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Community Engagement and Environmental Education
That's being trained in how to deliver community events and
environmental education not the actual events themselves; so typical
courses will include how to engage the
community and how to deliver on topics as diverse as storytelling to
running consultation exercises. There is also training in
environmental education techniques such as Earth Education workshops.
Whether you’re an enthusiastic outdoor practitioner
or a nervous novice, this event will equip & inspire you to use school
grounds to deliver A Curriculum for Excellence & enhance the educational
experience of children & young people - practical hands-on workshops,
thought-provoking presentations, market place stalls & time to network
01259 220887
gfl@ltl.org.uk
www.gflscotland.org.uk
Building on the success of previous years, we are
planning another great schedule of workshops including High Quality
Outdoor Education, Experiential Learning & Environmental Interpretation.
Limited number of places so book early. Contact Hollowford 01433 620377
jess@hollowford.org
An introduction to the National Curriculum (KS3/4),
including opportunities & requirements related to environment &
sustainable development, successful partnerships between Secondary
schools & other organisations, resources available, practicalities &
challenges. Fees: £110/ £165 + VAT 0121 359 2113
etn@btcv.org.uk
Perfect for anyone in urban or rural environments
who is involved with environmental education. For more details & to book
a place
www.losehilltraining.org.uk
Environmental games are a wonderful way of enabling
learning about concepts such as food chains, adaptation, habitat loss.
You are guaranteed a fun, enjoyable day where you will experience
environmental games that you can use immediately. Fees: £110/ £165 +
VAT 0121 359 2113
etn@btcv.org.uk
This workshop will help you learn how to help
people get the most out of Earthwalk activities. An Earthwalk - a light,
refreshing touch of nature that focuses on reawakening individual senses
& sharpening perceptions in the natural world. 01388 529154
bf@cms-ne.co.uk
Aimed at those involved with assisting schools to
enhance the use of their grounds for environmental education, learning &
play, this popular event will explore current thinking on school grounds
development & the need for an approach which aims to support schools in
achieving sustainable projects. Fees: £110/ £165 + VAT 0121 359 2113
etn@btcv.org.uk
This workshop will give an introduction to the
goals, design criteria & programme of Earthkeepers. It introduces the
whys, whats & ways of earth education & how this applies to the
programme. It will help you set up an earth education programme; looking
at props, sitting of activities, programme package. 01388 529154
bf@cms-ne.co.uk
Provides a thorough
analysis of the entire onsite Earthkeepers program emphasizing
leadership skills and model activity presentations. The whole
Earthkeepers program will be presented from start to finish, and we will
be processing each activity presented. 0845 4583017
office@earthed.org.uk
http://www.eartheducation.org.uk
Get advice on the process of school grounds
development; Explore opportunities to deliver the Curriculum outside the
classroom; Identify contacts & resources which can provide you with
advice & support.
hen@highlandenvironment.org.uk 01463 811560
An interactive workshop designed for community &
environmental education workers, to help develop your presentation
skills for getting environmental messages across with young people,
looking at different presentation styles & their appropriateness for
your client group in terms of age, culture, setting, content etc. Fees:
£110/ £165 + VAT 0121 359 2113
etn@btcv.org.uk
Develop your facilitation skills on this practical
workshop & learn new techniques on how to create the participatory space
that will engage young people in environmental discussion & action.
Fees: £110/ £165 + VAT 0121 359 2113
etn@btcv.org.uk
We will look at key issues & ways of facilitating
environmentally based play in existing local environments & the
countryside, introducing a range of activities & vehicles appropriate
for children from pre-school to age 11, which are aimed at increasing
their awareness of the environment. Fees: £110/ £165 + VAT 0121 359 2113
etn@btcv.org.uk
Teaching, learning & practical project approaches
for schools & in working with the community, local authorities &
business about issues of climate change & energy usage, in the
sustainable development context. Fees: £110/ £165 + VAT 0121 359 2113
etn@btcv.org.uk
A day aimed at those with a
professional interest in outdoor education. The day will provide leaders
with activities that add educational value to any outdoor activity and
aid learning in the outdoor environment. The activities are specifically
developed to support learning in the outdoor classroom. 07813 727414
info@natureswork.co.ukwww.natureswork.co.uk
A day aimed at those with a
professional interest in outdoor education. The day will provide leaders
with activities that add educational value to any outdoor activity and
aid learning in the outdoor environment. The activities are specifically
developed to support learning in the outdoor classroom. 07813 727414
info@natureswork.co.ukwww.natureswork.co.uk
This lively hands-on event will introduce
interpretative principles & techniques & show how they can be used to
make innovative, stimulating short-term interactive exhibits at very
low, or no cost. Use them to enliven permanent exhibits with
seasonality, add interest for repeat visitors & spread your message at
local events. . Fees: £110/ £165 + VAT 0121 359 2113
etn@btcv.org.uk
Approaches to enhancing sites informally for
children’s free play in
natural environments, whether in parks, school
grounds, heritage sites, or other open spaces, including current
