Saturday, September 22, 2007

Santa Fe: The Outdoor Classroom Workshop

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Chat > The Outdoor Classroom Workshop
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From: Shannon D.
Date: 2007-09-21 20:33:20
Reply: http://www.abqhomelearners.org/reply.php?topic_id=1623

The Outdoor Classroom Workshop

Join the increasing number of educators who are using the outdoors to
teach the state standards, teamwork, and joy of learning.

WHO: teachers, SFCC students, Environmental educators, parents
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 13th from 10 to 3. Or please contact me to set up a
workshop in your area/school.
WHERE: Please email/call me to get Santa Fe location (see below)
INSTRUCTOR: Priscilla Logan, retired Public School Reading Specialist,
Permaculture and Biointensive Gardening instructor, and teacher trainer
BRING: lunch, water, hat, sturdy shoes
COST: $50 for Saturday which also includes as many interning days as you
would like with Priscilla as she goes to outdoor classes in different
schools in the fall . Consider asking PTC to pay for your tuition.
Please make checks or POs payable to Priscilla Logan.

WHAT WILL WE BE DOING:
Hands on experience with a variety of outdoor classroom tools:
binoculars, jeweler s loupes, etc. Discussion of how to create a safe,
enjoyable outdoor experience (service learning, gardening, birding,
permaculture, etc.) Research on the use of nature to teach academics,
teamwork, and it s success with ADHD children. Explanation of how to
align outdoor activities to the state standards. Suggestions for outdoor
classroom management. Teachers will receive a packet with outdoor
classroom suggestions.

QUESTIONS? plogan@outdoorclassroom.org 505-424-1413
www.outdoorclassroom.org www.labyrinthmidwife.org

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