The broader use of the natural environment surrounding a rural school for educational activities and involving the community following the international practice

Topic(s) addressed

• Promoting outdoor teaching

• Creating an active and challenging learning environment for all students 

• Developing innovative teaching methods and cooperation

Target groups

• 3 groups of 2 female teachers

Methodologies

• Applying a multidisciplinary approach, 

• Sets of non-formal outdoor lessons (science, art, PE) supported by more formal "in-house" classes. 

• More active role and better cooperation skills from both, students and teachers required in The outdoor learning environment and nature-based activities

• The inclusion of students with special needs involving a peer-evaluation and hands-on activities

Environments

• Applying the whole school approach and the creative use of the outdoor learning spaces Inspiring social activity

• Promoting environmental responsibility and sustainable behaviour

• Raising the understanding of the importance of nature experiences

Teachers

Teachers have been encouraged to choose more innovative teaching methods

• Teachers became better focused on students' individual learning needs. 

• Raising interest in new teaching styles has improved the cooperation between teachers

Impact

• The teachers gain hands-on experience in carrying out outdoor activities and using active non-formal teaching methods.

• They developed ideas and a better understanding of tailoring teaching to various children’s needs, both, indoors and outdoors.

• The project improved teachers' language skills and cultural awareness.