THE NATURE OF LEARNING IN KING'S PARK - Starting a Outdoor Learning Program

Description

Join us in King's Park for 'The Nature of Learning"                            

Why Bush Kinder?           

Discover the importance of allowing children to spend time outside exploring natural environments and how this benefits a child's development. Explore the benefits of allowing children to take risks and how 'risking on purpose' in natural environments can help children develop.

This session provides lots of ideas for taking learning outside, integrating nature and curriculum outcomes and including natural elements in play and learning.

The session looks at developing the whole child in the natural environment. 

It incorporates a guided walk through King’s Park in the morning and a presentation on the nature of learning followed by an afternoon session of practical ways you can start a Bush Kinder (Nature Play Program) back in your own setting.

Participants will engage in pedagogical theory on nature play, practical activities and collaborative learning. They will learn how to establish routines, complete risk benefit/assessments, resource Bush Kinder and plan outdoor activities that develop creativity.

This inspiring day combines theory and practice exploring the following:

• Video footage of  bush kinder program's in action 
• The critical role of the natural environment in the lives of young children
• Practical considerations to set up in your context
• Question and answer session with an experienced bush kindergarten teacher

This PD is suitable for teachers and educators working with children aged birth to 5 years, working in early childhood centres (prior to primary school)

Australian Professional Teaching Standards: APTS – 4.1, 6.2

National Quality Standard: QA  - 1, 2, 3, 6

A great day out for all childcare / kindergarten educators

Lunch and Morning Tea provided

Start Times: 8.30pm to 3.30pm

Limited numbers, please book early to avoid disappointment.