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Early Years Practitioner Outdoor and Nature‑based Learning

Advance early years practice through outdoor, nature-based learning strategies, fostering child development, sustainability, and experiential pedagogy and inclusive classroom environments
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Outdoor Learning Environments

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Nature-Based Play

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Exploring The Natural World

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Outdoor Adventures

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Connecting With Nature

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Michael Carter
US · Course completed

I'm thrilled to have taken the 'Early Years Practitioner Outdoor and Nature-based Learning' course at Stanmore School of Business! As an educator from the United States, I was looking to enhance my skills in creating engaging outdoor learning experiences for my students. This course exceeded my expectations in every way. The comprehensive course materials, which included detailed lesson plans and activity ideas, helped me achieve my learning goals and gain practical knowledge on how to effectively integrate nature-based learning into my curriculum. For instance, I learned how to design a nature scavenger hunt that encourages children to explore and learn about their surroundings. The course's focus on child-led learning and its emphasis on allowing children to take risks and make mistakes really resonated with me. I've already started implementing these approaches in my classroom, and the results have been astounding - my students are more enthusiastic and motivated than ever! The quality of the course materials was top-notch, and I appreciated the relevance to my specific needs as an early years practitioner. Overall, I'm extremely satisfied with my learning experience and would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to take their teaching to the next level.

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Sophie Laurent
CA · Course completed

I recently completed the 'Early Years Practitioner Outdoor and Nature-based Learning' course at Stanmore School of Business, and I must say it was a really great experience. As a Canadian educator, I was interested in learning more about outdoor and nature-based learning, and this course definitely delivered. The course content was well-structured and easy to follow, and I appreciated the variety of topics covered, from forest schools to outdoor play spaces. One of the most useful things I learned was how to assess and manage risks in outdoor learning environments, which has given me the confidence to take my students on more frequent and adventurous outings. The course materials were of high quality, and I liked that they were designed to be flexible and adaptable to different teaching contexts. My only suggestion for improvement would be to include more case studies or examples from diverse cultural backgrounds. Nevertheless, I'm really happy with what I learned, and I'm already applying many of the principles and strategies in my own practice. Thanks, Stanmore School of Business, for a great course!

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Layla Mansour
AE · Course completed

Wow, just wow! I'm so grateful to have had the opportunity to take the 'Early Years Practitioner Outdoor and Nature-based Learning' course at Stanmore School of Business. As an educator from the United Arab Emirates, I was blown away by the course's emphasis on creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving in outdoor learning. The instructors were knowledgeable and supportive, and the online discussions were always engaging and thought-provoking. I particularly appreciated the module on 'Nature-based Learning in Urban Environments,' which gave me tons of ideas for incorporating outdoor learning into my teaching practice, even in a bustling city like Dubai. The course materials were excellent, with plenty of videos, images, and real-life examples to illustrate key concepts. I also loved the focus on promoting children's well-being and mental health through nature-based learning - it's an area that's really important to me, and I feel like I now have a much better understanding of how to support my students in this way. Overall, I'm thoroughly satisfied with my learning experience, and I would absolutely recommend this course to anyone interested in outdoor and nature-based learning.

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Nalani Jensen
DK · Course completed

I've just finished the 'Early Years Practitioner Outdoor and Nature-based Learning' course at Stanmore School of Business, and I'm feeling really inspired and motivated to try out new approaches in my teaching practice. As a Danish educator, I was drawn to this course because of its emphasis on experiential learning and child-led exploration. The course content was detailed and well-researched, and I appreciated the opportunities to reflect on my own practices and share my thoughts with fellow students. One of the most valuable things I learned was how to create a 'nature journal' with my students, which has been a great way to encourage them to observe and record their findings in a more systematic way. The course materials were of high quality, although I did find some of the readings to be a bit dry at times. Nevertheless, I'm really happy with what I learned, and I'm already noticing a positive impact on my students' engagement and enthusiasm for learning. Thanks to Stanmore School of Business for a great course - I'm looking forward to continuing my professional development in this area!





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