Explore how outdoor classrooms can have a positive impact on student social-emotional skills, increase test scores, decrease problem behaviors, and reduce symptoms of ADHD. Outdoor learning is not just for science topics! Learn how to interweave outdoor learning throughout different areas of your classroom curriculum. While developing your questioning technique, discover the options available for creating an outdoor education program that will help maximize the learning potential of your student.
Required textbook: Teaching in the Outdoors 5th edition by Donald Hammerman, William Hammerman, and Elizabeth Hammerman.
Instructor
Carolyn Catalano
M. S., OTR/L in Occupational TherapyK-8th grade regular and special education with 20 years of experience.
Owner of pediatric private practice.
My goal is to provide educators with relevant courses that bridge the gap between teacher knowledge and therapist knowledge. I want you to feel empowered to reach for the stars!
Personally, I enjoy pro-bono work including writing grans for local non-profit private schools, hiking, and spending time outdoors with my children.