The seminar is intended for anyone interested in forest pedagogy or teaching in nature. The forest school originates from Scandinavia and is based on the concept of using the natural environment in the upbringing and education of children. It is a learning approach that takes place in the forest and can be adapted to different age groups of children. The Forest School provides a free environment for play, nature exploration, collaborative learning and skill building. You can read more about how the forest school works at Mersey Forest in Englandhere.
WHEN: Tuesday, March 20, 2018
WHERE:Forest of Experiments (Forestry Institute of Slovenia),
Eternal path 2, Ljubljana
At the seminar, you will get to know the essence of the forest school (its origin, principles and benefits), learning approaches and practically test the activities carried out in the forest school program in England. In addition, you will learn how to adapt various forest activities to children with special needs.
They will lead the seminarJo SayersandLynne Ledgard.
Jo Sayersis a qualified forest educator at Mersey Forest from England. Jo has been conducting practical workshops with children and teachers since 2009 and is a member of the National Association of Forest Schools. He has many years of experience in the field of establishing, managing and managing a forest school and designing a forest learning space.
Lynee Ledgardshe is a qualified forest pedagogue at Green Lane School from England since 2017. She is an expert in the field of special pedagogy and performs forest activities for children with special needs.
Dwelling time:One day, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
Number of teaching hours:8
Number of participants:25
Registration and price:
The price of the seminar is 80 EUR (VAT is included in the price). We are collecting applications untilfilling positions.
Payment is made to the following account:
SI56 01100-6030347734 (Bank of Slovenia);
BIC: BSLJSI2X;
purpose code: GDSV;
reference: 00 105019.
The issued purchase order is also valid for public institutions.
At the end of the seminar, participants receive a certificate of participation. If you will not be able to attend the seminar, please let us know at least three days before the seminar. If you cancel your participation less than 24 hours before the start of the seminar, the full price of the seminar will be charged.Registration for the seminar
Important:The seminar will be held in English. Because of the outdoor workshops, the participants
please arrange for suitable warm clothes and footwear.
For additional information, write to:gozd.eksperimentov@gozdis.si
COURSE OF THE SEMINAR:
8:45Arrival of participants
9:00 a.mPresentation of the Forestry Institute of Slovenia, the Institute of Forest Pedagogy and the Network
forest kindergartens and schools
9:15Presentation of Mersey Forest, Green Lane School and forest schools in Great Britain
9:30 amForest school (establishment and management of a forest school, forest as a learning space, benefits)
9:45Coffee and tea break
10:00Practical outdoor workshop 1 (introduction, safety in the forest, forest restrictions
schools, fireplace, forest activities)
12:00Outdoor lunch (includes baking bread over the fire)
12:30 p.mPractical outdoor workshop 2 (carving, knotting, setting up a bivouac, forest skills and abilities, group work)
15:00Evaluation and awarding of certificates
16:00End of the seminar