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Small staff PD sessions perfect for primary school educators. Visit us at Wittunga House in Blackwood or we can come to you. Sessions typically run 60-90mins depending on your needs. Select from our menu of PD options:

 

  • “Embracing Outdoor Learning in Primary School” – A practical workshop exploring sensory play, bookish play based on stories, and using the entire school yard as an outdoor classroom. This PD provides educators with ideas and resources they can use “the next day”. This session also briefly explores the perceived barriers to outdoor learning for educators, parents and the built environment.

 

  • “Loose Parts and Play Space Affordance” – How natural assets, the built environment and loose parts can support play and outdoor learning. This session explores perceived barriers to outdoor learning and guides participants through an audit of your physical environment to identify new opportunities for outdoor learning and play.

 

Min-Max number of participants: 10-25

Cost: 60min session – $299; 90min session $399

*Additional costs may apply for sites outside metro area.

Location Requirements: Indoor and outdoor space

 

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Title: Beyond the Classroom: Outdoor learning in Glenthorne National Park – Ityamaiitpinna Yarta

Date: Thursday, March 23rd

Location: Glenthorne National Park – IY, meet at Ranger Station (Majors Road) 

Time: 4pm to 5.30pm 

Cost: Free (capped at 30 participants)

Booking: Eventbrite Booking

 

 

Description: This practical session will offer ideas on how to engage students in a national park setting with minimal materials. It will explore risk assessment, the logistics of having students in a park setting, local and flora identification, and how to tailor experiences to teaching and learning outcomes. 

 

 

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Small staff PD sessions perfect for early learning centres and educators working in early learning. Visit us at Wittunga House in Blackwood or we can come to you. Sessions typically run 60-90mins depending on your needs. Select from our menu of PD options:

 

  • “Embracing Outdoor Learning in the Early Years” – A practical workshop exploring sensory play, nature tables, and bookish play based on stories. This PD provides educators with ideas and resources they can use “the next day”. This session also briefly explores the perceived barriers to outdoor learning for educators, parents and the built environment.

 

  • “Loose Part and Play Space Affordance” – How natural assets, the built environment and loose parts can support play and outdoor learning. This session explores perceived barriers to outdoor learning and guides participants through an audit of your physical environment to identify new opportunities for outdoor learning and play.

 

Min-Max number of participants: 10-25

Cost: 60min session – $299; 90min session $399

*Additional costs may apply for sites outside metro area.

Location Requirements: Indoor and outdoor space

 

 

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