Contemporary Approaches to facilitating Outdoor and Non-Formal Learning
Description
Outdoor Learning Facilitation embraces a range of contemporary approaches to facilitating outdoor learning which aim to develop people's ability to learn from experience. The module takes the form of 12 theme based workshops.
Learning Outcomes
Practice and appraise the skills of facilitation in a safe and encouraging forum while learning to enhance these skills through discussion, tutor and peer feedback and reflective writing
Critique the influence of group work and group dynamics on personal and social development.
Critically evaluate the conditions necessary for contemporary approaches to outdoor learning to work effectively.
Investigate the ethical implication of their facilitation practice, make sound personal judgements and understand existing codes of practice.
Design and Facilitate exemplar programmes of outdoor learning which include strategies for learner reflection.