Outdoor learning
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Outdoor learning: Intercultural Understanding
Outdoor learning can give students opportunities to recognise and respect different ways of thinking about outdoor issues. Students also learn about different individual, group and intergroup participation in learning outdoors. They learn to appreciate …
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Outdoor learning: Sustainability
Through the priority of Sustainability, students develop the knowledge, skills, values and world views necessary to contribute to more sustainable patterns of living. Outdoor learning enables students to develop a deeper understanding of the relationship …
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Outdoor learning: Literacy
Outdoor learning can support the development of literacy by introducing specific terminology used in outdoor contexts. Students understand the language used to describe aspects of the outdoors, maps, products, resources, information and services. They …
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Outdoor learning: Numeracy
Outdoor learning can give students opportunities to recognise the mathematics that exists in outdoor learning experiences; to see the importance of numeracy, select relevant numeracy knowledge and skills, and apply these skills in outdoor contexts. Students …
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Outdoor learning: Science
Science gives students opportunities to develop an understanding of important science concepts and processes including the practices used to develop scientific knowledge, the contribution of science to our culture and society, its applications in our …
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Outdoor learning: Geography
Geography is a structured way of exploring, analysing and understanding the characteristics of the places that make up our world. Outdoor learning programs provide opportunities for students to learn to question why the world is the way it is, reflect …
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Outdoor learning: Ethical Understanding
Outdoor learning can focus on the importance of treating others with integrity, fairness and compassion, and valuing and respecting diversity and equality for all. Students can examine ethical principles and codes of practice appropriate to the natural …
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Outdoor learning: Critical and Creative Thinking
Outdoor learning can develop students’ ability to think logically, critically and creatively in response to a range of issues, ideas and challenges in relation to nature. Students can learn how to critically evaluate evidence related to the outdoors and …
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Outdoor learning: Personal and Social Capability
Outdoor learning is a key contributor to the development of personal and social capability for all students. Working collaboratively with others in outdoor learning activities develops students' personal and social skills as well as an appreciation of …
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Outdoor learning: Foundation Year
Students at this stage Typically, students in Foundation Year are curious about nature. They often notice things outdoors that adults miss. There is an opportunity to encourage this curiosity and develop skills and knowledge to safely enjoy the outdoors. …
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Outdoor learning: Health and Physical Education
Outdoor learning provides opportunities to learn about interacting with others, connecting to the environment, teamwork and leadership. The outdoors provides a valid and important environment for developing movement competence, promoting a sense of wellbeing, …
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Outdoor learning: Years 1 and 2
Students at this stage Typically, as students develop their own identities and participate more broadly in everyday life, their movement and recreation options can expand. Gaining knowledge and skills to undertake outdoor activities in more natural settings, …
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Outdoor learning: Information and Communication Technology Capability
Outdoor learning can enhance ICT learning by helping students to effectively and safely access online information and services to manage their learning and experiences outdoors. Students can also develop their understanding of the role ICT plays in their …
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Outdoor learning: Years 3 and 4
Students at this stage Typically, as children develop confidence in outdoor places, they can explore a greater range of environments and spend longer without direct intervention from adults. They observe plants and animals in their natural habitat and …
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Outdoor learning: Years 5 and 6
Students at this stage In Year 5 – 6 students are introduced to outdoor recreation as part of an Australian way of life through stories and direct experience. They develop skills and knowledge to participate safely in outdoor recreation activity and understand …
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Outdoor learning: Years 7 and 8
Students at this stage Typically, students in Years 7 and 8 develop skills and knowledge to undertake more extended journeys in natural environments, and develop skills of interdependence within the group. They develop higher levels of skill and have …
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Outdoor learning: Years 9 and 10
Students at this stage In these years, students typically develop a deeper understanding of, and reasons for, codes of conduct in outdoor recreation activities. They explore more adventurous activities as a way of exploring self and nature, and apply …
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Outdoor learning: F-6/7 Humanities and Social Sciences
As part of Humanities and Social Sciences, outdoor learning offers content and context for learning, in particular through geography and/or environmental studies. In Humanities and Social Sciences, environments include natural, built and social. Built …
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Outdoor learning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures priority can give students opportunities to appreciate and celebrate the beauty of the world’s oldest continuous living cultures. Students can gain a deeper understanding of the significance …
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