INSET Teacher Training: Enhancing Outdoor Learning
In-Service Education and Training (INSET) days are vital for teacher professional development, providing opportunities to enhance teaching practices and explore new educational strategies. Integrating outdoor learning into INSET training can revolutionize the classroom experience, engaging students more effectively and fostering a deeper connection with nature. This blog post will delve into the benefits of INSET teacher training focused on outdoor learning, provide practical ideas, and offer resources for further exploration.
Benefits of INSET Teacher Training in Outdoor Learning
Improved Student Engagement
Outdoor learning activities capture students’ interest and make lessons more dynamic and interactive.
- Active Learning: Engaging students in hands-on activities in a natural setting enhances their enthusiasm for learning. Read more about active learning.
- Increased Motivation: Outdoor environments provide a novel and stimulating backdrop that keeps students motivated. Learn about the impact of nature on student motivation.
Enhanced Teaching Skills
INSET training in outdoor learning equips teachers with new skills and techniques to diversify their teaching methods.
- Innovative Teaching Methods: Teachers learn how to incorporate nature into various subjects, making lessons more engaging. Explore innovative teaching methods.
- Professional Growth: Continuous professional development ensures teachers stay updated with the latest educational trends. Discover the benefits of professional growth.
Physical and Mental Health Benefits
Outdoor learning promotes physical activity and mental well-being for both teachers and students.
- Health Benefits: Outdoor activities contribute to overall health by encouraging physical movement and reducing stress. Learn about physical activity guidelines.
- Mental Well-being: Nature has a calming effect, reducing stress and anxiety, and improving mood. Explore the mental health benefits of nature.
Social and Emotional Development
Outdoor learning fosters social interaction and emotional growth, crucial for holistic education.
- Teamwork and Collaboration: Group activities in nature promote teamwork and communication skills. Read about social skill development.
- Emotional Resilience: Challenges faced in outdoor settings help build resilience and adaptability. Discover resilience-building activities.
MP award-winning training
Award-winning teacher and author, Sarah Seaman PGCE/MA, was a teacher/assistant head for 13 years. Now she is one of the leading specialists in outdoor learning speaking at conferences, published a book with Bloomsbury and a regular feature on BBC Radio Sheffield.
All INSET days come with a 1 year mentorship
- One full day of training or two evening twilights.
- One years outdoor learning subcription to all of our 700+ resources, lesson plans and schemes of work for ALL staff.
- Three further zoom one hour training sessions or Q&A’s.
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I have recently completed the Muddy Puddle training for Stages 1-4. The team at Muddy Puddle provided me with constant support, using the chat facility to answer any questions quickly. I have found this training to be very beneficial to myself, thinking of alternative ways to teach outside of the classroom environment. Also, of benefit to my class, they have fully embraced being outside in all elements.
Deborah Clayton Outdoor Learning Lead (All-Saints Primary) Stockport
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Completing this course has enabled all teachers and TA’s to teach the children confidently about our outdoor surroundings and Environment to help bond children with nature and respect the world we live in. Instead of once a month the adults take the children out when needed which helps them focus no matter what time of year.
Katherine
A fantastic course that has allowed me…
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A fantastic course that has allowed me to think and assess our surroundings. I have found a new passion for working, learning and leading outdoors. The assistanace and guidance from the muddy puddle team is out of this world. I’m looking forward to leading my team forward in outdoor learning
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Our Outdoor Learning INSET day training is our most popular way to train our teachers and is the most successful at sustaining and inspiring teachers to take their curriculum outside. There are many proven benefits to teaching outside for the child such as being better engaged learners, deeper thinkers, more empathy for their planet, improved wellbeing but there is also many benefits for the teacher too. Such as mental and physical benefits, improved self esteem and a more positive outlook in general
INSET Day Itinerary
Outcomes
Post INSET Day Support
INSET Outdoor Learning Training
- Conducted by Award winning teacher and author Sarah Seaman PGCE/MA
- EYFS-KS2
- 9:30 – 3pm
- Includes a morning break and 30 minute lunch
- Pre-chat before the event to tailor the training to the needs of your children and staff confidence levels
- Bespoke tailored day, giving lots of inspiration and jam packed with practical ideas
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INSET Outdoor Learning Training
– More confident outdoor learning practitioners
– Up-skilled in delivering curriculum-linked lessons outdoors using more natural based materials
– Knowledge and understanding of the benefits to outdoor learning and its impact on the children and themselves
– Short term and long term goals set to practically implement this
– Had fun and got to know their colleagues a little better
INSET Outdoor Learning Training
– 2 further free Zoom Q&A staff meetings with Sarah
– All staff have 1 years free access to all of the online resources
– All staff have 1 years free access to enrol on any other bespoke courses e.g phonics or outdoor curriculum specialist courses
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Use our 600 + lesson plans & resources
Let us save you time! Pick up a device, go outside and teach. You can browse and download all Muddy outdoor learning resources and Outdoor eBooks right on your phone or iPad
Use our Schemes of Work
Teach whole units using our Outdoor Schemes of Work to confidently take full units outdoors with nature. We are all teachers here too and we want to make life easier for you. So let us!
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The Muddy Puddle Teacher gives you everything you need to create an engaging, active and inclusive outdoor curriculum for your Early Years setting.
Based on the well-loved Muddy Puddle Teacher Approach and following the Three Muddy M’s – mother nature, mental health and getting more kids moving – this handbook is jam-packed with simple outdoor activities for every season. There are step-by-step instructions and full-colour photographs to demonstrate the activities. Whether you’re a forest school enthusiast or just getting started in taking your teaching outside, there are plenty of inspiring ideas to benefit children and save you hours of preparation time.
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The Muddy Puddle Teacher Approach was created in 2018 by Teacher Sarah Seaman. Our incredible outdoor learning methods use only natural and upcycled resources while linking to all areas of the EYFS and NC.
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