Student Wellbeing in Nature
Teacher Professional Development
Designed for all educators of school aged children, this professional development will support you to build meaningful and mindful ways of teaching with nature into your curriculum.
Drawing on international research and extensive experience connecting students with nature, our Educators will demonstrate how to lead outdoor nature-based practices, why this is important for students, and how you can apply this in your school or local area.
What we cover:
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Outdoor play and what has changed.
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Benefits of being in nature.
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Links to science that support getting students outside.
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Hands on outdoor activities to incorporate into your teaching.
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Suitable spaces and places in your school and local neighbourhood.
The program will include immersions in:
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Creative and sensory nature-based activities.
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Meditation session led by qualified mindfulness instructor Carolyn Shurey.
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Nature Journaling - Release your inner creative as artist Claire Mosley leads you through a nature journaling workshop, drawing inspiration from plants.
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST) covered include:
4.4 Maintain safety of learners
Ensure the wellbeing and safety of learners within the learning environment by implementing curriculum and legislative requirements.
6.2 Engage in professional learning and improve practice
Participate in learning to update knowledge and practice, targeted to professional needs and priorities of the education setting or system.
7.3 Engage with parents / Carers
Establish and maintain respectful collaborative relationships with parents/ carers regarding their children’s learning and wellbeing.