Nature-Based Educational Study Visit in Finland in November 2024

We warmly welcome you to the International Nature-Based Educational Study Visit that is being organised by Learning In Nature in November 2024 in Finland. This is a great opportunity for those who would like to learn more about nature and forest kindergartens and see them in practice. The study visit will be taking place 12-16th November 2024 in Helsinki with Gaye Amus, the founder of Learning In Nature. In this visit the focus will be on outdoor education in early childhood and it will include visits to two kindergartens, a nature centre and an hour workshop on outdoor learning for primary school teachers. The one hour workshop is intented for participants to learn about the Finnish nature and also see how a bridge between kindergartens and primary schools can be created for children to continue to go outdoors.

The international nature-based study visit is a 4 day programme for kindergarten and primary teachers, directors,policy makers,special needs teachers, social workers and those who would like to engage children in nature and outdoor learning. It is planned as 4 days from 12-16th of November 2024 with 4 nights stay. Composed of both indoor and outdoor sessions participants will learn how to spend times with children in nature and experience the basics of nature pedagogy.

• Educator: Gaye Amus

• Dates: 12-16th November 2024

• Place: Helsinki,Finland

Helsinki Nature Based Study Visit Programme is as follows:

12th November Tuesday: Arrival and Welcoming Meeting.

13th November Wednesday: Municipality Kindergarten with Outdoor Forest Group visit and seminar on the Finnish Education System

14th November Thursday : Nature-Based Outdoor Kindergarten Visit and Helsinki City tour

15th November Friday: Nature School visit, seminar and outdoor learning workshop

16th November Saturday: Departure

The study visit fee is 1290 eu/person in a two person,shared accomodation (ie two participants in one room) and 1448 euros for a single room. Arrival is on the 12th and departure the 16th of November. The fee includes accomodation in a Green key hotel with organic buffet breakfast, use of sauna and local transport (tram,bus,metro,from-to airport). Flight tickets, lunch, dinner,travel insurance and visa (if needed) are not inluded in the fee and these costs belong to the participant.

After your registeration and payment we shall send you an information package with more details about the study vist to make your experience and stay comfortable.

Limited number of participants: As there will be visits to kindergartens we have a limited number for the study visit. Registeration is until 10th of October however may end earlier in case the max. number of participants is reached.

Registeration Form

About the facilitator:

Gaye Amus

Environmental educator,author, consultant

Feedbacks from participants:

“I recommend this visit to those who want to understand and apply forest pedagogy, who are open to new approaches and to inspiration, as it is a holistic experience.”

“Through this study visit I made new friends and met like-minded colleagues interested in outdoor learning. It helped me learn a lot about how to do things better, especially what to do/not to do in the forest. On-site observation is much more effective than just theoretical knowledge.”

“I would definitely recommend the study visit to other teachers, as it provides very good examples on nature-based learning.”

“ To visit the kindergartens and the nature education centre,observe children as well as teachers and see their effects, strengthened and encouraged my own practices.

“The best part of the study visit was the inspiration of the facilitator Gaye! and the Finnish environment and all places we visited. Thanks for the amazing experience. It was a pleasure to participate in this study visit”

Wild Food Foraging Course 8 May 2024, Helsinki..Villiyrttien keräilykurssi 8 toukokuu 2024, Helsinki

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ABOUT THE COURSE

Are you interested in wild foraging? Would you like to forage your own salad from nature? Come join this great opportunity to go on a foraging hunt with Sami Tallberg and Gaye Amus in Helsinki.

• Dates: 8 May 2024

• Place: Central Park, Helsinki

• Time: Wednesday 17.30-19.30

Sami Tallberg is a Finnish award-winning chef, food writer and a pioneer in foraging since 2005. Tallberg is known especially for his wild food and mushrooms focused books, catering and courses as well as his concept design in the restaurant and food industry.

For more information about Sami Tallberg: samitallberg.com

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Tarjolla on Sami Tallbergin ja Gaye Amuksen pitämä kurssi villiyrtin keräämisestä. Kurssin tarkoituksena on inspiroida ihmisia villiyrtistä sekä jakaa tietoa sen monista mahdollisuuksista.

• Ajankohta: 8 toukokuu 2024

• Paikka: Keskuspuisto

• Kurssin kesto: Keskiviikko; Klo 17.30-19.30

Sami Tallberg on palkittu keittiömestari jonka erikoisalaa ovat villiyrtit ja -sienet ja muut superterveelliset ainekset. Tallberg on erikoistunut biohackerille sopivaan ravinnetiheään, puhtaaseen ruokaan. Maailmaa kiertänyt ruokavisionääri on tunnettu lukuisten villiruoka-aihesten kirjojen kirjoittajana, ainutlaatuisista villiyrttikursseista ja uniikista catering toiminnastaan.

Tietoa Sami Tallbergista löytyy tästä: https://samitallberg.com

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During the course;

We will walk in the Central Park and look for wild edible herbs. At the end of our walk we will make a salad of wild food foraged.

This course is suitable for everyone who is interested in wild foraging.

Max. number of participants: 16

Language will be provided in both English and Finnish.

For registeration please fill in the form here.

FEE

• 75 euros inc. VAT

WHAT TO BRING/WEAR

• Outdoor clothing including waterproofs incase of rain.

• Own cuttlery.

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Käyttännön asiat opitaan tekemällä ja ne tapahtuvat ulkona säällä kuin säällä.

Tämä kurssi sopii kaikille jotka ovat kiinnostuneet villiyrteistä.

Osallistujia max: 16

Imoittautuminen tästä

Kurssin kesto ja paikka:

Keskiviikko, Klo 17.30-19.30. 2 tuntia

Keskuspuisto, Helsinki

Hinta:

75 eur  (sis alv) 

Pyydetään varaamaan mukaan ulkoiluun mukavan säänmukaisen vaatetuksen ja kengät sekä omat ruokailuvälineet.

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ABOUT THE TUTORs

Sami Tallberg

Sami Tallberg is a Finnish chef and food writer, who has organized foraging courses and events in more than 20 countries.He is regarded as Finland’s leading foraging specialist.

Gaye Amus

Gaye Amus is an environmental educator and author based in Helsinki, Finland. She is the founder of Learning In Nature and is currently training educators internationally, contributing in conferences, giving seminars and consultation in nature pedagogy and outdoor education.

Introduction to Outdoor Classrooms..Johdatus ulko-oppimisympäristö suunnitteluun

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INTRODUCTION TO OUTDOOR CLASSROOMS

Exploring and co-designing creative outdoor play areas for children

A 7 hour Introduction to Outdoor Classrooms Course, held mainly outdoors in the woods and garden, provides you with an understanding of how outdoor classrooms can be, as well as resources for learning more.

This course is aimed to inspire educators on outdoor learning environments and share the many possibilities it offers to children.

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JOHDATUS ULKO-OPPIMISYMPÄRISTÖ SUUNNITTELUUN

Tämä seitsemän tunnin kurssi pidetään suurin osaana ulkona metsässä ja puutarhassa. Kurssi antaa ymmärrystä ulkoluokasta ja miten voimme suunitella myös oppimisympäristöjä lasten kanssa.

Kurssin tarkoituksena on inspiroida ulkona oppimisen parissa toimivia ja niistä kiinnostuneita opettajia ja kasvattajia sekä jakaa tietoa sen monista mahdollisuuksista lasten kanssa toimiville.

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The course, which is a sensory as well as an intellectual one, will be mostly outdoors and held also indoors at Annala for a presentation.

course Content includes the following

• Exploring outdoor play spaces and getting inspiration from nature.

• Possibilities and examples of inspiring outdoor learning environments (including sound gardens, sensory spaces etc) How to change a regular kindergarten/school yard into a space of exploration.

• Developing a Whole School Approach to Outdoor Learning

• Understanding the importance of risky play.

• Starting and Maintaining a School Garden with permaculture principles

• Examples of Outdoor Classrooms and School Gardens from around the world. How it Looks and How they did it.

• Planning and Designing a Unit of Work with children.

• Resources on outdoor learning and inspiring outdoor spaces.

Target group

This course is for everyone who is interested in outdoor learning and would like to bring a holistic approach to the children’s learning environments. It is especially aimed to give inspiration and new methods for people working with children such as kindergarten teachers, school teachers, directors, environmental educators, social workers as well as to designers and landscape architects who would like to design with children.

Time and place

Saturday 4.5.2024 at 9-17 o’clock

in Annalan puutarha / Annala garden, Helsinki (address: Hämeentie 154, building J, 00560 Helsinki)

FEE

150 euros*

*Includes tea,coffee and certificate of attendance. Participants are expected to bring their own lunch.

You can register here

Trainer

Environmental educator, author Gaye Amus

Visiting Expert, Joshua Finch

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Saamalla inspirointia metsästä, kurssi antaa ajatuksia ja ideoita suunnitelemaan lasten ulko-oppimisympäristöä. Opitaan luonnosta ja suunnitellaan sen mukaisesti. Sitten sisätilassa, Annalassa on esittely.

KURSSIn SISÄLLÖT OVAT:  

• Ulkona oppimisen ympäristöjen mahdollisuudet sekä inspiroivia esimerkkejä (mm ääni­ ja aistipuutarhat jne)

• Kuinka tehdä tavallisista lastentarhan/koulun pihoista tutkimisen ja tutkiskelun tiloja

• Riskileikin mahdollisuudet

• Koulupuutarhan perustaminen ja ylläpito permakulttuurin periaatteiden mukaisesti

• Kuinka voi suunnitella luovia ulkoympäristöja lasten kanssa

• Esimerkkejä ulkoluokasta ja koulupuutarhoista eri puolilta maailmaa

• Resurssit ulkona oppimisesta ja inspiroiva ulko-oppimisympäristöistä.

KEnelle

Kaikille jotka ovat kiinostuneita lasten ulko-oppimisympäristöstä. Kurssin sisällöstä voivat ammentaa uusia menetelmiä ja inspiraatiota niin lastentarhojentyöntekijät, opettajat, ympäristökasvattajat kuin muutkin kasvatus­ ja sosiaalialan toimijat ja suunnitelijat, jotka ovat kiinnostuneita ulkona oppimisesta ja kokonaisvaltaisen lähestymistavan tuomisesta lasten oppimisympäristöihin.

Paıkka ja aıka

Launtai 4.5.2024 klo 9-17

Annalan Puutarha, Hämeentie 154,J Rakennus, 00560 Helsinki

Hinta

150 euroa*

*Sisältää tee/kahvin ja sertifikoinnin. Osallitujat tuovat omat eväät.

Kouluttaja

Ympäristökasvattaja,kirjailija Gaye Amus

Vieraileva asiantuntija Joshua Finch
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Nature-Based Educational Study Visit in Finland in May 2024

We warmly welcome you to the International Nature-Based Educational Study Visit that is being organised by Learning In Nature in May 2024 in Finland. This is a great opportunity for those who would like to learn more about nature and forest kindergartens and see them in practice. The study visit will be taking place 14-18th May 2024 in Helsinki with Gaye Amus, the founder of Learning In Nature. In this visit the focus will be on outdoor education in early childhood and it will include visits to two kindergartens, a nature centre and an hour workshop on outdoor learning for primary school teachers. The one hour workshop is intented for participants to learn about the Finnish nature and also see how a bridge between kindergartens and primary schools can be created for children to continue to go outdoors.

The international nature-based study visit is a 4 day programme for kindergarten and primary teachers, directors,policy makers,special needs teachers, social workers and those who would like to engage children in nature and outdoor learning. It is planned as 4 days from 14-18th of May 2024 with 4 nights stay. Composed of both indoor and outdoor sessions participants will learn how to spend times with children in nature and experience the basics of nature pedagogy.

