Nature’s Classroom is accredited by the General Teaching Council for Scotland.

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Its aim is to use outdoor experiences to produce:-

• successful learners
• responsible citizens
• confident individuals
• effective contributors

Nature's Classroom is primarily aimed at those with a desire to or who already work with children outdoors. The training can be provided in the inspirational grounds of The Ecology Centre by Kinghorn Loch or at a host venue. It involves a motivational presentation, practical outdoor activities and group discussion.

Learning Outcomes: At the end of the session participants will have:

• a greater understanding of why direct experience of the natural world is important to children;
• learned how to use the environment for sensory development and other curriculum topics;
• gained ideas for developing school grounds and Eco Schools status

Nature’s Classroom 2008 Sessions

Full Day Sessions Twilight Sessions 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. 4.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. To be scheduled Tuesday 29th April 2008 Wednesday 21st May 2008 £70 per person includes lunch & refreshments £45 per person includes refreshment s

Please contact us to register your interest if you are unable to attend any of the scheduled training dates, but are interested in attending a future session.

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