Forest School And Woodland Pedagogy Diploma

Forest education, gardening, Hobby, plantation, Plants education, woodland

What you'll learn

Module 1: Forest School 1. Introduction 2. History of Forest School 3. Benefits of Forest School 4. The Six Guiding Principles of Forest Education

Module 2: Woodland Pedagogy 1. Pedagogy 2. Woodland Managing Techniques 3. Biodiversity 4. Nature Study

Module 3: Child Development 1. Introduction 2. Physical Development 3. Communication and Speech Development 4. Cognitive Development

Module 4: Career Development 1. Personal Development 2. Educational Theory 3. Eco-sensory Therapy 4. Health and Safety policies and procedures

Module 5: Bush Craft 1. Bird Feeders 2. Building a Den 3. Bug Hotels 4. Building a Raft 5. Team Building

Module 6: Forest School Craft Activities 1. Introduction 2. Tree Climbing 3. Sensory/Nature Walks 4. Foraging 5. Scavenger Hunt 6. Outdoor Cooking

Requirements

No programming needed

Description

Forest School and Woodland Pedagogy Diploma Overview and Curriculum​What will I benefit from this course?​Forest school education is based on a learning method that introduces children to nature by encouraging them to learn in their outdoor space using woodland areas, forests, and outdoor environments. This form of teaching provides a holistic and positive experience whilst emphasizing the development of the child both academically and emotionally to enhance confidence, boost well-being, and self-awareness, and encourage physical education.​By enrolling in this course, you will understand how forest schooling differs from the traditional classroom method, the benefits of this ever-growing practice, and how this teaching system can enhance the lives of children with additional needs. You will also understand the physical, psychological, and emotional development of children and how forest schooling can be of support toward the development of children in your care.​​You will learn about the knowledge of trees and woodland pedagogies, respecting the forest and nature, woodland recreation and conservation activities, foraging, animal tracking, nature-based arts and crafts, and more. You will learn about safety measures in the outdoors including health and safety and fire safety. You will also learn about the neuroscience that supports this learning method and delve into the therapeutic benefits of this wonderful way of learning.​By studying this course, you will:​Understand the benefits of forest schooling.Understand the activities that can be explored in the forest.Understand child development.Understand the neuroscience and therapies behind forest schooling.24/7 access to the course anytime.No hidden fees.Better earning potential.​​​​​Who should study this course?Are you a parent looking to introduce your child to the wonderful world of the forest? Or perhaps you’re an educator curious about what this world has to offer. Are you looking for a change of career or to support your income after work or at weekends?​This course is aimed at helping you to understand how forest schools can support the children in your care, enhancing their physical, emotional, academic, and general well-being.​Please note, this is a level 2 course. To qualify as a Forest School Leader you will need a Level 3 enhanced qualification according to laws in England. This course will however give you the insight you need into this topic, and its place within child education and development. It will help parents and teachers to informally educate children about nature.​So if you are ready to start this awesome journey, join this program now.​Benefits of Forest Schools:It promotes self-esteem, confidence, creativity, and independence.It supports risk-taking, bone development, and team building.It supports child-centered learning.It helps children with learning difficulties gain more independence.It reduces anxiety in children with additional needs.It helps build resilience.It improves communication skills.It educates children on how to look after nature.It promotes love for the outdoors.​'As a parent, partaking in this program did not only assistus as a family on what to do when out and about, it fed uswith the knowledge we needed to educate our kids aboutnature. To us as a family, this course was worth everypenny.' Lucas.​Course Curriculum:Forest School and Woodland Pedagogy DipModule 1: Forest School1. Introduction2. History of Forest School3. Benefits of Forest School4. The Six Guiding Principles of Forest Education5. Respecting the Forest6. Knowledge of Trees7. AssessmentModule 2: Woodland Pedagogy1. Introduction2. Woodland Managing Techniques3. Biodiversity4. Naturalist Knowledge5. Woodland Recreation and Conservation Activities: How to look after natural environments: Leaving things in a better condition.6. AssessmentModule 3: Child Development1. Physical Development2. Psychological Development3. Cognitive Development4. Emotional Development5. Personal Development6. Neuroscientific Perspectives7. Forest Impact on Biochemistry8. Psychotherapy9. AssessmentModule 4: Career Development1. Personal Development2. Educational Theory3. Innovative and Therapeutic Theory in Outdoors4. Health and Safety5. Risk Assessment6. Fire Safety7. Forest therapy8. Woodland Therapy9. AssessmentModule 5: Bush Craft1. Tree Houses2. Bird Feeders3. Tree Planting4. Bug Hotels5. Woodland Games6. Team Building7. Nature Trails8. AssessmentModule 6: Forest School Craft Activities1. Tree Climbing2. Sensory/Nature Walks3. Foraging4. Shelter Building5. Campfires6. Fire Building/Lighting7. Campfire Cooking8. Woodwork9. Animal Tracking: observation of habitats and insects10. AssessmentReading MaterialsConclusion

Overview

Section 1: LECTURES

Lecture 1 Module 1

Lecture 2 Module 2

Lecture 3 Module 3

Lecture 4 Module 4

Lecture 5 Module 5

Lecture 6 Module 6

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