• Educator: Gaye Amus

• Dates: 14-18th May 2024

• Place: Helsinki,Finland

Helsinki Nature Based Study Visit Programme is as follows:

14th May Tuesday: Arrival and Welcoming Meeting.

15th May Wednesday: Municipality Kindergarten with Outdoor Forest Group visit and seminar on the Finnish Education System

16th May Thursday : Nature-Based Outdoor Kindergarten Visit and Helsinki City tour

17th May Friday: Nature Centre visit, seminar and outdoor learning workshop

18th May Saturday: Departure

The study visit fee is 1290 eu/person in a two person,shared accomodation (ie two participants in one room) and 1448 euros for a single room. Arrival is on the 14th and departure the 18th of May. The fee includes accomodation in a Green key hotel with organic buffet breakfast, use of sauna and local transport (tram,bus,metro,from-to airport). Flight tickets, lunch, dinner,travel insurance and visa (if needed) are not inluded in the fee and these costs belong to the participant.

After your registeration and payment we shall send you an information package with more details about the study vist to make your experience and stay comfortable.

Limited number of participants: As there will be visits to kindergartens we have a limited number for the study visit. Registeration is until 5th of March however may end earlier in case the max. number of participants is reached.

Registeration Form

About the facilitator:

Gaye Amus

Environmental educator,author, consultant

Feedbacks from participants:

“I recommend this visit to those who want to understand and apply forest pedagogy, who are open to new approaches and to inspiration, as it is a holistic experience.”

“Through this study visit I made new friends and met like-minded colleagues interested in outdoor learning. It helped me learn a lot about how to do things better, especially what to do/not to do in the forest. On-site observation is much more effective than just theoretical knowledge.”

“I would definitely recommend the study visit to other teachers, as it provides very good examples on nature-based learning.”

“ To visit the kindergartens and the nature education centre,observe children as well as teachers and see their effects, strengthened and encouraged my own practices.

“The best part of the study visit was the inspiration of the facilitator Gaye! and the Finnish environment and all places we visited. Thanks for the amazing experience. It was a pleasure to participate in this study visit”

Family Forest Excurtion 12 November 2023, Helsinki..Metsäretki perheelle 12 marraskuu 2023, Helsinki

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ABOUT THE forest visit

Would you like to go to the forest with other families or let children play together like in the old days? Come join this great opportunity to go on family forest excurtion with environmental educator Gaye Amus in Helsinki. The aim will be to inspire families to go outdoors more and get children to play together in nature.

• Date: 12 November 2023

• Place: Central Park, Helsinki

• Time: Sunday 9.30-12.30

• Who can bring their children: Mothers,fathers,parents, foster parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents, caretakers, those who are parenting loved ones…

• Child’s age: Suitable for ages 2-7

Gaye Amus is a Finnish-Turkish environmental educator specialised in early childhood education based in Helsinki. She has had 12 years experience working in kindergartens including a Rain or Shine nature kindergarten in Finland. She is currently training educators internationally, contributing in conferences, giving seminars and consultation in nature pedagogy and outdoor education. Gaye is a co-author of the book “Earth Care, People Care and Fair Share in Education: The Children in Permaculture Manual” (2018) and “Come Out and Play-A learning journey towards nature pedagogy” (2012). She carries first aid and outdoor first aid certificates.

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Tarjolla on Gaye Amuksen pitämä metsäretki perheelle. Retken tarkoituksena on inspiroida perheitä metsäretkistä sekä saada lapsia leikkimään yhdessä ulkona.

• Ajankohta: 12 marraskuu 2023

• Paikka: Keskuspuisto

• Kurssin kesto: Suununtai; Klo 9.30-12.30

• Kenelle: Äidille, isälle, vanhemmille, sijaisvanhemmille, bonusäidälle, bonusisälle, tädille, sedälle, isovanhemmille, huoltajalle…

• Lasten ikä: 2-7 vuotiaille

Gaye Amus on Suomalainen-Turkkilainen, varhaiskasvatukseen perehtynyt ympäristökasvattaja. Hänellä on työskennellyt 12 vuoden aikana eri päiväkodeissa joista yksi oli Luonnossa kotonaan. Siellä toiminta tapahtui ulkona luonnossa, säällä kuin säällä.

Hän valmistui Suomen Ympäristöopisto SYKLI:stä vuonna 2013 ja on yksi ensimmaisesta valmistuneita. Gaye Amus on perustanut Learning in Nature Oy:n ja hän kouluttaa kasvattajia ja opettajia kansallisesti sekä kansainvälisellä kentällä. Hän konsultoi, pitää kursseja kestävä kehitykseen liityvän, osallistuu seminaareihin ja konferensseihin eri maissa. Hän on yksi kirjoittaja kirjassa “Earth Care, People Care and Fair Share in Education: The Children in Permaculture Manual” (Huolenpito maapallosta, ihmisistä ja reilu jako kasvatuksessa: Lapset Permakulttuurissa Käsikirja- 2018) Vuonna 2022 kirjansa “Tule ulos leikkimään- oppimismatka luontopedagogikaan kohti” on julkaistu. Hänellä on ensi- sekä eräensiapukoulutus.

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During the excurtıon;

We will walk in the Central Park until we reach our “play base” where we will have our snacks. Which will be followed by playing a few games together and giving children time for free play.

Max. number of participants: 10

Language will be provided in English,Finnish and Turkish.

For registeration please fill in the form here.

FEE

• 55 euros (1 adult and 1 child)

• 65 euros (1 adult 2 children)

• 75 euros (2 adults 1-2 children)

  All prices include VAT

WHAT TO BRING/WEAR

• Outdoor clothing including waterproofs incase of rain.

  (More details will be shared upon registeration.)

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Metsäretki tapahtuu säällä kuin säällä.

Osallistujia max: 10

Imoittautuminen tästä

Retken kesto ja paikka:

Suununtai, Klo 9.30-12.30. 3 tuntia

Keskuspuisto, Helsinki

Hinta:

• 55 eu (1 aikuinen ja 1 lapsi)

• 65 eu (1 aikuinen ja 1 lasta)

• 75 eu (2 aikuista 1-2 lasta)

Kaikki hinnat sisältävät ALV.

Pyydetään varaamaan mukaan ulkoiluun mukavan säänmukaisen vaatetuksen ja kengät sekä omat eväät. Lisää tietoa ilmoittaumisen mukaan.

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Gaye Amus

Gaye Amus is an environmental educator and author based in Helsinki, Finland. She is the founder of Learning In Nature and is currently training educators internationally, contributing in conferences, giving seminars and consultation in nature pedagogy and outdoor education.

Wild Food Foraging Course 24 May 2023, Helsinki..Villiyrttien keräilykurssi 24 toukokuu 2023, Helsinki

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ABOUT THE COURSE

Are you interested in wild foraging? Would you like to forage your own salad from nature? Come join this great opportunity to go on a foraging hunt with Sami Tallberg and Gaye Amus in Helsinki.

• Dates: 24 May 2023

• Place: Central Park, Helsinki

• Time: Wednesday 17.30-19.30

Sami Tallberg is a Finnish award-winning chef, food writer and a pioneer in foraging since 2005. Tallberg is known especially for his wild food and mushrooms focused books, catering and courses as well as his concept design in the restaurant and food industry.

For more information about Sami Tallberg: samitallberg.com

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Tarjolla on Gaye Amuksen ja Sami Tallbergin pitämä kurssi villiyrtin keräämisestä. Kurssin tarkoituksena on inspiroida ihmisia villiyrtistä sekä jakaa tietoa sen monista mahdollisuuksista.

• Ajankohta: 24 toukokuu 2023

• Paikka: Keskuspuisto

• Kurssin kesto: Keskiviikko; Klo 17.30-19.30

Sami Tallberg on palkittu keittiömestari jonka erikoisalaa ovat villiyrtit ja -sienet ja muut superterveelliset ainekset. Tallberg on erikoistunut biohackerille sopivaan ravinnetiheään, puhtaaseen ruokaan. Maailmaa kiertänyt ruokavisionääri on tunnettu lukuisten villiruoka-aihesten kirjojen kirjoittajana, ainutlaatuisista villiyrttikursseista ja uniikista catering toiminnastaan.

Tietoa Sami Tallbergista löytyy tästä: https://samitallberg.com

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During the course;

We will walk in the Central Park and look for wild edible herbs. At the end of our walk we will make a salad of wild food foraged.

This course is suitable for everyone who is interested in wild foraging.

Max. number of participants: 16

Language will be provided in both English and Finnish.

For registeration please fill in the form here.

FEE

• 75 euros inc. VAT

WHAT TO BRING/WEAR

• Outdoor clothing including waterproofs incase of rain.

• Own cuttlery.

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Käyttännön asiat opitaan tekemällä ja ne tapahtuvat ulkona säällä kuin säällä.

Tämä kurssi sopii kaikille jotka ovat kiinnostuneet villiyrteistä.

Osallistujia max: 16

Imoittautuminen tästä

Kurssin kesto ja paikka:

Keskiviikko, Klo 17.30-19.30. 2 tuntia

Keskuspuisto, Helsinki

Hinta:

75 eur  (sis alv) 

Pyydetään varaamaan mukaan ulkoiluun mukavan säänmukaisen vaatetuksen ja kengät sekä omat ruokailuvälineet.

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ABOUT THE TUTORs

Sami Tallberg

Sami Tallberg is a Finnish chef and food writer, who has organized foraging courses and events in more than 20 countries.He is regarded as Finland’s leading foraging specialist.

Gaye Amus

Gaye Amus is an environmental educator and author based in Helsinki, Finland. She is the founder of Learning In Nature and is currently training educators internationally, contributing in conferences, giving seminars and consultation in nature pedagogy and outdoor education.

Introduction to Urban Permaculture..Johdatus Urbaani Permakulttuuriin

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INTRODUCTION TO URBAN PERMACULTURE

Lets work with nature, not against it! In the city as well.

A 6 hour Introduction to Urban Permaculture Course, held mainly outdoors in the woods, provides you with an understanding of permaculture, the basics of permaculture design, as well as resources for learning more.

The word Permaculture is derived from the words permanent and culture. It is a holistic design tool that can be used for many purposes including land management and gardening that adopts arrangements observed in natural flourishing ecosystems.

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JOHDATUS URBAANI PERMAKULTTUURIIN

Tämä kuuden tunnin kurssi pidetään suurin osaana ulkona ja antaa ymmärrystä permakulttuurista, sen etiikasta ja periaatteista. Permakulttuurissa työskennellään yhdessä luonnon kanssa eikä sitä vastaan.

Saamalla inspirointia metsästä, kurssi antaa ajatuksia ja ideoita suunnitelemaan joka arkipäivä permakulttuurin mukaisesti. Opitaan luonnosta ja suunnitellaan itseään ylläpitäviä ja kestäviä järjestelmiä.  Kurssilla käytetään kaikkia aisteja luonnossa. Ollaan metsässä koska se on on paras itseään ylläpitävä järjestelmä ja havainoidaan miten se toimii, miten sillä on sitkeyttä. Sitten sisitilassa, Annalan Puutarhassa on esittely esimerkkeistä urbaani permakultuurista.

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This 6 hour introductory course is specially designed for urban environments – cities and suburbs – where growing space can be very limited. Whatever the space is you have for growing, applying permaculture practices can make it more diverse, more productive and more beautiful. The course will be mostly outdoors and indoors in Annala for a presentation.

Earth Care – People Care – Fair Share

Content

• Permaculture principles

• Permaculture techniques

• How to apply permaculture techniques in an urban setting

• Tips in how to begin a gardening hobby in Helsinki

Target group

Urbanites interested in permaculture and urban gardening. No previous experience needed!

Time and place

Saturday 22.4.2023 at 10-16 o’clock

in Annalan puutarha / Annala garden, Helsinki (address: Hämeentie 154, building J, 00560 Helsinki)

FEE

90euros*

*Includes tea,coffee and certificate of attendance. Participants are expected to bring their own lunch.

