Course Syllabus

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Uncover Problem Solving Through Outdoor Play

Children love to play outside in the natural environment. By utilizing the natural inclinations of young children to explore and by encouraging problem-solving skills, educators can move students’ thinking forward. It’s even easier than you might think to invite your youngest learners to join you as inventors and problem-solvers and jump into the world of computational thinking while playing outside and interacting with the world around them! These skills are at the heart of learning, helping children develop creativity, collaboration, communication, persistence, and problem-solving.

Course Outcomes

By the end of this session, you will:

    1. Recognize the importance of outdoor play in supporting creativity and communication skills in young children.
    2. Identify opportunities for children to explore the design and build process to solve problems related to outdoor learning experiences.
    3. Build awareness of children’s development of problem-solving and computational thinking skills as it relates to the natural world.

Format

This course is a lightning learning session, a condensed learning experience designed to ignite your skills and propel your career forward. Unlock new opportunities, enhance your expertise, and engage in practical strategies through this concise, power-packed learning experience. Additionally, for those seeking a more flexible learning option, we offer an on-demand recording, allowing you to access and learn at your own pace. To obtain your completion badge for this course, you will have to complete a self-reflection.

Grade Level

This course is suitable for educators teaching Early Years to Grade 3.

Estimate Duration

This course should take you 30-45 minutes to complete.

Earn your badge 

You will have to complete a self-reflection to receive your digital badge. This badge can be added to your professional portfolio. Completion of this course counts towards the requirements for the Learning Pathway: STEM Focused Learning.

Looking for this course in French? Click on this link to be redirected to the French course catalogue.