Teaching outdoors – empowering teachers to facilitate interdisciplinary learning through local hikes
€480 per participant / 6 days (€80 per day)
The fee does not include accommodation, meals, or social activities, but we will happily assist you with recommendations and local support.
This practical course equips teachers with the tools and confidence to transform local hikes into meaningful interdisciplinary learning experiences.
Designed in line with EU priorities on environmental sustainability and digital transformation, the course helps educators integrate subjects such as geography, biology, foreign languages, natural sciences, digital skills and digital mapping tools into outdoor activities that are low-cost, inclusive and that are easy to organize within their schools or organisations.
Taking place in the stunning UNESCO heritage village of Rimetea, nestled in the heart of Transylvania, this course blends hands-on workshops, methodology sessions, and guided hikes to help teachers plan, lead, and reflect on educational excursions that bridge classroom knowledge with real-world exploration.
Learning outcomes:
By the end of this course, participants will:
- Plan and lead local outdoor educational trips integrating interdisciplinary subjects such as environmental education, biology, geography, physics, foreign languages, and digital skills.
- Design outdoor lesson plans including pre-trip preparation, learning activities during the hike, and post-trip reflection tasks.
- Select suitable hiking trails based on educational value, logistical considerations, and safety criteria.
- Use digital tools and digital mapping applications to enhance students' outdoor learning experiences.
- Apply a practical toolkit to engage students in place-based, experiential learning.
- Foster students’ curiosity, collaboration, and sense of connection to their local environment.
- Reflect on the pedagogical impact of outdoor learning and evaluate its benefits for student well-being and academic growth.
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