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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\nA clear understanding of what engagement actually looks like in PE\nPractical ways to increase participation and reduce downtime\nConfidence to shift from drills to game-based learning\nSimple differentiation strategies that work in real classes\nMore meaningful and manageable assessment approaches\nA professional network that extends beyond the sessions\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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