You can register here

Trainer

Environmental educator and permaculture designer Gaye Amus

This course is a sensory as well as an intellectual one. We are in the forest as it is the perfect self sustaining system on this planet, and we will observe first hand how it functions, how it copes and survives, how it creates so much strength and resilience. 

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KURSSILLA KÄYTETÄÄN RYHMÄTÖITÄ JA SISÄLLÖT OVAT:  

• Etiikat ja periaatteet

• Havannointiharjoitus luonnossa

• Erilaisia luonnon perusmuotoja ja -kuvioita jäljittelevät kaavat

• Miten voi käyttää permakulttuurin periaatteita kotona, puutarhassa, kerrostalossa

• Permakultuurin verkostot, projektit ja mistä saatte lisää tietoa  

KEnelle

Kaikille jotka ovat kiinostuneita puutarhatöistä ja kestävän elemän tavasta.

Paıkka ja aıka

Launtai 22.4.2023 klo 10-16

Annalan Puutarha, Hämeentie 154,J Rakennus, 00560 Helsinki

Hinta

90euroa*

*Sisältää tee/kahvin ja sertifikoinnin. Osallitujat tuovat omat eväät.

Kouluttaja

Ympäristökasvattaja,permakulttuuri suunnitelijä Gaye Amus
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Introduction to Art based Environmental Education Course 25 March 2023, Netherlands..Ympäristökasvatus taiteen keinoin kurssi 25 maaliskuu 2023, Alankomaat

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ABOUT THE COURSE

An introductory course for kindergarten,primary school teachers,art teachers,nature pedagogues,environmental educators, special needs teachers,academicians, 3rd and 4th year students in these fields as well as people working with young children. The course is intended to support educators to engage children in nature and outdoor learning. Composed of both indoor and outdoor sessions participants will learn how to spend times with children in nature and experience the basics of art-based environmental education.

Trainer: Gaye Amus & Jan Van Boeckel

• Dates: 25 March 2023

• Place: Vondelpark, Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Time: Saturday 10.00-15.00

For more information about the venue: www.roos.nl

In this training the theory will be presented through presentation whilst practical hands on work, will take place outdoors in the nature regardless of weather.

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Tarjolla on Gaye Amuksen ja Jan Van Boeckelin pitämä kurssi ympäristökasvatuksesta taiteen keinoin. Kurssin tarkoituksena on inspiroida ulkona oppimisen parissa toimivia ja niistä kiinnostuneita opettajia ja kasvattajia sekä jakaa tietoa sen monista mahdollisuuksista lasten kanssa toimiville.

Kouluttaja: Gaye Amus

• Ajankohta: 25 maaliskuu 2023

• Paikka: Vondelpark, Amsterdam, NL

• Kurssin kesto: Launtai; Klo 10.00-15.00

Tietoa kurssi paikasta löytyy tästä: https://www.roos.nl/

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During the course;

The basic features of art-based environmental education will be presented in this course providing theory and practice with the aim of connecting children as well as adults to nature again. It will also show how the outdoors can be an inspiring learning environment.

This course, which is run by Gaye Amus and Jan van Boeckel, aims at people working in education and who want to learn about possibilities to connect to nature in refreshing new ways. Based on their experience in environmental and art education, and working with several different age groups, they offer a program that provides both an in-depth introduction to the pedagogical dimensions of this approach, as well as a series of hands-on direct experiences of working artfully in groups, using the natural environment as our "third teacher". Emphasis is put on seeing "with fresh eyes".

Max. number of participants: 16

For registeration please fill in the form here.

COURSE FEE

• 180 euros inc. VAT

  *Course fee inludes certificate of attendance. It is possible to eat lunch at de Roos during the break.

WHAT TO BRING/WEAR

• Notebook and pen.

• Outdoor clothing including waterproofs

• This course will take place both indoors and outdoors.

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Teoria käsitellään luennon kautta ja käyttönnön asiat opitaan tekemällä ja ne tapahtuvat ulkona säällä kuin säällä.

Ympäristökasvatus taiteen keinoin periatteet esitellään kursilla teorian ja käytännön yhdistelmänä. On tutkittu, että ulkona oppiminen tukee lasten kokonaistvaltaista kehitystä.

Tämä kurssi on varhaiskasvattajille ja alakoulun opettajille, ohjaajille, tutkijoille, 3 ja 4 vuoden kasvatusalan opiskelioille ja ympäristökasvattajille.

Osallistujia max: 16

Kenelle kurssi sopii?

Kurssin sisällöstä voivat ammentaa uusia menetelmia ja inspiraatiota niin lastentarhojen työntekijat, opettajat, ymparistökasvattajat kuin muutkin kasvatus- ja sosiaalialan toimijat, jotka ovat kiinnostuneita ulkona oppimisesta ja kokonaisvaltaisen lähestymistavan tuomisesta lasten oppimisympäristöihin. Kurssille osallistuminen ei vaadi aiempaa tietoa ulkona oppimisesta.

Imoittautuminen tästä.

Kurssin kesto ja paikka:

Launtai, Klo 10.00-15.00.

Volderpark, Amsterdam, Alankomaat

Hinta:

180 eur  (sis alv) *

* sisältää sertifikointi.

Pyydetään varaamaan mukaan muistiinpanovälineet sekä myös ulkoiluun mukavan säänmukaisen vaatetuksen ja kengät.

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ABOUT THE TUTORs

Jan Van Boeckel

Jan van Boeckel is Professor Art & Sustainability at Research Centre Art & Society of the Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningen, The Netherlands. He started his career as a cultural anthropologist. With the passing of time, Jan increasingly focused his attention on both his own developing artistic practice and on the teaching of art – two orientations that eventually converged into the quality of artist-educator. Jan also has ample experience in conducting research projects on the cutting edge of art and sustainability. Specializing himself in the new field of arts-based environmental education, he received his degree as Doctor of Arts in arts education at Aalto University, Helsinki, in 2013. In the past years he has worked in several Northern countries – among which Iceland, Sweden, Estonia and Finland. Now, at Hanze UAS in Groningen, Jan’s primary research interest is in how art can help us face the great challenges of our time, of which the ecological crisis arguably is the most pressing.

Gaye Amus

Gaye Amus is an environmental educator specialized in early childhood education and is based in Helsinki, Finland. She has had 12 year’s experience working in kindergartens including a Rain or Shine nature kindergarten in Finland. Founder of Learning In Nature, she is currently training educators internationally, contributing in conferences, giving seminars and consultation in nature pedagogy and outdoor education. Gaye initiated the nature movement for kindergartens and primary schools in Turkey with Forest Schools and Forest Kindergarten Leader trainings. She pioneered and co-founded the Children in Permaculture project. She is the co-author of the book Earth Care, People Care and Fair Share in Education: The Children in Permaculture Manual. She is the author of the newly published Turkish book “Come out and play- a learning journey towards nature pedagogy.”

Introduction to Forest Kindergartens and Outdoor Learning Course 18-19 March 2023, Netherlands..Johdatus Metsäpäiväkodit ja Ulkona Oppiminen Kurssi 18-19 maaliskuu 2023, Alankomaat

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ABOUT THE COURSE

A weekend course for kindergarten and primary teachers and those who would like to engage children in nature and outdoor learning. Composed of both indoor and outdoor sessions participants will learn how to spend times with children in nature and experience the basics of nature pedagogy.

Trainer: Gaye Amus

• Dates: 18-19 March 2023

• Place: Stadsboerderij Osdorp, Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Time: Saturday and Sunday between 9.30-16.30

For more information about the venue: www.stadsboerderijosdorp.nl

This training,which is the first of the two stages of outdoor education, is a 2 day course. The theory will be presented through presentation, group work and videos, whilst practical hands on work, will take place outdoors in the forest regardless of weather.

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Tarjolla on Gaye Amuksen pitämä 2 pv kurssi ulkona oppimisesta. Johdatus metsäpäiväkotien ja ulkona oppimisen periatteisiin kurssin tarkoituksena on inspiroida ulkona oppimisen parissa toimivia ja niistä kiinnostuneita opettajia ja kasvattajia sekä jakaa tietoa sen monista mahdollisuuksista lasten kanssa toimiville.

Kouluttaja: Gaye Amus

• Ajankohta: 18-19 maaliskuu 2023

• Paikka: Stadsboerderij Osdorp, Amsterdam, NL

• Kurssin kesto: 2 päivää; Klo 9.30-16.30 molempina päivinä

Tietoa kurssi paikasta löytyy tästä: www.stadsboerderijosdorp.nl

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During the course;

The basic features of Forest kindergartens will be presented in this course providing theory and practice with the aim of connecting children as well as adults to nature again. It will also show how the outdoors can be an inspiring learning environment which supports physical, social, emotional, cognitive and language development. Gaye Amus has developed this course for participants to get acquainted with forest and nature-based kindergartens based on her first hand experiences. Her aim is to support participants in taking the first step in developing their self-esteem to be able to work in natural environments.

This course is a prerequisite for the second stage which approaches outdoor education in a more comprehensive manner with a 4-day training course given by Gaye Amus. These trainings will be a guide for those who would like to work in forest kindergartens in the future or start one and are supported by Dr (fil.lic) Anders Szczepanski, Assistant Professor of Outdoor Education of Linköping University Sweden.

STAGE 1 "INTRODUCTION TO FOREST KINDERGARTENS & OUTDOOR LEARNING" COURSE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

• Forest as an outdoor learning environment: exploring the richness it provides.

• Examples from different countries around the world

• Taking risks and challenges outdoors

• The role of the adult

• Practical activities

• The importance of children’s interests and needs for different age groups

Max. number of participants: 16

WHO IS THIS COURSE SUITABLE FOR?

People working with children aged 3-12 years, such as school, nursery and kindergarten teachers, as well as those working in non-formal settings such as after-school or out-of-school club leaders (e.g. scout leaders), nature pedagogues and others who are aware of the importance of their role in children’s education.

For registeration please fill in the form here.

COURSE FEE

• 220 euros inc. VAT

  *Course fee inludes tea-coffee and certificate of attendance. Participants are asked to being their own lunch.

WHAT TO BRING/WEAR

• Notebook and pen.

• Outdoor clothing including waterproofs

• This course will take place both indoors and outdoors.

ABOUT THE TUTOR

Gaye Amus is an environmental educator specialized in early childhood education and is based in Helsinki, Finland. She has had 12 year’s experience working in kindergartens including a Rain or Shine nature kindergarten in Finland. Founder of Learning In Nature, she is currently training educators internationally, contributing in conferences, giving seminars and consultation in nature pedagogy and outdoor education. Gaye initiated the nature movement for kindergartens and primary schools in Turkey with Forest Schools and Forest Kindergarten Leader trainings. She pioneered and co-founded the Children in Permaculture project. She is the co-author of the book Earth Care, People Care and Fair Share in Education: The Children in Permaculture Manual. She is the author of the newly published Turkish book “Come out and play- a learning journey towards nature pedagogy.”

feedback from partıcıpants

• I would suggest this course to others because I believe we need more examples of this kind of teaching and training to open people's minds about education as a way to develop critical thinking, autonomy, creativity and love for nature.

• Gaye Amus met all my expectations and I find her teaching methods appropriate for adults education. It all started with some practical exercises that made me curious, then in the second part I had the chance too put my thoughts in order, in the theoretical part. Great!

• This course gives you hope that you can make a change in the education system.

• Gaye Amus is an amazing person, she's got pedagogical talent and I could feel that in every part of the course.

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Tämä 2 pv ulkona opettamisen koulutus on ensimmäinen kahdesta tasosta. Teoria käsitellään luennon, ryhmätyön ja videon kautta ja käyttönnön asiat opitaan tekemällä ja ne tapahtuvat metsässä säällä kuin säällä.

