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SUMMARY:High Impact Outdoor and Environmental Studies - Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSession Schedule & Focus Areas: \n\n21 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.\n4 June – Designing Powerful Fieldwork – Move beyond “good camps” to intentional learning experiences with clear links to key knowledge\, skills\, and assessment.\n18 June – Assessment That Makes Sense – Build confidence in SAC design\, feedback\, and assessment practices that genuinely prepare students for success.\n23 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.\n6 August – Relationships\, Wellbeing and Outdoor Pedagogy – Leverage outdoor contexts to build engagement\, belonging\, and positive learning behaviours.\n20 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.\n\nWho Is This For? \n\nVCE Outdoor and Environmental Studies teachers\nSenior secondary Outdoor Education teachers\nHPE teachers with Outdoor Education responsibilities\nEducators looking to strengthen engagement\, assessment\, and curriculum design\n\nBuilt for busy teachers: \n\nNo CRT. No travel. Join from anywhere\, with sessions designed to fit into your schedule\nLive online via Microsoft Teams\, making it easy to access from school or home\nEasy access: Registered participants will receive a Microsoft Teams link via email one week prior to each session\nSmall group (20 participants) for real collaboration\nNational network. Learn alongside educators across different contexts\nOngoing support between sessions in a safe\, connected online space\nBuilt by educators. Practical\, classroom-ready strategies you can use immediately\n\nThis isn’t just another webinar – it’s professional learning you can actually use. \nWhat you’ll walk away with: \n\nClear understanding of the VCE OES Study Design\nStronger\, more purposeful fieldwork design\nImproved SACs\, feedback\, and assessment confidence\nStrategies to build student thinking and evaluation skills\nPractical ways to boost engagement and wellbeing outdoors\nTools to lead and sustain a strong OES program\n\n  \nDelivery Details: \n\nFormat: Online (live\, interactive sessions)\nDuration: 6 x 60-minute sessions\nPlatform: Microsoft Teams\nTime: Consistent weekly session time\nGroup Size: Limited to 20 participants\n\n  \nRegister Now! Members: $165 | Non-members: $215 | Students: $77
URL:https://activeeducationaustralia.edu.au/event/high-impact-outdoor-and-environmental-studies-community-of-practice/
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