Outdoor Education: Learning Beyond the Classroom Walls

This outdoor education course will help you explore what outdoor learning is, different types of outdoor education that can occur within your school, the benefits of teaching outside, and outdoor classroom ideas that you can consider incorporating into your regular lesson plans. You will leave with the SUNSHINE resource, a resource that lists activities that can make up outdoor learning that includes: Scenic learning spaces, Unique experiences, Natural lessons, Sensory exploration, Health and wellness, Interdisciplinary connections, Nature journals, and Environmental stewardship.

Instructor(s):

Self-Study

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 12 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Microsoft Word Online
  • Editing of a Microsoft Word document is required in this course. You may use a free version of Microsoft Word Online, or Google Docs if you do not have Microsoft Office installed on your computer. You may be required to download documents.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.