Overview
Launched in 2015, Great Minds Think Outside is a bilingual hands-on, curriculum-linked, outdoor professional development program that gives educators the skills and resources they need to teach their students outside-whatever the subject matter! Great Minds feeds creativity, improves well-being, stimulates appreciation for nature and encourages environmental stewardship through innovative outdoor learning.
Objectives
- Enhanced cooperation and problem-solving skills.
- Improved mental and physical health, and wellness for both students and teacher.
- Reduced challenging behaviours among students; improved learning outcomes.
- A stronger connection with nature.
Instructions
- Visit: https://nben.ca/en/groups-in-action/great-minds-think-outside.html to learn more about the program, it’s benefits and educator testimonials.
- Ready to register? Visit: https://nben.ca/en/book-a-session-today.html
Key Highlights
- We have worked with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development to subsidize session costs through the Climate Education Capacity Building Grants.
- Usually takes place on school grounds during a PL day.
- Training sessions are approximately three hours in duration. Full-day sessions are also available upon request.
- Extremely flexible – we will tailor the session to the schools’ needs and interests, including age group, subject matter, and according to the greenspaces the school has access to.