Outdoor learning at the chalkface

This short inspirational clip introduces the 'Outdoor Learning at the Chalkface' event.

Young people from Glendelvine Primary School attended the SNH 'Outdoor Learning at the Chalkface' event and made this report about what happened there and why they enjoy learning outdoors.

Juliet Robertson (Creative Star Learning), Chalmers Smith (LTS) and Sinclair Dyer (Hamilton Grammar) explain why outdoor learning is important and how practitioners can begin to engage learners with the outdoors.

Sinclair Dyer explains how young people at Hamilton Grammar have engaged with the outdoors through an innovative 'world view' approach which makes links across the whole curriculum.

Kathy Kennedy from Kelty Primary School talks about her school's experiences with outdoor learning and explains how they have worked with countryside rangers to deliver experiences in the outdoors.

Andrew Johnstone from Gairloch High School explains how his school has been developing their programme of outdoor learning and adventure activities.

Craig Hamilton, deputy headteacher at Springburn Academy, explains how a transitions and mentoring programme has developed through working in partnership with The Outward Bound Trust.

In this video clip Donnie MacLeod explains the work and objectives of OLSAG (The Outdoor Learning Strategic Advisory Group). He also highlights the way that HMIE is reporting on examples of good outdoor learning. He expands on the meaning of outdoor learning and its relationship to Curriculum for Excellence.

Peter Kormylo (Area Advisor, LTS) explains the changes taking place under Curriculum for Excellence and highlights the needs to take learning beyond the boundaries of the classroom.