Learning outside the classroom.

1. Learning outside the classroom. Rachael Jones Wendy Simpson Rachel Connors Kath Purr Huw Davies

2. Contents: • All about the trip. • Why we want to go. • Activity 1- Geography • Activity 2 – Art. • Activity 3 – History. • How the trip enhances learning. • Conclusion.

3. All about the trip. • Abingdon park. • Outside learning. • Full day outside the classroom. • Year 2, 60 children. • Two coaches. • 10 Adults.

4. Why we want to go? • For children to experience outdoor cross- curricular learning. • To broaden the children’s learning in a different environment. • To experience local history. • To build on PHSE/teamwork. • To explore the geographical location rather than pictures.

5. Lesson 1- Geography. • Map reading • Teamwork • Using Ipad’s • Taking photographs • Producing a detailed map

6. Lesson 2 - Art • Look at Andy Goldsworthy’s work. • Collect natural materials from park. • Gain an understanding of the natural environment, • Complete work in the style of Andy Goldsworthy.

7. Lesson 3 - History • Learn about Victorian Life. • Comparison between life now and then. • Discuss the features of a Victorian school. • Experience first hand the life of a Victorian school child.

8. How the trip enhances the learning. • Experiential learning • Engaging the children in a different setting. • Hands on experience. • Developing new skills • personal/social development • Working with others

9. Conclusion. • “The best classroom and the richest cupboard is roofed only by the sky” (McMillan, 1925) pg.5. • McMillan, M. (1925) Nursery schools and the Pre-school child. London: Nursery schools publication.