Metsäpäiväkotien periatteet esitellään kursilla teorian ja käytännön yhdistelmänä. On tutkittu, että ulkona oppiminen tukee lasten kokonaistvaltaista kehitystä. Gaye Amus on kehittänyt kurssin kansainvälisten metsä-ja luontopäiväkotien toiminnan ja omien kokemustensa pohjalta. Osallistujat saavat luottamusta ja rohkeutta lähteä toteuttamaan luontokasvatusta.

Ensimmaisen kurssin jälkeen voitte osallistua toiselle tasolle missä mennään syvämmelle ulkona oppimisen toimintoihin. Neljän päivän kurssia tukee Tohtori (fil.lic) Anders Szczepanski, Linköpingin Yliopiston Ulkona Opettamisen apulaisprofesoori Ruotsista.

 Kurssi sopii heille, jotka haluavat työskenellä metsäpäiväkodissa, perustaa oman metsäpäiväkodin tai tuoda ulkona oopimisen periatteet omansa työhönsä.

TASO 1 JOHDATUS METSÄPÄIVÄKOTIEN PERIATTEISIIN Kurssin sisältö:

Metsä ulkona oppimisen ympäristönä: Metsän monipuoliset mahdollisuudet ulkona oppimisen osana.

• Esimerkkejä eri puolilta maailmaa

• Riskin ottaaminen, ratkaisuja ja keinoja ulkona oppimiseen

• Aikuisten/Kasvattajien rooli

• Käyttänön toimintoja

• Lasten tarpeet ja kiinnostuksen kohteet eri ikäryhmien mukaisesti

Tämä kurssi on varhaiskasvattajille ja alakoulun opettajille, ohjaajille, tutkijoille, 3 ja 4 vuoden kasvatusalan opiskelioille ja ympäristökasvattajille.

Osallistujia max: 16

Kenelle kurssi sopii?

Kurssin sisällöstä voivat ammentaa uusia menetelmia ja inspiraatiota niin lastentarhojen työntekijat, opettajat, ymparistökasvattajat kuin muutkin kasvatus- ja sosiaalialan toimijat, jotka ovat kiinnostuneita ulkona oppimisesta ja kokonaisvaltaisen lähestymistavan tuomisesta lasten oppimisympäristöihin. Kurssille osallistuminen ei vaadi aiempaa tietoa ulkona oppimisesta.

Imoittautuminen tästä.

Kurssin kesto ja paikka:

2 päivää; Klo 9.30-16.30 molempina päivinä.

Stadsboerderij Osdorp, Amsterdam, Alankomaat

Hinta:

220 eur  (sis alv) *

* sisältää sertifikointi sekä tee ja kahvia.

Pyydetään varaamaan mukaan muistiinpanovälineet sekä myös ulkoiluun mukavan säänmukaisen vaatetuksen ja kengät.

Palautetta Osallıstujılta:

• Suosittelisin tätä kurssia muille, koska uskon, että tarvitsemme lisää esimerkkejä tällaisesta opetuksesta ja koulutuksesta avataksemme ihmisten mielet koulutuksesta keinona kehittää kriittistä ajattelua, autonomiaa, luovuutta ja rakkautta luontoon.

• Gaye Amus täytti kaikki odotukseni ja mielestäni hänen opetusmenetelmänsä sopivat aikuiskoulutukseen. Kaikki alkoi käytännön harjoituksista, jotka saivat minut uteliaaksi, sitten toisessa osassa sain myös mahdollisuuden laittaa ajatukseni järjestykseen, teoreettisessa osassa. Loistava!

• Tämä kurssi antaa toivoa, että voit tehdä muutoksen koulutusjärjestelmään.

• Gaye Amus on aivan mahtavaa ihminen, hänellä on pedagogista lahjakkuutta ja tunsin sen kurssin joka osassa.

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Online Introduction to Children In Permaculture Course 22-24-26 February 2023..Johdatus Lapset Permakultuurissa Verkkokurssi 22-24-26 helmikuuta 2023

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ABOUT THE COURSE

An online permaculture course will be led by Gaye Amus for kindergarten and primary teachers, parents, permaculture practitioners and those who would like to engage children in all aspects of permaculture. Participants will be learning about a child-centred, sustainable and regenerative education.

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Tarjolla on Gaye Amuksen pitämä johdatus verkkokurssi permakulttuurin periaatteiden mukaan suunniteltujen piha-alueiden sekä ympäristön hyödyntämisestä oppimisessa. Kurssin tarkoituksena on inspiroida ulkona oppimisen parissa toimivia ja niistä kiinnostuneita opettajia,vanhempia ja kasvattajia sekä jakaa tietoa sen monista mahdollisuuksista lasten kanssa toimiville.

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During the course participants will;

• Find out how permaculture ethics and principles can be applied to education.

• Discover some great benefits of outdoor learning, including relevant research, and learn how to create session plans which engage the whole child: eyes, heart, hands and head, through active participation in a session learning about soil.

• Look at different garden designs in school gardens and get involved in practical activity.

• Learn about the different activities that they can do with children and, more importantly, think about how the way they approach the child can enable them to think of infinite possible activities.

This 12 hour training course is the product of the three year European ‘Children in Permaculture’ project in which best practice has been shared across the continent from Finland to Italy, Scotland to Romania:

​“The future of our planet depends on a change of consciousness, in which the people and the resources of the natural world are no longer taken for granted and exploited without considering long term impacts. Supporting children from early childhood to develop a sensitive, compassionate and cooperative relationship with each other and the natural world is a crucial step in generating this new consciousness” (p. 1, The Children in Permaculture Manual; Alderslowe, Amus & Deshaies, 2018).

THE COURSE WILL GIVE PARTICIPANTS

• Knowledge of how permaculture can help you in your work with children.

• A toolbox of ways to engage children in permaculture using a holistic, creative approach which involves children in the whole process as a partner in their learning.

• Unique ideas about how to creatively design a playground/children’s garden to maximise the benefits of outdoor learning for children.

• Understanding of the basics about permaculture ethics, principles and design and how they can be useful in education.

• Familiarity of the CiP resources including the case studies, film and manual.

• Experience of examples in good practice and inspirational stories which will excite and encourage you to use CiP materials and to embed permaculture into your school/ curriculum/ garden etc.

• Inspiration to take children outdoors for experiential learning.

• Opportunity to meet other people who are interested in engaging children in permaculture

• Get aquainted with the book Earth Care, People Care and Fair Share in Education: The Children in Permaculture Manual by Alderslowe, Amus and Deshaies, 2018.

WHO IS THIS COURSE SUITABLE FOR?

People working with children aged 3-12 years, such as school, nursery and kindergarten teachers, as well as those working in non-formal settings such as after-school or out-of-school club leaders (e.g. scout leaders), parents (whether natural, foster, adoptive or grandparents) and others who are aware of the importance of their role in children’s education.

Registeration can be done from here

WHEN & WHERE

22-24-26 February 2023, 16:30-20:30 Finnish time (15.30-19.30 CET) , Online

Times below given for Finnish (Helsinki) timezone. To find what time it will be in your timezone click here:

Day 1: 16:30-20:30 Wednesday 22nd February 2023. With 30 min break, with tasks which can be done before the next session with/without children.

Day 2: 16:30-20:30 Friday 24th February 2023. With 30 min break, with tasks which can be done before the next session with/without children.

Day 3: 16:30-20:30 Sunday 26th February 2023 . With 30 min break

COURSE FEE

• 180 euros inc. VAT*

  *Course fee includes certificate.

• Two participants are offered a 50% discount. The link for scholarship application can be found here . Application deadline for scholarship is 23rd of January.

TESTIMONIALS

• All my expectations from this course were met. I have been empowered by the knowledge and information that has been sown in me to continue developing ideas. I have been unlocked into a more creative space. Thankyou!

• Gaye is a great trainer and teacher. She exudes confidence with sweetness, generous with her wisdom and experience. A very inspiring person.

• I am definitely going to suggest this course to environmental educators and teachers that are interested in outdoor learning. The course was informative and inspirational.

• Gaye was amazing. Very knowledgable, open, respectful, fun and responsive. Couldn't have asked for better. She created a lovely online community.

• The best part of the course was to meet so many enthusiastic people from all over the world.

• This course has given me new aspects for outdoor learning and many ideas.

• Gaye is a gentle, positive and very talented trainer. She has many undying supportive fields of knowledge such as Non-Violent Communication that really complimented how we were led to interact as a group. A great holder of a safe and happy space.

• After this course I take with me confidence! I now know for sure that this is the job I want to do. I want to bring Children into Permaculture. I want to be outside, I want to teach children outside, and let them get inspired and amazed by the big magic and beauty of Nature.

ABOUT THE TUTOR

Gaye Amus is an environmental educator specialized in early childhood education and is based in Helsinki, Finland. She has had 12 year’s experience working in kindergartens including a Rain or Shine nature kindergarten in Finland. Founder of Learning In Nature, she is currently training educators internationally, contributing in conferences, giving seminars and consultation in nature pedagogy and outdoor education. Gaye initiated the nature movement for kindergartens and primary schools in Turkey with Forest Schools and Forest Kindergarten Leader trainings. She pioneered and co-founded the Children in Permaculture project. She is the co-author of the book Earth Care, People Care and Fair Share in Education: The Children in Permaculture Manual.

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Kurssin sisältö:

• Children in Permaculture- kokonaisvaltainen ja lapsikeskeinen lähestymistapa joka edistää huolenpito maasta, huolenpito ihmisistä ja ylijäämän tasajako.

• Ulkoluokka-toiminnan hyödylliset vaikutukset lasten oppimiseen

• Ulkona oppimisen ympäristojen mahdollisuudet sekä inspiroivia esimerkkejä (mm ääni- ja aistipuutarhat jne.)

• Kuinka tehdä tavallisista lastentarhan/koulun pihoista tutkimisen ja tutkiskelun tiloja

• Suunniteltujen ulkona oppimisen- ymparistöjen kytkeminen opetussuunnitelmaan

• Koulun kokonaisvaltaisen lähestymistavan kehittäminen ulkona oppimista hyödyntäen

• Koulu tai päiväkotipuutarhan perustaminen ja ylläpito permakulttuurin periaatteiden mukaisesti

• Esimerkkejä australialaisista sekä skotlantilaisesta koulupuutarhoista.

• Käytännön työpajoja

Kenelle kurssi sopii?

Kurssin sisällöstä voivat ammentaa uusia menetelmia ja inspiraatiota niin lastentarhojen työntekijat, opettajat, ymparistökasvattajat kuin muutkin kasvatus- ja sosiaalialan toimijat, jotka ovat kiinnostuneita ulkona oppimisesta ja kokonaisvaltaisen lähestymistavan tuomisesta lasten oppimisympäristöihin. Kurssille osallistuminen ei vaadi aiempaa tietoa permakulttuurisuunnittelusta.

Ilmoittautuminen tästä

Kurssin kesto ja paikka:

22-24-26 helmiuuta 2023; Klo 16.30-20.30 kaikkina kolmena päivänä, verkossa.

Kurssikielenä on Englanti.

Hinta:

180 eur (sis alv)*

* sisältää sertifikointi

Suosituksia:

• All my expectations from this course were met. I have been empowered by the knowledge and information that has been sown in me to continue developing ideas. I have been unlocked into a more creative space. Thankyou!

• Gaye is a great trainer and teacher. She exudes confidence with sweetness, generous with her wisdom and experience. A very inspiring person.

• I am definitely going to suggest this course to environmental educators and teachers that are interested in outdoor learning. The course was informative and inspirational.

• Gaye was amazing. Very knowledgable, open, respectful, fun and responsive. Couldn't have asked for better. She created a lovely online community.

• The best part of the course was to meet so many enthusiastic people from all over the world.

