The greatest classroom has no walls. This course empowers educators to take learning outside — using the natural environment, movement and play as rich pedagogical tools that deepen understanding, improve wellbeing and make school genuinely memorable for every student.
Key Learning Outcomes
- Outdoor Pedagogy Principles – Understand the research evidence behind outdoor and nature-based learning and how it benefits cognitive, social and emotional development.
- Cross-Curricular Outdoor Activities – Design activities that teach maths, science, language and arts through outdoor and environmental experience.
- Movement and Play as Learning Tools – Use structured play, games and physical challenges to develop cooperation, problem-solving and resilience.
- Low-Cost, High-Impact Activities – Access a practical toolkit of outdoor activities that require minimal resources and can be adapted for your school context.
- School Visit Planning – Plan purposeful educational visits that align with curriculum goals and maximise learning outcomes for all students.
Reykjavík, Iceland