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Target group
This course is designed for teachers, educators, and professionals working with children and young people, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, along with special education professionals, youth workers, social workers, school leaders, and project coordinators.
Course objective
This course offers participants practical strategies to design and implement outdoor learning experiences that foster inclusion, engagement, and well-being. Participants will explore how nature-based education can support learners with diverse needs and contribute to a more inclusive, welcoming school culture overall.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles and benefits of outdoor education for inclusive learning.
- Design outdoor learning activities adapted to the needs of all students.
- Facilitate collaborative and inclusive experiences in outdoor settings.
- Integrate sustainability and local partnerships into outdoor learning initiatives.
Why choose this course?
Because nature connects us all. Outdoor education provides an excellent opportunity to break down barriers, nurture empathy, and build a strong, inclusive community around schools, while giving learners of all abilities a genuine sense of belonging and achievement.
Our trainers
Experienced Danish educators and international trainers with a background in inclusive outdoor learning, experiential pedagogy, and education for sustainability. The team combines theory with practical, field-based approaches drawn from real schools and outdoor education programmes across Europe.
Schedule
Day 1
Introduction to Outdoor Education & Inclusion
• Welcome and introduction to the program.
• What is outdoor education? Benefits for learning and inclusion.
• Diversity and inclusion in outdoor educational settings.
• Case studies and best practices in inclusive outdoor education.
Day 2
Designing Inclusive Outdoor Activities
• Principles of universal design in outdoor education.
• Adapting outdoor activities for children with special educational needs.
• Encouraging collaboration and peer support in outdoor settings.
• Hands-on session: Designing an inclusive outdoor activity.
Day 3
Facilitation and Safety in Outdoor Education
• Facilitating outdoor learning: Role of the educator.
• Risk assessment and safety considerations in outdoor education.
• Building confidence and resilience through outdoor experiences.
• Practical exercise: Conducting an outdoor session with inclusive elements.
Day 4
Community Involvement and Sustainability
• Engaging families and communities in outdoor learning.
• Partnerships with local organizations for inclusive outdoor education.
• Environmental awareness and sustainability in outdoor activities.
• Workshop: Creating a sustainable outdoor education project.
Day 5
Action Planning and Certification
• Reviewing key takeaways from the training.
• Assessing the impact of outdoor education on inclusion.
• Developing personalized action plans for participants.
• Evaluation and final reflections.
