Module 6 Secondary ITT Providers and NQT Coordinators: Learning Outside the Classroom – an Introduction

2Module 6 (Secondary). ITT Providers and NQT Coordinators: Learning Outside the Classroom – an Introduction Module 6 Secondary | Session 1 By the end of the session, you will: know exactly what is meant by Learning Outside the Classroom know the benefits that high-quality Learning Outside the Classroom can bring to learners understand the first three pledges of the Learning Outside the Classroom Manifesto.

3Module 6 (Secondary). ITT Providers and NQT Coordinators: Learning Outside the Classroom – an Introduction Module 6 Secondary | Session 1 You will do this by: personal reflection and discussion with others consideration of your own perspective of learning outside the classroom and how you will proceed.

4Module 6 (Secondary). ITT Providers and NQT Coordinators: Learning Outside the Classroom – an Introduction Module 6 Secondary | Session 1

5Module 6 (Secondary). ITT Providers and NQT Coordinators: Learning Outside the Classroom – an Introduction Module 6 Secondary | Session 1 We will provide all young people with a wide range of experiences outside the classroom, including extended school activities and one or more residential visits.

6Module 6 (Secondary). ITT Providers and NQT Coordinators: Learning Outside the Classroom – an Introduction Module 6 Secondary | Session 1 We will make a strong case for learning outside the classroom so there is widespread appreciation of the unique contribution these experiences make to young people’s lives.

7Module 6 (Secondary). ITT Providers and NQT Coordinators: Learning Outside the Classroom – an Introduction Module 6 Secondary | Session 1 We will offer learning experiences of agreed high quality.

8Module 6 (Secondary). ITT Providers and NQT Coordinators: Learning Outside the Classroom – an Introduction Module 6 Secondary | Session 1 Diagram 9 grid

9Module 6 (Secondary). ITT Providers and NQT Coordinators: Learning Outside the Classroom – an Introduction Module 6 Secondary | Session 1 What have you learned from this unit? On a scale of 0–10, how inspired are you to want to take young people out of the classroom regularly? If not 10, what would need to happen to move you up the scale?

10Module 6 (Secondary). ITT Providers and NQT Coordinators: Learning Outside the Classroom – an Introduction Module 6 Secondary | Session 2 Meeting the QTS Standards Q10 Have a knowledge and understanding of a range of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies and know how to use and adapt them, including how to personalise learning and provide opportunities for all learners to achieve their potential. Q22 Plan for progression across the age and ability range for which they are trained, designing effective learning sequences within lessons and across series of lessons and demonstrating secure subject/curriculum knowledge. Q30 Establish a purposeful and safe learning environment conducive to learning and identify opportunities for learners to learn in and out of school. Q31 Establish a clear framework for classroom discipline to manage learners' behaviour constructively and promote their self-control and independence. QTS standards taken from TDA website with permission

11Module 6 (Secondary). ITT Providers and NQT Coordinators: Learning Outside the Classroom – an Introduction Module 6 Secondary | Session 2 By the end of the session, you will: understand the standards to be met for the award of QTS with regard to learning outside the classroom be aware of the cross-curricular potential for learning outside the classroom be motivated to incorporate learning outside the classroom opportunities into your teaching.

12Module 6 (Secondary). ITT Providers and NQT Coordinators: Learning Outside the Classroom – an Introduction Module 6 Secondary | Session 2 You will do this by: discussion in pairs and groups thinking of some compelling learning outside the classroom activities, both within your subject area and in others.

13Module 6 (Secondary). ITT Providers and NQT Coordinators: Learning Outside the Classroom – an Introduction Module 6 Secondary | Session 2 Q30 Establish a purposeful and safe learning environment conducive to learning and identify opportunities for learners to learn in and out of school. Q37 (c) Identify and use opportunities to personalise and extend learning through out- of-school contexts where possible making links between in-school-learning and learning in out-of-school contexts.

