APPLICATION - Outdoor Learning Workshop - Professional Development for Teachers

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***Workshop Spots are currently full but we highly recommend filling out the form for waitlist spots and to help us stay in touch with you about other upcoming opportunities!

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Dear Teacher,
We're excited about the opportunity to provide you with the support you need to get your students outdoors and learning.

Scientific research shows that when students learn outside, they:
-- exhibit higher levels of creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving skills (Moore & Wong, 1997)
-- are better able to focus (Wells, 2000; Faber Taylor et al., 2002; Martensson et al., 2009; Berto et al., 2015)
-- are more enthusiastic about learning (Lieberman & Hoody, 1998; Blair, 2009)
-- exhibit fewer disruptive behaviors (Ruiz-Gallardo & Valdes, 2013)
-- grow up to have positive attitudes toward the environment (Lloyd-Strovas, Moseley, & Arsuffi, 2017)
-- and have higher academic scores (Lieberman & Hoody, 1998; Matsuoka, 2010; Williams & Dixon, 2012; Wu et al., 2014; Berezowitz et al., 2015; Chawla, 2015; Wells et al., 2015)

This workshop is NOT a step-by-step, how-to program for teaching kids outside. It's an exploratory workshop where you'll have the opportunity to design a strategy that works for you and your classroom. We'll be facilitating the process and providing support to ensure your success!

This workshop will be held online with two sessions available to choose from: July 20-23 or July 27-30; from 1-2:30 pm.

Questions? Contact:
Jenny Llyod-Strovas Ph.D, Nature Matters Academy, hello@jennyllyodstrovas.com
Erin Blaz M.S., Education Coordinator Ciudad SWCD, ciudadeducation@gmail.com, 505-225-7487

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Please enter your first name below.

Please enter your last name.

Please enter the school's name or city where you teach.

What grade do you teach?

What is your area of specialty (e.g. science, math, reading, special ed, etc.)

Currently, what are your barriers for getting students outside and learning? Check all that apply.

Weather

Potential hazards and safety concerns

I don't feel comfortable teaching outside.

Not enough time in our weekly schedule.

I'm not sure how to align standards with learning activities.

I feel like outdoor learning may not be seen as valuable by my principal or the district.

The paperwork/permission process is unclear

I'm unsure about outdoor classroom management

I feel like I need another teacher or parent to help manage outdoor learning.

Other:

What would help you overcome these barriers? Please be specific.

What types of tools do you need in order to teach outside successfully? Check all that apply.

A teaching kit, for example nature backpacks, educational trunks, etc.

Lesson plans that are quick and easy.

1 Guest Speaker during the next academic year.

Someone that I can call if I have a quick question or conern. Or someone I can brainstorm with.

Other:

What topics would you like to cover in a workshop like this? Check all that apply.

How to align standards to outdoor learning activities

How to overcome barriers for teaching outside (weather, hazards, comfort level, time, etc.)

A brief lesson on the local ecosystem and history of the area.

How to leverage local organizations to improve outdoor learning for your students

Other:

**This week now has a waitlist** Please select this week for waitlist spots only: July 20-23. The workshop will be held on zoom, from 1-2:30 M, Tu, W, Th.

July 20-23

**This week now has a waitlist** Please select this week for waitlist spots only: July 27-30 below. The workshop will be held on zoom, from 1-2:30 M, Tu, W, Th.

July 27-30

Is there anything else you'd like us to know?

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