• This course has given me new aspects for outdoor learning and many ideas.

• Gaye is a gentle, positive and very talented trainer. She has many undying supportive fields of knowledge such as Non-Violent Communication that really complimented how we were led to interact as a group. A great holder of a safe and happy space.

• After this course I take with me confidence! I now know for sure that this is the job I want to do. I want to bring Children into Permaculture. I want to be outside, I want to teach children outside, and let them get inspired and amazed by the big magic and beauty of Nature.

Kouluttaja:

Gaye Amus

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Introduction to Nature Kindergartens Course and Nature-Based Educational Study Visit in Finland

UPTDATE: This study visit is full so please check the option of 2 days course and 1 kindergarten visit option from 31st March to 6th April here

We warmly welcome you to the Introduction to Nature Kindergartens Course and Nature-Based Educational Study Visit in Finland. This is a great opportunity for those who would like to take a course and/or participate on a study visit. It is possible to attend only the course, the study visit or both! The course will take place on the 1-2 April 2023 and study visit 3-6th April 2023 in Helsinki with Gaye Amus,the founder of Learning In Nature. In this visit the focus will be on outdoor education in early childhood and it will include visits to two kindergartens, a nature centre and an hour workshop on outdoor learning for primary school teachers.

The Introduction to Outdoor Learning and Nature Kindergartens course is a weekend course for kindergarten and primary teachers and those who would like to engage children in nature and outdoor learning. Composed of both indoor and outdoor sessions participants will learn how to spend times with children in nature and experience the basics of nature pedagogy.

Trainer: Gaye Amus

• Dates: 1-2 April 2023

• Place: Helsinki

• Time: Saturday and Sunday between 9.30-16.30

This training,which is the first of the two stages of outdoor education, is a 2 day course. The theory will be presented through presentation, group work and videos, whilst practical hands on work, will take place outdoors in the forest regardless of weather. For registeration only to the course,please go to our page here.

The international nature-based study visit is planned as 4 days from 3-6th of April with 5 nights stay.

• Educator: Gaye Amus

• Dates: 3-6th April 2023

• Place: Helsinki,Finland

Taking the 2 day Outdoor Learning Course is optional you may only choose to participate only in the Study Visit.

Helsinki Nature Based Study Visit Programme is as follows:

2nd April Sunday: Arrival

3rd April Monday: Helsinki City tour

4th April Tuesday : Nature-Based Outdoor Kindergarten Visit

5th April Wednesday: Municipality Kindergarten with Outdoor Forest Group visit

6th April Thursday: Nature Centre visit, seminar and outdoor learning workshop

7th April Friday: Departure

The study visit fee 3-6 April 2023 is 1115 eu/person in a two person,shared accomodation. Arrival is 3rd of April and departure 7th April. The fee includes accomodation in hotel with buffet breakfast, use of sauna, lunch at the nature centre, farewell dinner and local transport (tram,bus,metro,from-to airport). Flight ticket, lunch, dinner,travel insurance and visa (if needed) are not inluded into the fee and these costs belong to the participant. The hotel accomodates two participants in one room. You may ofcourse choose to stay in a single room with an extra fee,the prices are shared below.

It is possible to attend just the 2 day course, the 2 day course and study visit (total of 6 days) or just the study visit (4 days). Please mark which one you would prefer on the registeration form.

3-6 April 2023 Study visit fee for 1 person with single room accomodation : 1460euros

31 March-6th April, 2 day Intro Course + Study visit for 1 person including single room accomodation: 1928euros (6 days,7nights)

31 March-6th April, 2 day Intro Course + Study visit including 2 person,shared room accomodation: 1464 euro/person (6 days,7nights)

After your registeration and payment we shall send you an information package with more details about the course and/or the study vist to make your experience and stay comfortable.

Limited number of participants: As there will be visits to kindergartens we have a limited number for the study visit. Registeration is until 1st of March however may end earlier in case the max. number of participants is reached.

Registeration Form

About the facilitator:

Gaye Amus

Environmental educator, consultant

Feedbacks from participants:

“I recommend this visit to those who want to understand and apply forest pedagogy, who are open to new approaches and to inspiration, as it is a holistic experience.”

“Through this study visit I made new friends and met like-minded colleagues interested in outdoor learning. It helped me learn a lot about how to do things better, especially what to do/not to do in the forest. On-site observation is much more effective than just theoretical knowledge.”

“I would definitely recommend the study visit to other teachers, as it provides very good examples on nature-based learning.”

“ To visit the kindergartens and the nature education centre,observe children as well as teachers and see their effects, strengthened and encouraged my own practices.

“The best part of the study visit was the inspiration of the facilitator Gaye! and the Finnish environment and all places we visited. Thanks for the amazing experience. It was a pleasure to participate in this study visit”

Introduction to Forest Kindergartens and Outdoor Learning Course 1-2 April 2023, Finland..Johdatus Metsäpäiväkodit ja Ulkona Oppiminen Kurssi 1-2 huhtikuu 2023, Espoo

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ABOUT THE COURSE

A weekend course for kindergarten and primary teachers and those who would like to engage children in nature and outdoor learning. Composed of both indoor and outdoor sessions participants will learn how to spend times with children in nature and experience the basics of nature pedagogy.

Trainer: Gaye Amus

• Dates: 1-2 April 2023

• Place: Villa Elvfik, Espoo, Finland

• Time: Saturday and Sunday between 9.30-16.30

• Course Language: English

For more information about the environmental education venue: https://www.discoveringfinland.com/destination/nature-house-villa-elfvik/

This training,which is the first of the two stages of outdoor education, is a 2 day course. The theory will be presented through presentation, group work and videos, whilst practical hands on work, will take place outdoors in the forest regardless of weather.

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Tarjolla on Gaye Amuksen pitämä 2 pv kurssi ulkona oppimisesta. Johdatus metsäpäiväkotien ja ulkona oppimisen periatteisiin kurssin tarkoituksena on inspiroida ulkona oppimisen parissa toimivia ja niistä kiinnostuneita opettajia ja kasvattajia sekä jakaa tietoa sen monista mahdollisuuksista lasten kanssa toimiville.

Kouluttaja: Gaye Amus

• Ajankohta: 1-2 huhtikuu 2023

• Paikka: Villa Elvfik, Espoo

• Kurssin kesto: 2 päivää; Klo 9.30-16.30 molempina päivinä

• Kurssin kieli: englanti

Tietoa kurssi paikasta löytyy tästä: https://www.espoo.fi/fi/liikunta-ja-luonto/retkelle-luontoon/villa-elfvikin-luontotalo

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During the course;

The basic features of Forest kindergartens will be presented in this course providing theory and practice with the aim of connecting children as well as adults to nature again. It will also show how the outdoors can be an inspiring learning environment which supports physical, social, emotional, cognitive and language development. Gaye Amus has developed this course for participants to get acquainted with forest and nature-based kindergartens based on her first hand experiences. Her aim is to support participants in taking the first step in developing their self-esteem to be able to work in natural environments.

This course is a prerequisite for the second stage which approaches outdoor education in a more comprehensive manner with a 4-day training course given by Gaye Amus. These trainings will be a guide for those who would like to work in forest kindergartens in the future or start one and are supported by Dr (fil.lic) Anders Szczepanski, Assistant Professor of Outdoor Education of Linköping University Sweden.

STAGE 1 "INTRODUCTION TO FOREST KINDERGARTENS & OUTDOOR LEARNING" COURSE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

• Forest as an outdoor learning environment: exploring the richness it provides.

• Examples from different countries around the world

• Taking risks and challenges outdoors

• The role of the adult

• Practical activities

• The importance of children’s interests and needs for different age groups

Max. number of participants: 16

WHO IS THIS COURSE SUITABLE FOR?

People working with children aged 3-12 years, such as school, nursery and kindergarten teachers, as well as those working in non-formal settings such as after-school or out-of-school club leaders (e.g. scout leaders), nature pedagogues and others who are aware of the importance of their role in children’s education.

COURSE AND STUDY VISIT

If you would like to attend the course and visit one nature based kindergarten, we offer an optional programme for those who would also like to have some free time in Helsinki during their Easter holiday:

31st March Friday: Arrival

1-2 April Saturday-Sunday: 2 day course

3rd April Monday: Helsinki City Tour

4th April Tuesday: Visit to Nature Based Kindergarten

5th April Wednesday: Free time

6th April Thursday: Departure

For registeration please fill in the form here.

COURSE FEE

• 230 euros inc. VAT

  *Course fee includes tea-coffee and certificate of attendance.

• Course fee including accomodation and breakfast for two nights in a hotel in Helsinki (Friday and Saturday): 488 euros inc. VAT

• Course fee including accomodation and breakfast for three nights in a hotel in Helsinki (Friday, Saturday & Sunday): 607 euros inc. VAT

• Course fee with a study visit to a nature based kindergarten including 6 nights accomodation and breakfast in a hotel

  in a shared room: 1100 euros inc VAT

  for one person private room: 1500euros inc VAT

WHAT TO BRING/WEAR

• Notebook and pen.

• Outdoor clothing including waterproofs

• This course will take place both indoors and outdoors.

ABOUT THE TUTOR

Gaye Amus is an environmental educator specialized in early childhood education and is based in Helsinki, Finland. She has had 12 year’s experience working in kindergartens including a Rain or Shine nature kindergarten in Finland. Founder of Learning In Nature, she is currently training educators internationally, contributing in conferences, giving seminars and consultation in nature pedagogy and outdoor education. Gaye initiated the nature movement for kindergartens and primary schools in Turkey with Forest Schools and Forest Kindergarten Leader trainings. She pioneered and co-founded the Children in Permaculture project. She is the co-author of the book Earth Care, People Care and Fair Share in Education: The Children in Permaculture Manual and author of the newly published Turkish book “Come out and play- a learning journey towards nature pedagogy.”

feedback from partıcıpants

• I would suggest this course to others because I believe we need more examples of this kind of teaching and training to open people's minds about education as a way to develop critical thinking, autonomy, creativity and love for nature.

• Gaye Amus met all my expectations and I find her teaching methods appropriate for adults education. It all started with some practical exercises that made me curious, then in the second part I had the chance too put my thoughts in order, in the theoretical part. Great!

• This course gives you hope that you can make a change in the education system.

• Gaye Amus is an amazing person, she's got pedagogical talent and I could feel that in every part of the course.

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Tämä 2 pv ulkona opettamisen koulutus on ensimmäinen kahdesta tasosta. Teoria käsitellään luennon, ryhmätyön ja videon kautta ja käyttönnön asiat opitaan tekemällä ja ne tapahtuvat metsässä säällä kuin säällä.

Metsäpäiväkotien periatteet esitellään kursilla teorian ja käytännön yhdistelmänä. On tutkittu, että ulkona oppiminen tukee lasten kokonaistvaltaista kehitystä. Gaye Amus on kehittänyt kurssin kansainvälisten metsä-ja luontopäiväkotien toiminnan ja omien kokemustensa pohjalta. Osallistujat saavat luottamusta ja rohkeutta lähteä toteuttamaan luontokasvatusta.

Ensimmaisen kurssin jälkeen voitte osallistua toiselle tasolle missä mennään syvämmelle ulkona oppimisen toimintoihin. Neljän päivän kurssia tukee Tohtori (fil.lic) Anders Szczepanski, Linköpingin Yliopiston Ulkona Opettamisen apulaisprofesoori Ruotsista.

 Kurssi sopii heille, jotka haluavat työskenellä metsäpäiväkodissa, perustaa oman metsäpäiväkodin tai tuoda ulkona oppimisen periatteet omansa työhönsä.

TASO 1 JOHDATUS METSÄPÄIVÄKOTIEN PERIATTEISIIN Kurssin sisältö:

Metsä ulkona oppimisen ympäristönä: Metsän monipuoliset mahdollisuudet ulkona oppimisen osana.

