I spent my last day doing some final proof-reading and transferring the last of the documents to Dropbox so Calum can begin turning them into webpages and PDFs for the teacher's area on the TreeZone website.
I have found working for both TreeZone and Boots n Paddles a very productive and enjoyable experience. I will take away a much greater appreciation of the educational possibilities that outdoor activity provision and, more broadly, outdoor learning can bring. As part of this placement I have developed my digital media skills through using new software such as publisher, creating my first blog using Weebly and through my improved understanding of file storage tools such as Dropbox. I have also had a chance to explore the concept of outdoor learning and as a result I have a much broader understanding of the educational differences between the various aspects that are contained within this 'umbrella' term. I have had a chance to meet a great variety of people each with their own reasons for working in outdoor provision and education. Through discussions with them I have developed a much more in-depth understanding of the emotional, physical and intellectual benefits of outdoor learning. I have continued with my professional reading and have some understanding now as to why the new Curriculum for Excellence documentation for outdoor learning was developed and why it will play an important role in educating future generations.
Overall I feel that I have moved forward both professionally and personally and look forward to next year when I can put some of my new ideas and new found confidence into practice in the classroom.
I have found working for both TreeZone and Boots n Paddles a very productive and enjoyable experience. I will take away a much greater appreciation of the educational possibilities that outdoor activity provision and, more broadly, outdoor learning can bring. As part of this placement I have developed my digital media skills through using new software such as publisher, creating my first blog using Weebly and through my improved understanding of file storage tools such as Dropbox. I have also had a chance to explore the concept of outdoor learning and as a result I have a much broader understanding of the educational differences between the various aspects that are contained within this 'umbrella' term. I have had a chance to meet a great variety of people each with their own reasons for working in outdoor provision and education. Through discussions with them I have developed a much more in-depth understanding of the emotional, physical and intellectual benefits of outdoor learning. I have continued with my professional reading and have some understanding now as to why the new Curriculum for Excellence documentation for outdoor learning was developed and why it will play an important role in educating future generations.
Overall I feel that I have moved forward both professionally and personally and look forward to next year when I can put some of my new ideas and new found confidence into practice in the classroom.