Spotlight on Learning: Outdoor Education Skills in the Future
Spotlight on Learning:
How can exposure to different community-based recreation opportunities and outdoor education skills increase the likelihood of future participation in these activities?
Presented by: Mr. Jon Rahe
Course: Outdoor Education 11/12
TEACHER REFLECTION: A return to what I envisioned my outdoor education program becoming prior to Covid. The leisure days for my senior students build on what we did in Outdoor education 10 and the skill development lessons provided students with the skills necessary to be able to pursue these passions after leaving my classroom. The “final exam” consisted of a practical skills assessment where students not only demonstrated their learning in a outdoor setting but also gained the confidence that they could pursue an activity like this on their own. I think this allowed me to reach a diverse range of learners who wouldn’t normally do these activities on their own.
STUDENT REFLECTION: I think it was a good way to introduce different activities to students and I had a fun time doing it. I also got to engage with students who had common interests. The teacher allowed me the opportunity to challenge myself and engage in these activities. I think the activities were a good way to practice teamwork, to learn how to work with others outside of the classroom and more. For future activities, I now know how to stay safe and what items to take with me. For the final exam I think it was a positive experience and look forward to developing more specific outdoor education skills through these activities.