Outdoor Learning Coaching
What it is
Amanda provides tailored support to enhance confidence and competence in delivering outdoor lessons, nature play activities, experiential learning and place-based programs. With decades of experience planning outdoor learning and nature play Amanda is the ultimate "The Outdoor Learning Coach".
Who it's for
Teachers, educators, and leadership in early learning centres, pre schools, primary schools, and OOSH settings. Those wanting to expand their practical knowledge of place-based nature pedagogies. Coaching can be offered 1:1, small groups and to whole staff level.
The Coaching Process
The coaching approach is designed to foster growth in place-based nature pedagogies through a structured, multi-session program.
- Initial Consultation An online meeting to scope specific support needs and goals.
- Coaching Plan Devised A customised plan developed to address identified areas for growth.
- Implementation & Training Putting the plan into action with 1:1 support, workshops, and training as needed.
- Follow-up Sessions Ongoing coaching and resourcing to ensure continued progress.
- Ongoing SupportOpportunity Join a network for continued support and collaboration.
Is Outdoor Learning Coaching for You?
Consider the coaching program if you are:
- Beginning a new outdoor learning, bush school, or nature play program.
- Looking to maximise your existing outdoor learning space.
- Wanting to start taking children "beyond the gate" for sessions.
- Considering how the outdoors can impact on syllabus outcomes.
- Seeking to make outdoor nature-based activities more inclusive and meaningful.
- Needing support to advocate for outdoor activities to leadership, parents, or the community.
Contact Amanda here, she will contact you with all you need to know.
Space Utilisation
Many early learning centres and schools have outdoor spaces that are ready for some fresh inspiration. In these online or in-person consultation sessions we look at your outdoor space, plan for improvements, and design ideal activities for your space. We devise a "Practical Improvements Action Plan". Lesson and activity ideas, simple improvements and activations to make your existing space a site of learning and play.
Wellbeing for Educators
A nature immersion, connection and wellbeing workshop for educators.
Amanda understands that educators need support too. Her wellbeing programs help teachers and staff reconnect with nature, reduce stress, and find inspiration for their own teaching practice.
These sessions provide valuable opportunities for educators to experience the benefits of nature firsthand, enhancing their ability to share these experiences with their students.
These programs are ideal for a staff development day, or an afternoon meeting. It can be completed off site for a "retreat" style event, or onsite in the outdoor area of your setting. These programs can be offered as half or full day offerings.
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