Early Childhood Outdoor Learning Network Training Package
ECO Learning Network Training Package
This training has been designed to assist teachers and educators who are interested in taking children into nature or who are looking for support to strengthen their existing programs. Presented by leaders and pioneers in the field of Australian early childhood nature programs - Doug Fargher, Lisa Coxon and Karen Anderson - the program is held over 3 sessions, including a site visit to a nature kindergarten in action.
The package includes:
- Half day workshop that covers the framework requirements as well as the Nuts and Bolts of creating an outdoor program.
- One site visit where participants have the opportunity to view children interacting within the outdoor space. (For an extra fee participants can visit other sites.)
- After the site visits a second workshop is planned to reflect on what has been observed and then begin planning for the next steps of taking children into nature.
Trainings
Term One training
Monday 20 March, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Monday 3 April, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Venue: Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, Mueller Hall
Site visit options: Monday 27 March, Wednesday 29 March, or Thursday 30 March
Term Two training
Friday 26 May, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Friday 16 June, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Venue: Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne
Site visit options: Monday 29 May, Wednesday 31 May, or Thursday 1 June
Term Three training
Tuesday 1 August, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 22 August, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Venue: Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, Domain House Gallery 3
Site visit options: Monday 14 August, Wednesday 16 August, or Thursday 17 August
Term Four training
Wednesday 18 October, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 1 November, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Venue: Westerfolds Park Templestowe (TO BE CONFIRMED)
Site visit options: Monday 23 October, Wednesday 25 October, or Thursday 26 October
Site Visit Locations
Mondays
Balnarring 9:15 -2:15 or Yarralea (not term one 9:30-3:30)
Wednesday
Westgarth 9-12 (three year old group) or Balnarring 9:00 -2:00
Thursdays
Penbank or Minibah 9:30-2:30 or Westgarth 9:00- 12:00 (Four year old group)
Any queries please email training.ecoln@gmail.com or call 0493518888