• Esimerkkejä eri puolilta maailmaa

• Riskin ottaaminen, ratkaisuja ja keinoja ulkona oppimiseen

• Aikuisten/Kasvattajien rooli

• Käyttänön toimintoja

• Lasten tarpeet ja kiinnostuksen kohteet eri ikäryhmien mukaisesti

Tämä kurssi on varhaiskasvattajille ja alakoulun opettajille, ohjaajille, tutkijoille, 3 ja 4 vuoden kasvatusalan opiskelioille ja ympäristökasvattajille.

Osallistujia max: 16

Kenelle kurssi sopii?

Kurssin sisällöstä voivat ammentaa uusia menetelmia ja inspiraatiota niin lastentarhojen työntekijat, opettajat, ymparistökasvattajat kuin muutkin kasvatus- ja sosiaalialan toimijat, jotka ovat kiinnostuneita ulkona oppimisesta ja kokonaisvaltaisen lähestymistavan tuomisesta lasten oppimisympäristöihin. Kurssille osallistuminen ei vaadi aiempaa tietoa ulkona oppimisesta.

Imoittautuminen tästä.

Kurssin kesto ja paikka:

2 päivää; Klo 9.30-16.30 molempina päivinä.

Villa Elvfik Luontotalo,Espoo

Hinta:

230 eur  (sis alv) *

* sisältää sertifikointi sekä lounasta, tee ja kahvia.

Kurssimaksu jos haluatte myös majoituksen kahdeksi yöksi Helsingissä olevassa hotelissa (perjantai & lauantai): 488 euroa (sis alv)**

Kurssimaksu jos haluatte majoituksen kolmeksi yöksi Helsingissä olevassa hotelissa (perjantai, lauantai & sunnuntai): 607 euroa (sis alv)**

**Majoitukseen kuuluu aamupala,wifi ja saunan käyttö

Pyydetään varaamaan mukaan muistiinpanovälineet sekä myös ulkoiluun mukavan säänmukaisen vaatetuksen ja kengät.

ohjaaja:

Gaye Amus on varhaiskasvatukseen perehtynyt ympäristökasvattaja. Gaye Amus on perustanut Learning in Nature Oy:n ja hän kouluttaa kasvattajia ja opettajia kansallisesti sekä kansainvälisellä kentällä. Hän konsultoi, pitää kursseja kestävä kehitykseen liityvän, osallistuu seminaareihin ja konferensseihin eri maissa.

Gaye teki aloitteen luontokasvatuksen tuomisesta Turkin päiväkoteihin ja ala-asteille yhdessä ja hän on perustanut Turkin ulko-opettajien verkoston. Gaye on ollut uranuurtaja ja mukana kehittämässä Lapset permakulttuurissa-projektia. Hän on yksi kirjoittaja kirjassa “Earth Care, People Care and Fair Share in Education: The Children in Permaculture Manual” (Huolenpito maapallosta, ihmisistä ja reilu jako kasvatuksessa: Lapset Permakulttuurissa Käsikirja) Hänen uusi kirja on julkaissut turkiksi: Tule ulos leikkimään- oppimismatka luontopedagogikaan kohti

Palautetta Osallıstujılta:

• Suosittelisin tätä kurssia muille, koska uskon, että tarvitsemme lisää esimerkkejä tällaisesta opetuksesta ja koulutuksesta avataksemme ihmisten mielet koulutuksesta keinona kehittää kriittistä ajattelua, autonomiaa, luovuutta ja rakkautta luontoon.

• Gaye Amus täytti kaikki odotukseni ja mielestäni hänen opetusmenetelmänsä sopivat aikuiskoulutukseen. Kaikki alkoi käytännön harjoituksista, jotka saivat minut uteliaaksi, sitten toisessa osassa sain myös mahdollisuuden laittaa ajatukseni järjestykseen, teoreettisessa osassa. Loistava!

• Tämä kurssi antaa toivoa, että voit tehdä muutoksen koulutusjärjestelmään.

• Gaye Amus on aivan mahtavaa ihminen, hänellä on pedagogista lahjakkuutta ja tunsin sen kurssin joka osassa.

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Introduction to Forest Kindergartens and Outdoor Learning Course 17-18 December 2022, Netherlands..Johdatus Metsäpäiväkodit ja Ulkona Oppiminen Kurssi 17-18 joulukuu 2022, Alankomaat

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ABOUT THE COURSE

A weekend course for kindergarten and primary teachers and those who would like to engage children in nature and outdoor learning. Composed of both indoor and outdoor sessions participants will learn how to spend times with children in nature and experience the basics of nature pedagogy.

Trainer: Gaye Amus

• Dates: 17-18 December 2022

• Place: Stadsboerderij Osdorp, Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Time: Saturday and Sunday between 9.30-16.30

For more information about the venue: www.stadsboerderijosdorp.nl

This training,which is the first of the two stages of outdoor education, is a 2 day course. The theory will be presented through presentation, group work and videos, whilst practical hands on work, will take place outdoors in the forest regardless of weather.

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Tarjolla on Gaye Amuksen pitämä 2 pv kurssi ulkona oppimisesta. Johdatus metsäpäiväkotien ja ulkona oppimisen periatteisiin kurssin tarkoituksena on inspiroida ulkona oppimisen parissa toimivia ja niistä kiinnostuneita opettajia ja kasvattajia sekä jakaa tietoa sen monista mahdollisuuksista lasten kanssa toimiville.

Kouluttaja: Gaye Amus

• Ajankohta: 17-18 joulukuu 2022

• Paikka: Stadsboerderij Osdorp, Amsterdam, NL

• Kurssin kesto: 2 päivää; Klo 9.30-16.30 molempina päivinä

Tietoa kurssi paikasta löytyy tästä: www.stadsboerderijosdorp.nl

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During the course;

The basic features of Forest kindergartens will be presented in this course providing theory and practice with the aim of connecting children as well as adults to nature again. It will also show how the outdoors can be an inspiring learning environment which supports physical, social, emotional, cognitive and language development. Gaye Amus has developed this course for participants to get acquainted with forest and nature-based kindergartens based on her first hand experiences. Her aim is to support participants in taking the first step in developing their self-esteem to be able to work in natural environments.

This course is a prerequisite for the second stage which approaches outdoor education in a more comprehensive manner with a 4-day training course given by Gaye Amus. These trainings will be a guide for those who would like to work in forest kindergartens in the future or start one and are supported by Dr (fil.lic) Anders Szczepanski, Assistant Professor of Outdoor Education of Linköping University Sweden.

STAGE 1 "INTRODUCTION TO FOREST KINDERGARTENS & OUTDOOR LEARNING" COURSE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

• Forest as an outdoor learning environment: exploring the richness it provides.

• Examples from different countries around the world

• Taking risks and challenges outdoors

• The role of the adult

• Practical activities

• The importance of children’s interests and needs for different age groups

Max. number of participants: 16

WHO IS THIS COURSE SUITABLE FOR?

People working with children aged 3-12 years, such as school, nursery and kindergarten teachers, as well as those working in non-formal settings such as after-school or out-of-school club leaders (e.g. scout leaders), nature pedagogues and others who are aware of the importance of their role in children’s education.

For registeration please fill in the form here.

COURSE FEE

• 220 euros inc. VAT

  *Course fee includes lunck,tea-coffee and certificate of attendance.

WHAT TO BRING/WEAR

• Notebook and pen.

• Outdoor clothing including waterproofs

• This course will take place both indoors and outdoors.

ABOUT THE TUTOR

Gaye Amus is an environmental educator specialized in early childhood education and is based in Helsinki, Finland. She has had 12 year’s experience working in kindergartens including a Rain or Shine nature kindergarten in Finland. Founder of Learning In Nature, she is currently training educators internationally, contributing in conferences, giving seminars and consultation in nature pedagogy and outdoor education. Gaye initiated the nature movement for kindergartens and primary schools in Turkey with Forest Schools and Forest Kindergarten Leader trainings. She pioneered and co-founded the Children in Permaculture project. She is the co-author of the book Earth Care, People Care and Fair Share in Education: The Children in Permaculture Manual. She is the author of the newly published Turkish book “Come out and play- a learning journey towards nature pedagogy.”

feedback from partıcıpants

• I would suggest this course to others because I believe we need more examples of this kind of teaching and training to open people's minds about education as a way to develop critical thinking, autonomy, creativity and love for nature.

• Gaye Amus met all my expectations and I find her teaching methods appropriate for adults education. It all started with some practical exercises that made me curious, then in the second part I had the chance too put my thoughts in order, in the theoretical part. Great!

• This course gives you hope that you can make a change in the education system.

• Gaye Amus is an amazing person, she's got pedagogical talent and I could feel that in every part of the course.

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Tämä 2 pv ulkona opettamisen koulutus on ensimmäinen kahdesta tasosta. Teoria käsitellään luennon, ryhmätyön ja videon kautta ja käyttönnön asiat opitaan tekemällä ja ne tapahtuvat metsässä säällä kuin säällä.

Metsäpäiväkotien periatteet esitellään kursilla teorian ja käytännön yhdistelmänä. On tutkittu, että ulkona oppiminen tukee lasten kokonaistvaltaista kehitystä. Gaye Amus on kehittänyt kurssin kansainvälisten metsä-ja luontopäiväkotien toiminnan ja omien kokemustensa pohjalta. Osallistujat saavat luottamusta ja rohkeutta lähteä toteuttamaan luontokasvatusta.

Ensimmaisen kurssin jälkeen voitte osallistua toiselle tasolle missä mennään syvämmelle ulkona oppimisen toimintoihin. Neljän päivän kurssia tukee Tohtori (fil.lic) Anders Szczepanski, Linköpingin Yliopiston Ulkona Opettamisen apulaisprofesoori Ruotsista.

 Kurssi sopii heille, jotka haluavat työskenellä metsäpäiväkodissa, perustaa oman metsäpäiväkodin tai tuoda ulkona oopimisen periatteet omansa työhönsä.

TASO 1 JOHDATUS METSÄPÄIVÄKOTIEN PERIATTEISIIN Kurssin sisältö:

Metsä ulkona oppimisen ympäristönä: Metsän monipuoliset mahdollisuudet ulkona oppimisen osana.

• Esimerkkejä eri puolilta maailmaa

• Riskin ottaaminen, ratkaisuja ja keinoja ulkona oppimiseen

• Aikuisten/Kasvattajien rooli

• Käyttänön toimintoja

• Lasten tarpeet ja kiinnostuksen kohteet eri ikäryhmien mukaisesti

Tämä kurssi on varhaiskasvattajille ja alakoulun opettajille, ohjaajille, tutkijoille, 3 ja 4 vuoden kasvatusalan opiskelioille ja ympäristökasvattajille.

Osallistujia max: 16

Kenelle kurssi sopii?

Kurssin sisällöstä voivat ammentaa uusia menetelmia ja inspiraatiota niin lastentarhojen työntekijat, opettajat, ymparistökasvattajat kuin muutkin kasvatus- ja sosiaalialan toimijat, jotka ovat kiinnostuneita ulkona oppimisesta ja kokonaisvaltaisen lähestymistavan tuomisesta lasten oppimisympäristöihin. Kurssille osallistuminen ei vaadi aiempaa tietoa ulkona oppimisesta.

Imoittautuminen tästä.

Kurssin kesto ja paikka:

2 päivää; Klo 9.30-16.30 molempina päivinä.

Stadsboerderij Osdorp, Amsterdam, Alankomaat

Hinta:

220 eur  (sis alv) *

* sisältää sertifikointi sekä lounasta, tee ja kahvia.

Pyydetään varaamaan mukaan muistiinpanovälineet sekä myös ulkoiluun mukavan säänmukaisen vaatetuksen ja kengät.

