Professional learning
We offer professional learning for teachers to build skills and confidence in teaching outdoors, and in environment and sustainability topics. Teachers get practical tools, hands-on activities and ideas to use in their classrooms or school grounds.
What we offer
Up-skill and get excited! We are proud to announce new professional learning opportunities for teachers.
Our professional learning programs:
- are designed for primary and secondary teachers
- support outdoor pedagogy, fieldwork and Aboriginal education
- informed by research
- provide sample lessons and ideas for better student outcomes
- can be delivered at our centre, online or at school.
Professional learning events
We can work with you to create a professional learning event tailored to your special requirements.
We can offer programs for:
- school staff
- OOSH staff
- pre-school staff
- international visitors
- home school community
- university pre-service teachers
- community events
- citizen science events.
Contact the centre for more information.
The afternoon sessions
The outdoor classroom K–6 professional learning workshop
The outdoor classroom K–6 professional learning workshop is a one hour program for how to deliver NSW NESA K–6 syllabus content outdoors for better student outcomes. Led by NSW qualified teachers with strong experience in nature pedagogy learn the tips and tricks to taking classroom lessons outdoors. Authentic, hands-on and fun these activities provide for all learning types, EAL/D learners and supports wellbeing and greater connection to Country.
Cost:
One hour session $200
At your school
Resources provided.
7–12 Fieldwork skills professional learning workshop
The 7–12 Fieldwork skills professional learning workshop is a one hour program to build confidence in developing and delivering fieldwork in 7–12 Science and Geography syllabuses. These workshops are led by NSW qualified secondary teachers with extensive experience in delivering high quality fieldwork with proven impact for better student outcomes. Aligned to NSW NESA Years 7–12 fieldwork advice each session provides advise on how to safely and easily conduct fieldwork in your school.
Cost:
One hour session - $200
At your school
Resources provided.
Whole school Staff Development Days
Aboriginal Cultural Competency
A day on Country connecting with Community to improve educational outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students by promoting and increasing cultural knowledge.
Costs:
Fully catered with delicious bush tucker and other offerings - $120 per person.
Non-catered - $85 per person.
Contact us
Get in touch to ask a question, plan a visit or find out more about what we offer.
About our centre
Learn how our centre helps students explore, learn and connect with nature.