional time, or financial expenses. By embracing outdoor learning, educators can create engaging and immersive learning environments that foster creativity, collaboration, and a deeper understanding of the natural world, while also promoting physical and mental well-being among students.

\n Weight: 388g\n
Dimension: 191 x 248 x 11 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781472946294\n \n