Description
The Adventure Education instructional model fosters learning through hands-on experiences and is framed by reflection and analysis. This course includes: a) a review of social-emotional learning (SEL) frameworks; b) an introduction to the Adventure Education instructional model; and c) strategies for facilitating SEL through Adventure Education experiences. Professionals will learn a variety of activities and debriefing strategies to promote SEL learning in their classrooms and other appropriate settings (before/after school programs, sports teams, etc.)
This course is most applicable to those who teach or work with elementary (2nd grade and up), middle, and/or high school students.
Syllabus, Objectives, and Outcomes
OBJECTIVES:
Participants will be able to…
- Describe the Adventure Education instructional model and identify its core tenets.
- Use backwards-design to plan SEL-based activities using Adventure Education strategies and principles.
- Demonstrate at least one debriefing tactic that fosters student reflection.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
- Asynchronous - June 13 - July 8, 2022 - Google Classroom
- Synchronous/Zoom - June 28, 2022 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon
SEL Review
- Why SEL?
- Frameworks
- SEL goals
Adventure Education Model
- Overview
- Characteristics and guiding principals
- Progression of activities
- Debriefing strategies
- Resources
SEL Integration via backwards-design
SEL Adventure Education Plan
"EVERY COMPONENT WITHIN THE COURSE WAS PLANNED OUT VERY WELL. EACH COMPONENT WAS ENGAGING AND SOMEWHAT CHALLENGING AT TIMES."
"AS A PRIMARY CLASSROOM TEACHER, I REALLY LIKED THE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND CULTURAL ANCHOR COMPETENCIES FRAMEWORK. I'M EXCITED TO BEGIN IMPLEMENTING IT INTO MY DAILY CLASSROOM ROUTINES."
"I ENJOYED THE BREAKOUTS WITH OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT WITH OTHERS FROM DIFFERENT SCHOOLS."
"INSTRUCTOR WAS FANTASTIC."
"FIRST OF ALL, I THOUGHT THAT THE INSTRUCTOR DID A FABULOUS JOB. SECONDLY, THERE WAS AN ABUNDANT SUPPLY OF MATERIAL AND RESOURCES THAT YOU COULD USE IMMEDIATELY IN ONE'S CLASSROOM. LASTLY, I FELT THE INSTRUCTOR WAS ALWAYS POSITIVE, HELPFUL AND PROFESSIONAL. FOR ME PERSONALLY, SHE WENT OUT OF HER WAY TO ANSWER SPECIFIC QUESTIONS AND PROVIDE ME WITH TECHNICAL SUPPORT. IT WAS VERY APPRECIATED."
"I HAVE ALREADY TOLD OUR JUNIOR HIGH PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER ABOUT IT. WE NEED AS MUCH MOVEMENT AS POSSIBLE IN SCHOOL AND LOVED ADDING SEL COMPONENT."
REQUIRED STUDENT RESOURCES:
- Device with Internet access.
- Various materials will be provided by the instructor in Google Classroom.
- Participants will need a personal Gmail account in order to access Google Classroom.
Registration Instructions
Summer registrations begin March 1, 2022.
Online registration URL will close June 23rd @ 5:00 p.m.