Shaping the next generation of open "AIR" teachers

The main objective of this project is to transform educational practices, moving from frequent indoor activities to regular use of the outdoor environment. It will give many ideas on outdoor classrooms, scheduling, guidance for schools and many opportunities for teachers to find training on how to implement outdoor learning. The project will support teachers engaged in planning and implementing outdoor learning by providing materials, resources, conferences and training opportunities aimed at building confidence and competence at a professional level.
Teachers will have the needed training to recognize the benefits of outdoor education and to understand the risk involved and the law surrounding it. This will give all teachers the confidence to offer students more challenging activities within the curriculum and take students outside. Through the project program, we will point teachers towards ways to develop their skills in this area as their career progresses.
The project will have two project results (IO’s), the development of 5 online courses for the next generation of open “air” teachers and the development of a Handbook that will support educators, youth workers and schools in their outdoor journey.