14Module 6 (Secondary). ITT Providers and NQT Coordinators: Learning Outside the Classroom – an Introduction Module 6 Secondary | Session 2 What have you learned from this session? How will you implement what you have learned? On a scale of 1–10, how motivated are you to use learning outside the classroom in your teaching? What do you need to do to move up that scale (if not already on 10)?

15Module 6 (Secondary). ITT Providers and NQT Coordinators: Learning Outside the Classroom – an Introduction Module 6 Secondary | Session 3 ‘Let our advance worrying become our advance thinking and planning.’ Winston Churchill

16Module 6 (Secondary). ITT Providers and NQT Coordinators: Learning Outside the Classroom – an Introduction Module 6 Secondary | Session 3 By the end of the session, you will: be aware of the planning and preparation necessary for providing quality learning outside the classroom activities feel confident about organising simple learning outside the classroom activities.

17Module 6 (Secondary). ITT Providers and NQT Coordinators: Learning Outside the Classroom – an Introduction Module 6 Secondary | Session 3 You will do this by: preparing a simple learning outside the classroom experience for the other participants on this course.

18Module 6 (Secondary). ITT Providers and NQT Coordinators: Learning Outside the Classroom – an Introduction Module 6 Secondary | Session 3 Scavenger hunt Looking for textures (e.g. bark rubbings, etc.) Nature’s palette (rubbing grass, etc. onto paper to show the colour it makes) Creative writing – looking at a scene for inspiration Art-related activities Looking at the landscape from a geographical perspective Looking at building(s) from a historical perspective Science activities Mathematical problems Physical tasks and teamwork tasks Playing detective

19Module 6 (Secondary). ITT Providers and NQT Coordinators: Learning Outside the Classroom – an Introduction Module 6 Secondary | Session 3 By the end of the session, you will: be aware of the planning and preparation necessary for providing quality learning outside the classroom activities feel confident about organising simple learning outside the classroom activities.

20Module 6 (Secondary). ITT Providers and NQT Coordinators: Learning Outside the Classroom – an Introduction Module 6 Secondary | Session 4 ‘Exposure to well managed risks helps children learn important life skills.’ Health and Safety Executive

21Module 6 (Secondary). ITT Providers and NQT Coordinators: Learning Outside the Classroom – an Introduction Module 6 Secondary | Session 4 By the end of the session, you will: be able to recognise a high-quality learning outside the classroom experience know where to look for further information on learning outside the classroom know how to assess the risk of learning outside the classroom activities.

22Module 6 (Secondary). ITT Providers and NQT Coordinators: Learning Outside the Classroom – an Introduction Module 6 Secondary | Session 4 You will do this by: looking at and discussing case studies taking part in a risk assessment discussion and reflection.

23Module 6 (Secondary). ITT Providers and NQT Coordinators: Learning Outside the Classroom – an Introduction Module 6 Secondary | Session 4 Risks

24Module 6 (Secondary). ITT Providers and NQT Coordinators: Learning Outside the Classroom – an Introduction Module 6 Secondary | Session 4 Benefits

25Module 6 (Secondary). ITT Providers and NQT Coordinators: Learning Outside the Classroom – an Introduction Module 6 Secondary | Session 4 High LowHigh Benefits Risks

26Module 6 (Secondary). ITT Providers and NQT Coordinators: Learning Outside the Classroom – an Introduction What are the potential hazards at this site? How could these hazards be managed or avoided? CPD Module 6 Secondary | Session 4

27Module 6 (Secondary). ITT Providers and NQT Coordinators: Learning Outside the Classroom – an Introduction Module 6 Secondary | Session 4 What are the potential hazards at this site? How could these hazards be managed or avoided?

28Module 6 (Secondary). ITT Providers and NQT Coordinators: Learning Outside the Classroom – an Introduction Module 6 Secondary | Session 4 By the end of this session, you will: be able to recognise a high-quality learning outside the classroom experience know where to look for further information on learning outside the classroom know how to assess the risk of learning outside the classroom activities.