Interested in taking your teaching beyond the classroom walls?
This course is built on the Scandinavian tradition of uteskola 鈥� 鈥渙utdoor school鈥� 鈥� where the syllabus is regularly taught outdoors in close connection with indoor learning.
You will broaden your professional expertise as a teacher by learning how to use a variety of outdoor environments for teaching and learning. The course combines both theoretical perspectives and hands-on practice, and explores how different school subjects can be taught outside 鈥� in both natural and urban settings.
Outdoor learning for all ages
We explore a wide range of outdoor learning environments, including cities, nature reserves, school grounds and playgrounds. Examples are drawn from across the educational system, from pre-school to secondary school. You will also have opportunities to focus on your own areas of interest and teaching practice.
Theory meets practice 鈥� in the field
Throughout the course, we examine the theoretical and practical traditions that have shaped the field of outdoor education, with a strong focus on the Scandinavian concept of uteskola. The emphasis is on active participation, outdoor experiences, and reflective practice 鈥� both oral and written.
Much of the course takes place in the field, where different outdoor settings serve as real-world arenas for teaching and learning. You鈥檒l gain valuable experience in planning and leading outdoor lessons, building the confidence to make outdoor education a natural and effective part of your teaching toolkit.