Discover the power of outdoor learning. This course provides teachers with the tools to use nature as a dynamic classroom, fostering students’ well-being, curiosity, and connection to the environment through hands-on experiences.
Description
This course is a practical immersion into the principles of outdoor education. We will explore how to design and deliver engaging, curriculum-linked lessons in natural settings like parks, forests, and even the schoolyard. Participants will learn key techniques for experiential learning, risk management, and using natural resources for cross-curricular activities, from science and math to art and storytelling. The focus is on building confidence to take learning outside, enhancing student engagement and developing a deeper appreciation for the environment. You will leave with a portfolio of adaptable activities ready to be implemented in your own educational context, regardless of the subject you teach. We will also cover how outdoor education supports personal and social development.
Learning Objectives
- Design, plan, and lead safe and effective outdoor educational activities for various age groups
- Integrate outdoor learning with core curriculum subjects, creating meaningful cross-curricular links
- Apply basic risk assessment and management strategies for outdoor settings
- Utilize natural materials and the environment as a primary resource for teaching and learning
- Foster students’ personal, social, and emotional skills through collaborative outdoor tasks
- Develop strategies to promote environmental stewardship and a sustainable mindset in students
- Adapt activities to different natural environments and weather conditions, ensuring inclusivity
Methodology & Assessment
This course is highly practical and experiential. The methodology combines short theoretical inputs with extensive hands-on workshops, field trips to local natural sites, and collaborative group tasks. You will learn by doing, actively participating in and leading outdoor activities. Emphasis is placed on peer-to-peer learning, reflection, and sharing best practices among European colleagues. Assessment will be continuous and portfolio-based. The final task involves designing and presenting a detailed outdoor lesson plan tailored to your own students’ needs, which will be peer-reviewed. A certificate of attendance will be awarded upon successful completion of the course tasks and active participation.
Materials, Digital Tools & Other Learning Resources
Participants receive a digital handbook with guides to cooperative learning structures, conflict resolution scripts, classroom posters, and presentations. An online platform will host all materials and facilitate the sharing of best practices among the European educators.
Certification Details
Certificate of attendance
Upcoming sessions
| Dates | Location | |
|---|---|---|
| 5–9 October 2026 | Rome, Italy | Enroll |
| 9–13 November 2026 | Rome, Italy | Enroll |
| 7–11 December 2026 | Rome, Italy | Enroll |
Pricing, Packages and Other Information
Price: EUR 400-800
Course package content:
We can assist you:
- Accommodation: We can help you find suitable and comfortable accommodation options near the training venue, whether you prefer hotels, guesthouses, or apartments.
- Cultural Tours: Immerse yourself in the local culture with our curated tours and excursions. Explore historical sites, museums, and hidden gems, and gain a deeper understanding of your surroundings.
- Transportation: We can arrange convenient and reliable transportation options for your arrival and departure.
Cancellation & Changes
We understand that plans can change. That’s why we offer flexible options for cancellations and changes, while also providing clarity on our policy in case of unforeseen circumstances.
Participant-Initiated Changes and Cancellations:
Changes: We are happy to accommodate changes to your registration, such as transferring to a different course date or modifying your accommodation choices, whenever possible. Please contact us as soon as possible with your request and we will do our best to assist you.
Additional Information
- Language: English
- Target audience ISCED: Primary education (ISCED 1), Lower secondary education (ISCED 2), Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
- Target audience type: Student Teacher, Head Teacher / Principal, Teacher Educator
- Learning time: 25 hours or more