Palautetta Osallıstujılta:

• Suosittelisin tätä kurssia muille, koska uskon, että tarvitsemme lisää esimerkkejä tällaisesta opetuksesta ja koulutuksesta avataksemme ihmisten mielet koulutuksesta keinona kehittää kriittistä ajattelua, autonomiaa, luovuutta ja rakkautta luontoon.

• Gaye Amus täytti kaikki odotukseni ja mielestäni hänen opetusmenetelmänsä sopivat aikuiskoulutukseen. Kaikki alkoi käytännön harjoituksista, jotka saivat minut uteliaaksi, sitten toisessa osassa sain myös mahdollisuuden laittaa ajatukseni järjestykseen, teoreettisessa osassa. Loistava!

• Tämä kurssi antaa toivoa, että voit tehdä muutoksen koulutusjärjestelmään.

• Gaye Amus on aivan mahtavaa ihminen, hänellä on pedagogista lahjakkuutta ja tunsin sen kurssin joka osassa.

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Online Introduction to Children In Permaculture Course 18-19-20 April 2022..Johdatus Lapset Permakultuurissa Verkkokurssi 18-19-20 huhtikuuta 2022

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ABOUT THE COURSE

An online permaculture course will be led by Gaye Amus for kindergarten and primary teachers, parents, permaculture practitioners and those who would like to engage children in all aspects of permaculture. Participants will be learning about a child-centred, sustainable and regenerative education.

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Tarjolla on Gaye Amuksen pitämä johdatus verkkokurssi permakulttuurin periaatteiden mukaan suunniteltujen piha-alueiden sekä ympäristön hyödyntämisestä oppimisessa. Kurssin tarkoituksena on inspiroida ulkona oppimisen parissa toimivia ja niistä kiinnostuneita opettajia,vanhempia ja kasvattajia sekä jakaa tietoa sen monista mahdollisuuksista lasten kanssa toimiville.

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During the course participants will;

• Find out how permaculture ethics and principles can be applied to education.

• Discover some great benefits of outdoor learning, including relevant research, and learn how to create session plans which engage the whole child: eyes, heart, hands and head, through active participation in a session learning about soil.

• Look at different garden designs in school gardens and get involved in practical activity.

• Learn about the different activities that they can do with children and, more importantly, think about how the way they approach the child can enable them to think of infinite possible activities.

This 12 hour training course is the product of the three year European ‘Children in Permaculture’ project in which best practice has been shared across the continent from Finland to Italy, Scotland to Romania:

​“The future of our planet depends on a change of consciousness, in which the people and the resources of the natural world are no longer taken for granted and exploited without considering long term impacts. Supporting children from early childhood to develop a sensitive, compassionate and cooperative relationship with each other and the natural world is a crucial step in generating this new consciousness” (p. 1, The Children in Permaculture Manual; Alderslowe, Amus & Deshaies, 2018).

THE COURSE WILL GIVE PARTICIPANTS

• Knowledge of how permaculture can help you in your work with children.

• A toolbox of ways to engage children in permaculture using a holistic, creative approach which involves children in the whole process as a partner in their learning.

• Unique ideas about how to creatively design a playground/children’s garden to maximise the benefits of outdoor learning for children.

• Understanding of the basics about permaculture ethics, principles and design and how they can be useful in education.

• Familiarity of the CiP resources including the case studies, film and manual.

• Experience of examples in good practice and inspirational stories which will excite and encourage you to use CiP materials and to embed permaculture into your school/ curriculum/ garden etc.

• Inspiration to take children outdoors for experiential learning.

• Opportunity to meet other people who are interested in engaging children in permaculture

• Get aquainted with the book Earth Care, People Care and Fair Share in Education: The Children in Permaculture Manual by Alderslowe, Amus and Deshaies, 2018.

WHO IS THIS COURSE SUITABLE FOR?

People working with children aged 3-12 years, such as school, nursery and kindergarten teachers, as well as those working in non-formal settings such as after-school or out-of-school club leaders (e.g. scout leaders), parents (whether natural, foster, adoptive or grandparents) and others who are aware of the importance of their role in children’s education.

Registeration can be done from here

WHEN & WHERE

18-19-20 April 2022, 16:00-20:00 Portugese time (18.00-22.00 Finnish time) , Online

Day 1: 16:00 to 20:00 Monday 18th April 2022. With 30 min break, with tasks which can be done before the next session with/without children.

Day 2: 16:00 to 20:00 Tueday 19th April 2022. With 30 min break, with tasks which can be done before the next session with/without children.

Day 3: 16:00 to 20:00 Wednesday 20th April 2022 . With 30 min break

COURSE FEE

• Funded by Erasmus +*

  *Includes certificate.

• Place for 20 participants. Application deadline for the course is 10th of April.

TESTIMONIALS

• All my expectations from this course were met. I have been empowered by the knowledge and information that has been sown in me to continue developing ideas. I have been unlocked into a more creative space. Thankyou!

• Gaye is a great trainer and teacher. She exudes confidence with sweetness, generous with her wisdom and experience. A very inspiring person.

• I am definitely going to suggest this course to environmental educators and teachers that are interested in outdoor learning. The course was informative and inspirational.

• Gaye was amazing. Very knowledgable, open, respectful, fun and responsive. Couldn't have asked for better. She created a lovely online community.

• The best part of the course was to meet so many enthusiastic people from all over the world.

• This course has given me new aspects for outdoor learning and many ideas.

• Gaye is a gentle, positive and very talented trainer. She has many undying supportive fields of knowledge such as Non-Violent Communication that really complimented how we were led to interact as a group. A great holder of a safe and happy space.

• After this course I take with me confidence! I now know for sure that this is the job I want to do. I want to bring Children into Permaculture. I want to be outside, I want to teach children outside, and let them get inspired and amazed by the big magic and beauty of Nature.

ABOUT THE TUTOR

Gaye Amus is an environmental educator specialized in early childhood education and is based in Helsinki, Finland. She has had 12 year’s experience working in kindergartens including a Rain or Shine nature kindergarten in Finland. Founder of Learning In Nature, she is currently training educators internationally, contributing in conferences, giving seminars and consultation in nature pedagogy and outdoor education. Gaye initiated the nature movement for kindergartens and primary schools in Turkey with Forest Schools and Forest Kindergarten Leader trainings. She pioneered and co-founded the Children in Permaculture project. She is the co-author of the book Earth Care, People Care and Fair Share in Education: The Children in Permaculture Manual.

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Kurssin sisältö:

• Children in Permaculture- kokonaisvaltainen ja lapsikeskeinen lähestymistapa joka edistää huolenpito maasta, huolenpito ihmisistä ja ylijäämän tasajako.

• Ulkoluokka-toiminnan hyödylliset vaikutukset lasten oppimiseen

• Ulkona oppimisen ympäristojen mahdollisuudet sekä inspiroivia esimerkkejä (mm ääni- ja aistipuutarhat jne.)

• Kuinka tehdä tavallisista lastentarhan/koulun pihoista tutkimisen ja tutkiskelun tiloja

• Suunniteltujen ulkona oppimisen- ymparistöjen kytkeminen opetussuunnitelmaan

• Koulun kokonaisvaltaisen lähestymistavan kehittäminen ulkona oppimista hyödyntäen

• Koulu tai päiväkotipuutarhan perustaminen ja ylläpito permakulttuurin periaatteiden mukaisesti

• Esimerkkejä australialaisista sekä skotlantilaisesta koulupuutarhoista.

• Käytännön työpajoja

Kenelle kurssi sopii?

Kurssin sisällöstä voivat ammentaa uusia menetelmia ja inspiraatiota niin lastentarhojen työntekijat, opettajat, ymparistökasvattajat kuin muutkin kasvatus- ja sosiaalialan toimijat, jotka ovat kiinnostuneita ulkona oppimisesta ja kokonaisvaltaisen lähestymistavan tuomisesta lasten oppimisympäristöihin. Kurssille osallistuminen ei vaadi aiempaa tietoa permakulttuurisuunnittelusta.

Ilmoittautuminen tästä

Kurssin kesto ja paikka:

18-19-20 huhtikuuta 2022; 4 tuntia kaikkina kolmena päivänä, verkossa.

Kurssikielenä on Englanti.

Hinta:

Erasmus + rahoittama*

* sisältää sertifikointi

Suosituksia:

• All my expectations from this course were met. I have been empowered by the knowledge and information that has been sown in me to continue developing ideas. I have been unlocked into a more creative space. Thankyou!

• Gaye is a great trainer and teacher. She exudes confidence with sweetness, generous with her wisdom and experience. A very inspiring person.

• I am definitely going to suggest this course to environmental educators and teachers that are interested in outdoor learning. The course was informative and inspirational.

• Gaye was amazing. Very knowledgable, open, respectful, fun and responsive. Couldn't have asked for better. She created a lovely online community.

• The best part of the course was to meet so many enthusiastic people from all over the world.

• This course has given me new aspects for outdoor learning and many ideas.

• Gaye is a gentle, positive and very talented trainer. She has many undying supportive fields of knowledge such as Non-Violent Communication that really complimented how we were led to interact as a group. A great holder of a safe and happy space.

• After this course I take with me confidence! I now know for sure that this is the job I want to do. I want to bring Children into Permaculture. I want to be outside, I want to teach children outside, and let them get inspired and amazed by the big magic and beauty of Nature.

Kouluttaja:

Gaye Amus

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Online Introduction to Children In Permaculture Course 18-19-20 February 2022..Johdatus Lapset Permakultuurissa Verkkokurssi 18-19-20 helmikuuta 2022

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ABOUT THE COURSE

An online permaculture course will be led by Gaye Amus for kindergarten and primary teachers, parents, permaculture practitioners and those who would like to engage children in all aspects of permaculture. Participants will be learning about a child-centred, sustainable and regenerative education.

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Tarjolla on Gaye Amuksen pitämä johdatus verkkokurssi permakulttuurin periaatteiden mukaan suunniteltujen piha-alueiden sekä ympäristön hyödyntämisestä oppimisessa. Kurssin tarkoituksena on inspiroida ulkona oppimisen parissa toimivia ja niistä kiinnostuneita opettajia,vanhempia ja kasvattajia sekä jakaa tietoa sen monista mahdollisuuksista lasten kanssa toimiville.

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During the course participants will;

• Find out how permaculture ethics and principles can be applied to education.

• Discover some great benefits of outdoor learning, including relevant research, and learn how to create session plans which engage the whole child: eyes, heart, hands and head, through active participation in a session learning about soil.

• Look at different garden designs in school gardens and get involved in practical activity.

• Learn about the different activities that they can do with children and, more importantly, think about how the way they approach the child can enable them to think of infinite possible activities.

This 12 hour training course is the product of the three year European ‘Children in Permaculture’ project in which best practice has been shared across the continent from Finland to Italy, Scotland to Romania:

​“The future of our planet depends on a change of consciousness, in which the people and the resources of the natural world are no longer taken for granted and exploited without considering long term impacts. Supporting children from early childhood to develop a sensitive, compassionate and cooperative relationship with each other and the natural world is a crucial step in generating this new consciousness” (p. 1, The Children in Permaculture Manual; Alderslowe, Amus & Deshaies, 2018).

THE COURSE WILL GIVE PARTICIPANTS

• Knowledge of how permaculture can help you in your work with children.

• A toolbox of ways to engage children in permaculture using a holistic, creative approach which involves children in the whole process as a partner in their learning.

• Unique ideas about how to creatively design a playground/children’s garden to maximise the benefits of outdoor learning for children.

• Understanding of the basics about permaculture ethics, principles and design and how they can be useful in education.

• Familiarity of the CiP resources including the case studies, film and manual.

• Experience of examples in good practice and inspirational stories which will excite and encourage you to use CiP materials and to embed permaculture into your school/ curriculum/ garden etc.

• Inspiration to take children outdoors for experiential learning.

