KPE 550 - Bringing the Classroom Outdoors

This course is for pre-service or in-service educators who wish to expand their skills in facilitating outdoor learning experiences for their students. After exploring the theories and research behind outdoor learning we will shift our focus to practical, hands-on content for implementing outdoor learning. Emphasis will be placed on exploring and increasing skills in the following areas: use of experiential learning techniques in outdoor settings; risk and group management in outdoor settings; being comfortable in a variety of outdoor activities and environments; and creating effective and enriching outdoor learning experiences.

Prerequisites & Notes
Graduate Standing

Credits: 3