research & involving children in the design process. Fees: £110/ £165 +
VAT 0121 359 2113
etn@btcv.org.uk
Combining environmental discovery with creativity,
offering innovative practical activities to encourage groups of all ages
to find a new understanding of the world around them, including ways of
linking in to aspects of the National Curriculum. Fees: £110/ £165 + VAT
0121 359 2113
etn@btcv.org.uk
A very practical day offering simple, effective
ways for working in the environment with children & young adults with
special needs (behavioural, emotional & physical), encouraging group
work, interaction & negotiation skills. Fees: £110/ £165 + VAT 0121 359
2113
etn@btcv.org.uk
A day aimed at those with a
professional interest in outdoor education. The day will provide leaders
with activities that add educational value to any outdoor activity and
aid learning in the outdoor environment. The activities are specifically
developed to support learning in the outdoor classroom. 07813 727414
info@natureswork.co.ukwww.natureswork.co.uk
14/7/10 Forest School
Level 3 training This course is designed for individuals wishing to lead & manage a
forest school programme with young people or adults. For more
information contact Di Smith
dianas@hwt.org.uk 01489 774400
A day aimed at those with a
professional interest in outdoor education. The day will provide leaders
with activities that add educational value to any outdoor activity and
aid learning in the outdoor environment. The activities are specifically
developed to support learning in the outdoor classroom. 07813 727414
info@natureswork.co.ukwww.natureswork.co.uk
An introduction and overview of
stakeholder participation with a focus on the environment. Explore the
benefits of participation for your work and the environment. Gain an
overview of methods and approaches. Understand good practice
participation and why it works. Learn what you need to think about when
considering multi-stakeholder participation.
http://www.dialoguematters.co.uk/training.htm
Opportunity to learn more about
the design, risk, standards and the benefits of natural play
environments. The hands on workshops will allow time away from the
office so that you can concentrate on a site you are working on.
http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/landscape/newsfeed/play09.html
Level 1 Forest Schools Skills
Aimed at individuals with little or no experience of working in the
outdoors, and aims to build knowledge and confidence in the safe use of
equipment and tools. Introduce basic woodland skills, and individuals
will be required to demonstrate a basic knowledge of the flora and fauna
in a woodland area.
www.forestschools.com
Level 2
Assistant Forest Schools Practitioner
Aimed at individuals who want to assist in the delivery of Forest School
sessions in woodland environment. Also give you a range of imaginative
ideas for activities that you can incorporate into sessions within your
own setting.
www.forestschools.com
Level 3 Forest
Schools Practitioners Award
Aimed at individuals who have a minimum Level 2 qualification in Youth
Work, Child Care, Teaching or equivalent relevant qualifications,
experience of practical activities in the out of doors and wish to
coordinate, manage and lead Forest School Sessions with children, young
people or adults.
www.forestschools.com
The Archimedes Forest Schools
Level 4 OCN Award has been developed for individuals and organisations
who would like to start running their own OCN Forest Schools training
courses from Level 1 up to Level 3.
www.forestschools.com
Targeted at KS3 and 4 teaching, however much of the learning will give
teachers the background information necessary to teach at a higher or
lower level. Participants will be inspired and empowered to bring ESDGC
into their lessons through knowledge, understanding, and activities.
www.cat.org.uk
Each workshop will explore the
stories of Scotland’s rocks and their links with landscape, history,
resources and climate change. Aimed at rangers, teachers and outdoor
activity providers. Participants will try out a range of practical
activities to encourage people to explore their local environments and
find out more about what these places were like in the past.
www.snh.org.uk/sgp
Increase background knowledge of
trees and woodlands and to give you some theoretical insight and
practical ideas as to how you can introduce woodland activities to young
people. Show you how and where you can link woodlands and woodland
activities to the school curriculum and ‘tick the necessary boxes’.
www.wildernessexperiences.co.uk
Easy, common sense, practical
approach to risk assessment of areas of woodland. Look at theory and
practical aspects of the 3 main types of risk assessment, how to judge
risk, perceived and real, one mans unacceptable risk Vs one mans edge of
adventure.
www.wildernessexperiences.co.uk
Cover planning considerations,
choice of site, setting up of basic parachute and tarpaulin shelters,
construction of fire pit, the outdoor toilet and associated hygiene,
identification of useful local resources, minimizing damage and wear and
tear around the site and leaving as little trace as possible afterwards.
www.wildernessexperiences.co.uk
Improvised shelters suitable for
young people to build, safety considerations, construction of self
supporting and lean too shelters, harvesting suitable resources and the
ethical considerations of cutting green materials. Suitable cordage,
(natural and man made), knots and lashings that young people can use.
www.wildernessexperiences.co.uk
Practicalities of cooking out of
doors with young people. Health and hygiene, food preparation, safety
issues around cooking over open fires, we also cover Dutch ovens and pit
or hangi ovens. Look at some very easily identifiable wild foods,
harvesting and preparation, depending on season and what’s available
locally.
