Outdoor Education: Learning from Nature

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.

Each participants can fill the registration form at the following link:

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.

Each participants can fill the registration form at the following link:

Learning Objectives

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

  • 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
26–30 October 2026 Seville, Spain Enroll
2–6 November 2026 Seville, Spain Enroll
16–20 November 2026 Seville, Spain Enroll
23–27 November 2026 Seville, Spain Enroll
1–5 December 2026 Seville, Spain Enroll
25–29 January 2027 Seville, Spain Enroll
1–5 February 2027 Seville, Spain Enroll
22–26 February 2027 Seville, Spain Enroll
1–5 March 2027 Seville, Spain Enroll
22–26 March 2027 Seville, Spain Enroll
5–9 April 2027 Seville, Spain Enroll
26–30 April 2027 Seville, Spain Enroll
3–7 May 2027 Seville, Spain Enroll
24–28 May 2027 Seville, Spain Enroll
7–11 June 2027 Seville, Spain Enroll
28 June – 2 July 2027 Seville, Spain Enroll
5–9 July 2027 Seville, Spain Enroll
26–30 July 2027 Seville, Spain Enroll
6–10 September 2027 Seville, Spain Enroll
27 September – 1 October 2027 Seville, Spain Enroll
4–8 October 2027 Seville, Spain Enroll
25–29 October 2027 Seville, Spain Enroll
1–5 November 2027 Seville, Spain Enroll
22–26 November 2027 Seville, Spain Enroll
6–10 December 2027 Seville, Spain 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.

Additional information: Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.

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: The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).

Additional Information

  • Language: English
  • Target audience ISCED: Primary education (ISCED 1), Lower secondary education (ISCED 2), Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
  • Target audience type: Teacher, Teacher Educator, Not-for-profit / NGO staff
  • Learning time: 25 hours or more

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