Incursions
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Different by Design
Outdoor Learning Curriculum Connection
Unique, on-site incursions connecting curriculum and learning to your place.
Incursion Program
At Outside the Box Learning we design and facilitate incursions for schools and early learning centres to connect with YOUR 'indoor' curriculum. YOU provide the curriculum focus, unit of inquiry, area of learning and WE bring a peak event to life for you, with an bespoke incursion event that ticks ALL the boxes as we think and learn outside the box.
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WHY? Because there are multiple opportunities to bring learning to life in outdoor environments in each and every area of the curriculum. There are no limits to creativity and authentic, real world learning.
*A key element of this program is upskilling teachers and educators with a blue print to continue to teach 'outside the box' long after we depart. Professional mentoring is transformative and the approach, supported by evidence-based research. Teachers receive a professional development certificate with the relevant AITSL standards referenced at the conclusion of each event.
STEP 1
CONVERSATION
We begin with a 15 minute phone/online consult where you share your curriculum focus, challenges, main aims for learning and more. It's very informal and relaxed. We simply play with some ideas.
No commitment is needed at this stage either.
STEP 2
CONCEPT PLAN SHARED
By the end of this phone/online chat we will offer:
A suggested structure [length/style of facilitation/number of students per session etc]
Links to curriculum [the concept plan always covers MORE curriculum connections and goes deeper with authentic, real-world learning.
Potential spaces for inquiry and discovery (this many include pockets of your school grounds rarely used by students, nature play spaces or hidden gems identified by a fresh set of expert eyes!)
Total cost and next steps
STEP 3
DATE SECURED, INFORMATION PACK SENT AND DEPOSIT PAID
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Once we secure a date, a comprehensive information pack is emailed to you. This includes ALL compliance and risk assessment documents, detailed plan for the session/day, on the day (logistical) information, links to curriculum, final invoice and more.
STEP 4
EVENT DATE AND FOLLOW UP
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All resources are supplied on the day and you do not need to do anything to prepare. At the conclusion of the event, we share a student reflection template with you to take back indoors. Teachers receive a professional learning certificate to acknowledge professional standards that have been a focus for their learning throughout the event. All plans developed for the incursion event are handed over, to enable teams to independently repeat this program in the future. The baton is handed on :)
Program Benefits
PRINCIPALS AND LEADERSHIP
EVIDENCE AND RESEARCH DRIVEN: this pedagogical approach is backed by global research and outcomes are evidenced based.
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SUPPORTS HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT: supports social and emotional learning, and inclusive educational practices.
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CURRICULUM ALIGNED: aligned with curriculum and clear links to Aboriginal perspectives are modelled for everyone.
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HEALTHY HABITS: supports health and wellbeing for staff and students.
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CALMING AND SUPPORTIVE: learning in open spaces regulates body systems, with less need for intervention or support from leadership.
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FACILITIES AND GROUNDS: fostering stewardship and connection to land encourages everyone to take responsibility and care for outdoor spaces. Less rubbish and more love?
TEACHERS
PERFECTLY MATCHED: created for and with you ensures this is targeted to your exact needs.
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TIME SAVER: creative programming ensures we cover many of your learning outcomes - nothing in this program is a ''time filler!'
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RESOURCES:supporting material is provided to enable you to continue the learning indoors.
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PLAYFUL AND PLAY BASED: a multifaceted approach supports a range of learning styles.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: provides mentoring and modelling. The end point is to enable you to independently continue these sessions beyond the life of this program.
STUDENTS
PRACTICAL/HANDS ON: makes abstract topics playful, tactile and engaging.
BUILDS CONFIDENCE: all students achieve and feel confident.
SUPPORTS WELLBEING; provides strategies for finding calm and balance during the school day.
IS FUN AND ENGAGING: students connect concepts with real-life experiences.
HOLISTIC APPROACH: ensures students can all learn in ways that suit them best. No sensory overloads and time slows down.
TIME IN NATURE: student's benefit from time outdoors. They are on the move, in fresh air and in an environment that supports self regulation and relaxation.
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