Training | Level 2-4 Outdoor Learning Award

Price

Original price: £450.

Description

The Muddy Puddle Teacher (MPT) approach takes outdoor learning to the next level with the Level 2-4 Outdoor Learning Award. These progressive courses build on foundational skills, empowering educators to integrate more advanced, creative, and impactful nature-based practices into their teaching. Each level deepens your understanding of outdoor education, aligning with curriculum goals and fostering lifelong learning skills in children. Level 1-4 Complete the award for those educators wanting all the skill sets to teach outdoors confidently and successfully all year long.

6/7 hour course.
12 months to complete.

Course Goals

- Level 2: Strengthen skills in delivering curriculum-linked outdoor activities.
- Level 3: Develop leadership in outdoor education and introduce sustainability-focused practices.
- Level 4: Master advanced outdoor learning techniques and create your unique outdoor education framework.

Course Timelines

- Level 2: 2 hours of learning. 1-year course access.
- Level 3: 3 hours of learning. 1-year course access.
- Level 4: 4 hours of learning. 1-year course access.

Course Modules for Each Level

Level 2 Outdoor Learning Award

Module 1: Expanding Outdoor Curriculum Integration
• Learning Objectives:
- Build on Level 1 skills to deepen curriculum links.
- Design activities for key stages across all subjects.

• Key Topics:
- Enhancing math, literacy, and science outdoors.
- Nature as a classroom: Practical examples.
- Inclusive adaptations for diverse learning needs.

Module 2: Building on Risk Assessment and Safety
• Learning Objectives:
- Advance your understanding of outdoor safety.
- Learn to involve children in creating safe environments.

• Key Topics:
- Collaborative risk assessments.
- Safety in diverse terrains and weather.

Module 3: Leading Muddy Puddle Sessions
• Learning Objectives:
- Strengthen facilitation skills for impactful sessions.
- Foster autonomy in learners.

• Key Topics:
- Leadership in outdoor education.
- Role-modeling and coaching for students.

• Resources Provided:
- Advanced lesson plans and activity cards.
- Risk management templates.

Level 3 Outdoor Learning Award
Module 1: Sustainable Outdoor Education
• Learning Objectives:
- Embed sustainability into outdoor learning.
- Teach environmental stewardship.

• Key Topics:
- Climate change education through play.
- Zero-waste practices in outdoor learning.
- Building eco-literacy in students.

Module 2: Leadership in Outdoor Education
• Learning Objectives:
- Develop leadership skills to train peers.
- Learn to advocate for outdoor education in your school.

• Key Topics:
- Creating whole-school outdoor learning strategies.
- Mentoring fellow educators in the MPT approach.

Module 3: Advanced Activity Design
• Learning Objectives:
- Create multi-sensory, inclusive activities.
- Foster creative and critical thinking skills in students.

• Key Topics:
- Sensory pathways and immersive learning.
- STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) in nature.

• Resources Provided:
- Sustainability teaching kits.
- Leadership and mentoring guides.

Level 4 Outdoor Learning Award

Module 1: Outdoor Education Frameworks
• Learning Objectives:
- Create your bespoke outdoor learning curriculum.
- Design long-term outdoor education programs.

• Key Topics:
- A framework design for year-round outdoor learning.
- Customizing outdoor activities for specific goals.

Module 2: Supporting SEND
• Learning Objectives:
- Refine teaching and facilitation skills.
- Foster deeper emotional and cognitive connections.

• Key Topics:
- Mindful facilitation techniques.
- Strategies for emotional resilience outdoors.

Conclusion

Participants who complete these advanced levels will:

• Level 2:
Gain enhanced outdoor teaching skills and confidence in leading curriculum-linked sessions.
• Level 3:
Become outdoor education leaders with a focus on sustainability and peer mentoring.
• Level 4:
Master outdoor learning, creating customised frameworks for SEND and scaling initiatives to impact schools and communities.

Why Choose Levels 2-4 Outdoor Learning Awards?

The Muddy Puddle Teacher approach offers educators a roadmap to transforming children’s educational experiences. By progressing through Levels 2-4, you’ll deepen your expertise, master innovative teaching strategies, and make a measurable impact on children’s lives.