High Impact Outdoor and Environmental Studies – Community of Practice
Join our Community of Practice (CoP) led by experienced Active Educator Ryan Murdock, designed to support Outdoor and Environmental Studies teachers to deliver high-quality, purposeful and engaging programs aligned to VCE expectations. Across six focused online sessions, you’ll unpack what great OES teaching actually looks like - combining curriculum clarity, assessor insight, and practical strategies you can apply immediately.
This six-session online CoP moves beyond theory and into real-world application. Each session focuses on a key element of effective OES teaching—helping you refine your practice, strengthen student outcomes, and build confidence in both classroom and outdoor settings.
Session Schedule & Focus Areas:
- 21 May – Teaching with Purpose Clarify what the VCE OES Study Design is really asking and design learning that connects environment, student identity, and meaningful outcomes.
- 4 June – Designing Powerful Fieldwork – Move beyond “good camps” to intentional learning experiences with clear links to key knowledge, skills, and assessment.
- 18 June – Assessment That Makes Sense – Build confidence in SAC design, feedback, and assessment practices that genuinely prepare students for success.
- 23 July – Teaching Students to Think Like OES Students – Develop student ability to evaluate, not just describe, through stronger use of command terms and extended responses.
- 6 August – Relationships, Wellbeing and Outdoor Pedagogy – Leverage outdoor contexts to build engagement, belonging, and positive learning behaviours.
- 20 August – Leading and Sustaining Strong Programs – Strengthen your role as a leader by building staff capacity, aligning with school priorities, and sustaining quality programs long-term.
Who Is This For?
- VCE Outdoor and Environmental Studies teachers
- Senior secondary Outdoor Education teachers
- HPE teachers with Outdoor Education responsibilities
- Educators looking to strengthen engagement, assessment, and curriculum design
Built for busy teachers:
- No CRT. No travel. Join from anywhere, with sessions designed to fit into your schedule
- Live online via Microsoft Teams, making it easy to access from school or home
- Easy access: Registered participants will receive a Microsoft Teams link via email one week prior to each session
- Small group (20 participants) for real collaboration
- National network. Learn alongside educators across different contexts
- Ongoing support between sessions in a safe, connected online space
- Built by educators. Practical, classroom-ready strategies you can use immediately
This isn’t just another webinar – it’s professional learning you can actually use.
What you’ll walk away with:
- A clear understanding of what engagement actually looks like in PE
- Practical ways to increase participation and reduce downtime
- Confidence to shift from drills to game-based learning
- Simple differentiation strategies that work in real classes
- More meaningful and manageable assessment approaches
- A professional network that extends beyond the sessions
Delivery Details:
- Format: Online (live, interactive sessions)
- Duration: 6 x 60-minute sessions
- Platform: Microsoft Teams
- Time: Consistent weekly session time
- Group Size: Limited to 20 participants
Register Now! Members: $165 | Non-members: $215 | Students: $77