Walking and nature pedagogy: Inquiry-based outdoor learning
In this 2.5 hour course participants will engage in a variety of wellbeing and nature connection activities. The course is designed to utilise the potential of local learning environments to your school, out of hours school care or early learning service.
$80
Our workshops and courses can be held at one of our Parklands' locations or at your own site.
Early childhood, primary (K-6) and community education. A minimum of 10 participants is required.
The walking and nature pedagogy: inquiry-based outdoor learning course is designed for early childhood educators, primary school teachers, support staff, and out-of-hours care educators who are keen to integrate nature-based learning into their teaching practices.
This course focuses on utilising the built and natural environments around your school or centre to inspire play, exploration, and learning. Delivered directly to you in your local area, this course empowers educators to harness their immediate surroundings for meaningful outdoor learning and nature inspired play.
Course overview:
- Discover the learning potential in your local environment: We begin at your location, scanning the area to design a personalised map of outdoor learning opportunities that are unique to your setting. This ensures that the course is specifically tailored to your surroundings.
- Engage in wellbeing and nature connection activities: Explore nature-focused activities that engage children’s senses—sight, hearing, and touch—to promote mindfulness and a deeper connection with the natural world.
- Literacy, numeracy and art: Participate in activities such as storytelling, ephemeral art, and numeracy-focused scavenger hunts, comparisons, and graphing—all while immersing children in the outdoor learning experience.
Whether your setting has a small outdoor space, access to local parks, or nearby streets, the Walking and wandering with nature pedagogy course equips you with a versatile toolbox of activities that can be implemented anywhere.
This course fosters creativity in utilising your immediate environment to enrich children’s learning experiences while developing their sense of place and wellbeing.