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Wildwise Outdoor and Environmental Education Training Courses

WildWises 2014 professional training programme, in association

with Schumacher College.

We are delighted to work with Wildwise to offer an exciting programme of courses to develop skills and

resources and to inspire professionals working in the field of outdoor and environmental education.

Ive been a teacher for 25 years and a teacher trainer for 15 years and I have rarely seen the principles

of teaching and learning put into action so effectively.

Ricky Lowes, University of Plymouth

Unless specified, all day-courses will be located at Schumacher College Craft Ed. in

Dartington 9.30am 4.30pm

October 2 Facilitation Skills for Experiential Environmental Education

Toni Spencer. This workshop covers creative practices and tools for educators and outdoor leaders to

help inspire connection with the natural world. Using simple techniques for outdoor and classroom settings we will explore how to lead groups into a more vital

relationship with their environment and to cultivate a curiosity about nature, place and sustainability, with a focus on tailoring these approaches to your specific work

context. Cost: 115/95/70

h3./ October 3 Environmental Storytelling Chris Salisbury

This highly creative and dynamic workshop will explore the relationship between stories, storytelling and the natural world around us, with its application to school and

community groups. It will suit beginners and those who already work with stories. Cost: 115/95/70

October 7 Introduction to Forest Skills Chris Salisbury

This skills-based course is a resourceful and inspiring introduction to practical competence in the outdoors. It is designed for outdoor educators who aspire to spend

meaningful time in the woods with children or adults and will focus on group activities including firecraft, shelter building and the safe use of cutting tools.

Cost: 115/95/70

October 8 Advanced Forest Skills Chris Salisbury

This day will look at skills to give teachers and environmental educators more confidence in leading groups outdoors. The course will focus on

improving more of your own resources and knowledge in fire-by-friction, natural cordage, wild foods and campfire cooking. It is ideal for those who

have done the introduction day or have some experience of basic forest skills. Cost: 115/95/70

October 16 Forest Toys, Crafts and Art Patrick Harrison

Making all sorts of fascinating objects out of forest materials. Unusual ideas that will broaden the potential of familiar natural resources, and

provide fresh pathways for the creative mind. A whole day in the woods to pamper your innate curiosity for the outdoor world and resource

yourself with creative projects to offer as activities.

Cost: 115/95/70

October 21 Emotional Literacy Jon Cree

An understanding of emotional literacy is essential to help young people develop self-esteem and so become socially and educationally

successful. Through relaxation, play and story in the natural world this day will explore the four core emotions and provides a real practical way of

working with emotional intelligence, supporting emotional literacy programmes and the new agenda for emotional well being in schools. Cost:

115/95/70

October 22 Leading Earthwalks From Connection to Kinship Jon Cree

With a new publication coming out in 2014 from the Institute of Earth Education, this is the perfect opportunity to revise and review the practice of

leading Earthwalks with some dynamic new activities that focus on our kinship and reverence for the natural world. A course to inspire those new

to this method of nature connection, and to reinvigorate and support more experienced educators.

Cost: 115/95/70

October 24-27 Muir Trek Leadership Training Jon Cree

Inspired by the wilderness journeys of John Muir, the goal of the Muir Trek is an internal one to be conscious and joyful in being outdoors, in

direct contact with the earth. There is time to sit, watch and reflect on the natural world, to saunter and wander over relatively short distances.

This rare opportunity will train and qualify you to lead these zestful and meaningful sunrise-to-sunset journeys. Cost: 375/325/295

November 5 Leafy Pages and Wild Words Gordon MacLellan

Instant stories, sudden poems, an excitement of words: when we step outside into a wider environment, there are adventures everywhere and this

workshop will explore ways of building those tales with groups. Alongside our storymaking, we will explore ways for recording our tales in

storysticks and bundles, big books, small books, one piece books, pop-up landscapes and fold-out theatres. A workshop for anyone who wants

to find new or extend their existing ways of playing with stories with groups or just for themselves. Cost: 115/95/70

November 13 Which Story? Right time, Right place! Alida Gersie

With the increased interest in narrative forms for educational objectives its clear that all too often inappropriate stories are offered speculatively,

with a diminished impact. This course provides tools and inspiration to connect you to the story and the story to the opportunity of the place and the people gathered

before you.

Cost: 115/95/70

N.B. Price structure is for organisations/charities, voluntary organisations/individuals

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All training days take place in Devon

Please contact us if you require a concessionary/work exchange place

Visit: www.wildwise.co.uk

Call: 01803 868269

Email: info@wildwise.co.uk