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Date: 26 Feb 2010

Taking the Curriculum Outdoors

Where is it?Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh
Who is it for?Primary Teachers
What is it about?

·   Understand the nature and importance of outdoor learning

·   Explore opportunities to take the curriculum outdoors and how this ties in with A Curriculum for Excellence and cross-cutting themes such as Eco Schools, Citizenship and Health Promotion

·   Provide methods of planning and evaluating outdoor learning & teaching

·   Consider how to deal with issues such as resources and whole school involvement

 

Event Organiser:GfL
Tel: Aileen Anderson Tel: 01259 220887
Trainer:Aileen Anderson
Alloa
Tel: 01259 220887
http://www.gflscotland.org.uk

Date: 23 Apr 2010

The Great Outdoors - using and developing your outdoor space

Where is it?Edinburgh Royal Botanic Gardens
Who is it for?Early years practitioners
What is it about?

·   Understand the nature and importance of outdoor learning in early years

·   Experience practical activities to deliver the early years curriculum outdoors

·   Gain ideas and inspiration on how to use and develop your outdoor spaces

·   Explore barriers and possible solutions to making good use of the outdoors

Event Organiser:GfL
Tel: Aileen Anderson Tel: 01259 220887
Trainer:Aileen Anderson
Alloa
Tel: 01259 220887
http://www.gflscotland.org.uk

Date: 11 May 2010

Taking the Curriculum Outdoors

Where is it?Inglewood House, Nr Stirling
Who is it for?

Primary Teachers

What is it about?

·   Understand the nature and importance of outdoor learning

·   Explore opportunities to take the curriculum outdoors and how this ties in with A Curriculum for Excellence and cross-cutting themes such as Eco Schools, Citizenship and Health Promotion

·   Provide methods of planning and evaluating outdoor learning & teaching

·   Consider how to deal with issues such as resources and whole school involvement

 


Event Organiser:GfL
Tel: Aileen Anderson Tel: 01259 220887
Trainer:Aileen Anderson
Alloa
Tel: 01259 220887
http://www.gflscotland.org.uk

Date: 01 Jun 2010

Taking the Curriculum Outdoors

Where is it?Botanic Gardens - Glasgow
Who is it for?Primary Teachers
What is it about?

·   Understand the nature and importance of outdoor learning

·   Explore opportunities to take the curriculum outdoors and how this ties in with A Curriculum for Excellence and cross-cutting themes such as Eco Schools, Citizenship and Health Promotion

·   Provide methods of planning and evaluating outdoor learning & teaching

·   Consider how to deal with issues such as resources and whole school involvement

Event Organiser:GfL
Tel: Aileen Anderson Tel: 01259 220887
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Date: 07 Jun 2010

The Great Outdoors - using and developing your outside space

Where is it?Inglewood House, Nr Stirling
Who is it for?Early Years Practitioners
What is it about?

 - Understand the nature and importance of outdoor learning in early years

 - Experience practical activities to deliver the early years curriculum outdoors

 - Gain ideas and inspiration on how to develop your outdoor spaces

Event Organiser:GfL
Tel: Aileen Anderson Tel: 01259 220887
Trainer:Aileen Anderson
Alloa
Tel: 01259 220887
http://www.gflscotland.org.uk

Date: 17 Jun 2010

Study Trip to Denmark and Germany

Where is it?Denmark and Germany
Who is it for?Those interested in International School Grounds and play spaces
What is it about?
Two trips to study School grounds and play spaces in Denmark and Germany:

Nordic Study Trip - June 17-19. 2010
June 17.Lund. Naturskolan (The Nature School).
Visits in Malmö: 2 schools, 3 theme parks. 1 public open sportsarena.
June 18.Copenhagen.
Visit schools and kindergardens. Projects of Helle Nebelong and others.
June. 19.Copenhagen - Biking.
Visit parks and public places. Parts of Fælledparken, Valby parken, Kløvermarken Eco Centre for schools and kindergardens.
Berlin Study Trip June 23.- 26. 2010
Focus on Schoolyards, Parks and Pocket Parks, Public Spaces (Meeting Places), Small Sports Arenas, Artists Outdoor Projects in Parks and Scools.
Grün Macht Schule has 20 new projects in Berlin each year!

Visit www.barnaslandskap.blogspot.com for more information.
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Date: 01 Sep 2010

Developing your school grounds SEPTEMBER TBC

Where is it?Inglewood House, Nr Stirling
Who is it for?Primary & Secondary Teachers
What is it about?

·   Consider the nature and importance of school grounds and outdoor learning

·   Provide practical help & advice on the process of school grounds development, ensuring the involvement of the whole school community

·   Explore opportunities to deliver the curriculum outdoors, tied into this development process

·   Identify contacts & resources which can provide advice & support

Event Organiser:GfL
Tel: Aileen Anderson Tel: 01259 220887
Trainer:Aileen Anderson
Alloa
Tel: 01259 220887
http://www.gflscotland.org.uk

Date: 01 Oct 2010

Taking the Curriculum Outdoors OCTOBER TBC

Where is it?Dundee/Fife TBC
Who is it for?Primary Teachers
What is it about?

     - Explore opportunities to take the curriculum outdoors and how this ties in with A Curriculum for Excellence and cross-cutting themes such as Eco Schools, Citizenship and Health & Wellbeing  
- Provide methods of planning and evaluating outdoor learning & teaching

     - Consider how to deal with issues such as resources and whole school
       involvement
Event Organiser:GfL
Tel: Aileen Anderson Tel: 01259 220887
Trainer:Aileen Anderson
Alloa
Tel: 01259 220887
http://www.gflscotland.org.uk

Date: 01 Oct 2010

The Great Outdoors - using and developing your outside space OCT/NOV TBC

Where is it?Glasgow
Who is it for?Early Years Practitioners
What is it about?

 - Understand the nature and importance of outdoor learning in early years

 - Experience practical activities to deliver the early years curriculum outdoors

 - Gain ideas and inspiration on how to develop your outdoor spaces
Event Organiser:GfL
Tel: Aileen Anderson Tel: 01259 220887
Trainer:Aileen Anderson
Alloa
Tel: 01259 220887
http://www.gflscotland.org.uk

Date: 18 Oct 2010

Taking the Curriculum Outdoors

Where is it?Kilmarnock
Who is it for?

Primary Teachers

What is it about?

     - Explore opportunities to take the curriculum outdoors and how this ties in with A Curriculum for Excellence and cross-cutting themes such as Eco Schools, Citizenship and Health & Wellbeing
- Provide methods of planning and evaluating outdoor learning & teaching
- Consider how to deal with issues such as resources and whole school involvement

Event Organiser:GfL
Tel: Aileen Anderson Tel: 01259 220887
Trainer:Aileen Anderson
Alloa
Tel: 01259 220887
http://www.gflscotland.org.uk