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Take me outside: An introduction to outdoor learning
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Take me outside: An introduction to outdoor learning

$54.00Member: $48.60

This introductory course is suitable for early career educators or those wanting to revisit the importance of outdoor learning in young children’s lives. It will inspire you to create an outdoor learning environment full of wonder, curiosity and active play that will stimulate healthy risk-taking and support the development of skills such as agency, self- resilience and confidence. You will also be introduced to the concept of ‘going beyond the gate’ and how to embed this into your early learning curriculum.

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Description

Learning Outcomes

  • Explore why outdoor learning matters.
  • Learn how to create rich outdoor learning spaces.
  • Investigate ways to overcome barriers to outdoor learning.
  • Examine the value of intentional teaching in the outdoor environment and how this can enhance a child’s need for physical activity.
  • Discover how to help children manage healthy risks and challenges outdoors.

Best Suited For

Early childhood education and care professionals at the beginning stage of their careers.

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ECA Learning Hub

The ECA Learning Hub is based in Early Childhood Australia’s National Office, located in Canberra, Australia. Our small team develops professional development resources for educators and other professionals working with young children from birth to eight. ECA’s Learning Hub also develops a number of other projects, including Start Early, Early Years Connect, Digital Business Kit and Live Wires.

Additional information

Duration

2 hours 10 minutes
National Quality Standard

Quality Area 1: Educational program and practice, Quality Area 3: Physical environment
Australia Professional Standards for Teachers

Standard 3: Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning, Standard 4: Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments

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