Facilitating Experiential Learning in the Outdoors

This two day course has been designed by the Institute for Outdoor Learning (IOL). It provides an opportunity for participants to experiment with a wide range of facilitation techniques and discover the theory behind them. It is suitable for providers of all types of outdoor learning including fieldwork teachers, Duke of Edinburgh Award leaders, overseas expedition leaders, providers of technical outdoor courses, management training consultants, and those involved in personal and social development work.

It is accepted as Continuous Professional Development by the Mountain Training Association. The price includes a manual full of suggestions and exercises designed by IOL. ER Outdoors has been accredited by IOL to deliver this course. Places are limited to 10 participants per course.

This workshop is recognised as CPD for members of the Mountain Training Association.

Topics covered

• Different approaches to teaching and learning
• Facilitation as a skill set and as a mind set
• Needs analysis and goal setting
• Creating a safe learning environment
• Framing and frontloading
• Briefings
• Behaviour management
• Using mood shifters
• Reviewing
• Transfer of learning
• Reflection and feedback
• Reconvening exercises and closing rituals