Outdoor Learning Resources Scotland

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Outdoor learning resources scotland. All are sorted by keystage curricular area and age suitability. Visit the hub scotland s outdoor learning directory. Developing and disseminating resources for outdoor and woodland learning. Supporting local outdoor woodland learning groups sharing information through our monthly bulletin.

Owl scotland operates through local owl groups which comprise teachers. Youth work recovery resources. Outdoor learning directory a signposting site for all outdoor learning resources related to the scottish government environment and forestry agencies. Outdoor and woodland learning scotland owl owl scotland is a network of practitioners that provide training opportunities in outdoor learning and have a large online resource library.

To quote the introduction. The purpose of this resource is to provide practical accessible and straightforward advice for teachers and practitioners to engage children and young. From simple learning activities close to schools and settings through to residential experiences and beyond these outdoor learning documents illustrate how practitioners can contribute positively to the learning journey of scotland s children and young people. The directory lists a multitude of services supporting outdoor learning in scotland.

Earlier this year creative star gained the contract to write an outdoor learning resource pack on behalf of learning teaching scotland now education scotland. Our free outdoor learning ideas and outdoor lesson plans are below ideal for curricular led outdoor learning or forest school type activities. It serves to illustrate the potential of outdoor learning as an effective approach to learning and teaching within the context of curriculum for excellence. Youthlink scotland s hub for guidance on the return to face to face youth work after covid 19 including outdoor learning and education recovery.

Suggestions for embedding outdoor learning as a whole school approach. These outdoor learning ideas have been developed and proven by teachers and early years educators.