Dirty Teaching

A Beginner's Guide to Learning Outdoors

Juliet Robertson, Ian Gilbert

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Independent Thinking Press
15 June 2014

Teacher training; Teaching skills & techniques

One of the keys to a happy and creative classroom is getting out of it and this book will give you the confidence to do just that. Drawing on academic research, Juliet explains why learning outdoors is so beneficial and provides plenty of tips and activities to help you to integrate outdoor learning into your teaching practice, providing a broad range of engaging outdoor experiences for your students.

There is no need for expensive tools or complicated technologies: all you need is your coat and a passion for learning - oh, and you'd better bring the kids too!

Topics covered include: forest schools, learning outside the classroom, outdoor education, nature activities, caring for the environment, play in schools, investigative play, urban outdoor activities, problem solving, creative thinking and strategies for supporting curriculum objectives.

For all primary practitioners who want to shake up their usual classroom routine and discover the benefits of teaching outdoors.

Dirty Teaching was a finalist in the Non-Fiction People's Book Prize Winter 2014 collection.

By: Juliet Robertson
Edited by: Ian Gilbert
Imprint: Independent Thinking Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 222mm, Width: 182mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 477g
ISBN: 9781781351079
ISBN 10: 1781351074
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 15 June 2014
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Contents: Introduction The Golden Principles of Teaching Outdoors Before You Go Outside The First Few Sessions Thinking, Reflecting and Reviewing Creating and Constructing A Sense of Adventure Exploring What's Out There Caring for Nature What to do in Concrete Jungles Keeping the Momentum Going Nagging Doubts, Fears and Worries Embedding Outdoor Learning Cross Reference of Ideas to Subject Areas Bibliography Index

"Juliet Robertson is an Education Consultant who specialises in outdoor learning. Prior to becoming a consultant, Juliet was a Headteacher at three schools making her more than qualified to help others improve their practice. She also writes the popular award-winning education blog, ""I'm a teacher, get me outside here"" where she alliterates her ideas and enthusiasm for learning outdoors."

Reviews for Dirty Teaching: A Beginner's Guide to Learning Outdoors

"""Dirty Teaching recognizes that the most effective way to embed teaching and learning in the outdoors is not to create huge quantities of resources but to plant seeds so that teachers can grow their own ideas. Easy to dip into for inspiration but also compelling to read as a narrative that engages and informs in equal measure."" -- Juno Hollyhock ""Executive Director, Learning through Landscapes"""