Teaching primary science outdoors NY009 / A22
Summary
Outdoor learning is brilliant! Not only do pupils enjoy learning outdoors, research shows that taking lessons outside is more effective in terms of engagement, retention and attainment and even helps to improve attendance. The benefits are not just limited to pupils, teachers also experience new curriculum connections, increased morale and enthusiasm for teaching along with reduced discipline and classroom management problems. Learning outdoors is definitely a win, win!
On this two-day immersive CPD experience, you will have the opportunity to explore and take part in a wide range of primary science activities outdoors. We will cover biology, chemistry and physics outdoors, with curriculum links highlighted throughout. You will take away a wealth of ideas and easily accessible practical activities that you can recreate in your own school’s outdoor space. You will have the opportunity to look at the research underpinning outdoor learning, as well as resources and organisations that are available to support you and your school.
A large proportion of this course will be spent outside. Please prepare for all weather by bringing wellies, full waterproofs, sunglasses and a hat.
Who is it for?
- Primary teachers
- Primary science leads
What topics are covered?
- the benefits, barriers, opportunities of taking science outdoors
- biology outdoors
- chemistry outdoors
- physics outdoors
- science trails
- using tech outdoors
- cross-curricular opportunities
- embedding outdoor learning into your school
How will you learn?
Face to face learning at the National STEM Learning Centre in York
How long is this course?
Two day residential course
Who is the course leader?
Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- carry out primary science activities outdoors
- use outdoor activities as a context to develop scientific enquiry skills
- make effective use of the outdoor learning environment with all ages and abilities
- support colleagues in their teaching of science in the outdoor classroom
- identify the actions needed in your school to develop your school grounds to enhance teaching and learning
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching primary science outdoors - Day 1 | 18 April 2023 | 11:00-19:00 | National STEM Learning Centre |
| Teaching primary science outdoors - Day 2 | 19 April 2023 | 09:00-16:00 | National STEM Learning Centre |
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Additional information
If the course you would like to attend is fully booked, please contact enquiries@stem.org.uk to express your interest in being added to a waiting list. We will contact you when the course is due to run again.
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