• Opportunity to meet other people who are interested in engaging children in permaculture

• Get aquainted with the book Earth Care, People Care and Fair Share in Education: The Children in Permaculture Manual by Alderslowe, Amus and Deshaies, 2018.

WHO IS THIS COURSE SUITABLE FOR?

People working with children aged 3-12 years, such as school, nursery and kindergarten teachers, as well as those working in non-formal settings such as after-school or out-of-school club leaders (e.g. scout leaders), parents (whether natural, foster, adoptive or grandparents) and others who are aware of the importance of their role in children’s education.

Registeration can be done from here

WHEN & WHERE

18-19-20 February 2022, 15:00-19:00 ACT (17.30-21.30 NZST, 7.30-11.30 Finnish time) , Online

Times below are given for Australian Central timezone (ACT). To find what time it will be in your timezone click here:

Day 1: 15:00 to 19:00 Friday 18th June 2022. With 30 min break, with tasks which can be done before the next session with/without children.

Day 2: 15:00 to 19:00 Saturday 19th June 2022. With 30 min break, with tasks which can be done before the next session with/without children.

Day 3: 15:00 to 19:00 Sunday 20th June 2022 . With 30 min break

COURSE FEE

• 175 euros inc. VAT*

  *Course fee includes certificate.

• Two participants are offered a 50% discount. The link for scholarship application can be found here . Application deadline for scholarship is 21st of January.

TESTIMONIALS

• All my expectations from this course were met. I have been empowered by the knowledge and information that has been sown in me to continue developing ideas. I have been unlocked into a more creative space. Thankyou!

• Gaye is a great trainer and teacher. She exudes confidence with sweetness, generous with her wisdom and experience. A very inspiring person.

• I am definitely going to suggest this course to environmental educators and teachers that are interested in outdoor learning. The course was informative and inspirational.

• Gaye was amazing. Very knowledgable, open, respectful, fun and responsive. Couldn't have asked for better. She created a lovely online community.

• The best part of the course was to meet so many enthusiastic people from all over the world.

• This course has given me new aspects for outdoor learning and many ideas.

• Gaye is a gentle, positive and very talented trainer. She has many undying supportive fields of knowledge such as Non-Violent Communication that really complimented how we were led to interact as a group. A great holder of a safe and happy space.

• After this course I take with me confidence! I now know for sure that this is the job I want to do. I want to bring Children into Permaculture. I want to be outside, I want to teach children outside, and let them get inspired and amazed by the big magic and beauty of Nature.

ABOUT THE TUTOR

Gaye Amus is an environmental educator specialized in early childhood education and is based in Helsinki, Finland. She has had 12 year’s experience working in kindergartens including a Rain or Shine nature kindergarten in Finland. Founder of Learning In Nature, she is currently training educators internationally, contributing in conferences, giving seminars and consultation in nature pedagogy and outdoor education. Gaye initiated the nature movement for kindergartens and primary schools in Turkey with Forest Schools and Forest Kindergarten Leader trainings. She pioneered and co-founded the Children in Permaculture project. She is the co-author of the book Earth Care, People Care and Fair Share in Education: The Children in Permaculture Manual.

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Kurssin sisältö:

• Children in Permaculture- kokonaisvaltainen ja lapsikeskeinen lähestymistapa joka edistää huolenpito maasta, huolenpito ihmisistä ja ylijäämän tasajako.

• Ulkoluokka-toiminnan hyödylliset vaikutukset lasten oppimiseen

• Ulkona oppimisen ympäristojen mahdollisuudet sekä inspiroivia esimerkkejä (mm ääni- ja aistipuutarhat jne.)

• Kuinka tehdä tavallisista lastentarhan/koulun pihoista tutkimisen ja tutkiskelun tiloja

• Suunniteltujen ulkona oppimisen- ymparistöjen kytkeminen opetussuunnitelmaan

• Koulun kokonaisvaltaisen lähestymistavan kehittäminen ulkona oppimista hyödyntäen

• Koulu tai päiväkotipuutarhan perustaminen ja ylläpito permakulttuurin periaatteiden mukaisesti

• Esimerkkejä australialaisista sekä skotlantilaisesta koulupuutarhoista.

• Käytännön työpajoja

Kenelle kurssi sopii?

Kurssin sisällöstä voivat ammentaa uusia menetelmia ja inspiraatiota niin lastentarhojen työntekijat, opettajat, ymparistökasvattajat kuin muutkin kasvatus- ja sosiaalialan toimijat, jotka ovat kiinnostuneita ulkona oppimisesta ja kokonaisvaltaisen lähestymistavan tuomisesta lasten oppimisympäristöihin. Kurssille osallistuminen ei vaadi aiempaa tietoa permakulttuurisuunnittelusta.

Ilmoittautuminen tästä

Kurssin kesto ja paikka:

4-5-6 kesäkuuta 2021; Klo 8.30-12.30 kaikkina kolmena päivänä, verkossa.

Kurssikielenä on Englanti.

Hinta:

175 eur (sis alv)*

* sisältää sertifikointi

Suosituksia:

• All my expectations from this course were met. I have been empowered by the knowledge and information that has been sown in me to continue developing ideas. I have been unlocked into a more creative space. Thankyou!

• Gaye is a great trainer and teacher. She exudes confidence with sweetness, generous with her wisdom and experience. A very inspiring person.

• I am definitely going to suggest this course to environmental educators and teachers that are interested in outdoor learning. The course was informative and inspirational.

• Gaye was amazing. Very knowledgable, open, respectful, fun and responsive. Couldn't have asked for better. She created a lovely online community.

• The best part of the course was to meet so many enthusiastic people from all over the world.

• This course has given me new aspects for outdoor learning and many ideas.

• Gaye is a gentle, positive and very talented trainer. She has many undying supportive fields of knowledge such as Non-Violent Communication that really complimented how we were led to interact as a group. A great holder of a safe and happy space.

• After this course I take with me confidence! I now know for sure that this is the job I want to do. I want to bring Children into Permaculture. I want to be outside, I want to teach children outside, and let them get inspired and amazed by the big magic and beauty of Nature.

Kouluttaja:

Gaye Amus

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....Online Children In Permaculture Practioners Course Wednesday evenings 9 Feb- 30 March 2022..Online Children In Permaculture Practioners Course Wednesday evenings 9 Feb-30 March 2022....

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A 30 hour Children In Permaculture Practioners course will be taking place online starting from February 2022. This in depth course which will give participants a toolbox of ways to engage children in permaculture using a holistic, creative approach which involves children in the whole process as a partner in their learning. It is for people who have attended the CiP two day training course as well as the 14 day Permaculture Designers Course.

Trainers: Gaye Amus and Lusi Alderslowe

• Dates: Wednesday evenings 9th February- 30th March 2022

• Place: Online

• Time: 15.30-19.30 UK time. (17:30-21:30 Finnish time)

This course will give you the skills and support you need to design with and for children. 

If you have completed the Introduction to Engaging Children in Permaculture course, you will understand how important it is to embed this into children’s learning environments. This course will equip you with the skills to take you to create two Diploma level designs, with and for children – a session plan and a garden. 

The participants can become a Children In Permaculture (CIP) Practioner after completing the portfolio. It is also a prerquisite to the next stage of becoming a CIP trainer.

More information and registeration http://childreninpermaculture.com/events/cip-practitioners-course/

About The Trainers

Gaye Amus (Finland)

Lusi Alderslowe (Scotland)

Lusi Alderslowe is co-founder and coordinator of the Children in Permaculture project for the Permaculture Association and Gatehouse School. A Forest School Leader, Human Ecologist (MSc) and Permaculture practitioner and teacher, Lusi has been engaging children in permaculture for 12 years in many places including an outdoor playgroup, a Children’s Garden, after-school groups, and in nurseries and schools across Scotland. Lusi has been teaching permaculture to adults since 2010, in many Permaculture Design Courses, and as a Diploma Tutor.

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A 30 hour Children In Permaculture Practioners course will be taking place online starting from October 2020. This in depth course which will give participants a toolbox of ways to engage children in permaculture using a holistic, creative approach which involves children in the whole process as a partner in their learning. It is for people who have attended the CiP two day training course as well as the 14 day Permaculture Designers Course.

Trainers: Gaye Amus and Lusi Alderslowe

• Dates: Wednesday evenings 9th February- 30th March 2022

• Place: Online

• Time: 15.30-19.30 UK time. (17:30-21:30 Finnish time)

This course will give you the skills and support you need to design with and for children. 

If you have completed the Introduction to Engaging Children in Permaculture course, you will understand how important it is to embed this into children’s learning environments. This course will equip you with the skills to take you to create two Diploma level designs, with and for children – a session plan and a garden. 

The participants can become a Children In Permaculture (CIP) Practioner after completing the portfolio. It is also a prerquisite to the next stage of becoming a CIP trainer.

More information and registeration http://childreninpermaculture.com/events/cip-practitioners-course/

About The Trainers

Gaye Amus (Finland)

Lusi Alderslowe (Scotland)

Lusi Alderslowe is co-founder and coordinator of the Children in Permaculture project for the Permaculture Association and Gatehouse School. A Forest School Leader, Human Ecologist (MSc) and Permaculture practitioner and teacher, Lusi has been engaging children in permaculture for 12 years in many places including an outdoor playgroup, a Children’s Garden, after-school groups, and in nurseries and schools across Scotland. Lusi has been teaching permaculture to adults since 2010, in many Permaculture Design Courses, and as a Diploma Tutor.

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Online Introduction to Children In Permaculture Course 1-2-3 October 2021..Johdatus Lapset Permakultuurissa Verkkokurssi 1-2-3 lokakuuta 2021

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ABOUT THE COURSE

An online permaculture course will be led by Gaye Amus for kindergarten and primary teachers, parents, permaculture practitioners and those who would like to engage children in all aspects of permaculture. Participants will be learning about a child-centred, sustainable and regenerative education.

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Tarjolla on Gaye Amuksen pitämä johdatus verkkokurssi permakulttuurin periaatteiden mukaan suunniteltujen piha-alueiden sekä ympäristön hyödyntämisestä oppimisessa. Kurssin tarkoituksena on inspiroida ulkona oppimisen parissa toimivia ja niistä kiinnostuneita opettajia,vanhempia ja kasvattajia sekä jakaa tietoa sen monista mahdollisuuksista lasten kanssa toimiville.

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During the course participants will;

• Find out how permaculture ethics and principles can be applied to education.

• Discover some great benefits of outdoor learning, including relevant research, and learn how to create session plans which engage the whole child: eyes, heart, hands and head, through active participation in a session learning about soil.

• Look at different garden designs in school gardens and get involved in practical activity.

• Learn about the different activities that they can do with children and, more importantly, think about how the way they approach the child can enable them to think of infinite possible activities.

This 12 hour training course is the product of the three year European ‘Children in Permaculture’ project in which best practice has been shared across the continent from Finland to Italy, Scotland to Romania:

​“The future of our planet depends on a change of consciousness, in which the people and the resources of the natural world are no longer taken for granted and exploited without considering long term impacts. Supporting children from early childhood to develop a sensitive, compassionate and cooperative relationship with each other and the natural world is a crucial step in generating this new consciousness” (p. 1, The Children in Permaculture Manual; Alderslowe, Amus & Deshaies, 2018).

THE COURSE WILL GIVE PARTICIPANTS

• Knowledge of how permaculture can help you in your work with children.

• A toolbox of ways to engage children in permaculture using a holistic, creative approach which involves children in the whole process as a partner in their learning.

• Unique ideas about how to creatively design a playground/children’s garden to maximise the benefits of outdoor learning for children.

• Understanding of the basics about permaculture ethics, principles and design and how they can be useful in education.

• Familiarity of the CiP resources including the case studies, film and manual.

• Experience of examples in good practice and inspirational stories which will excite and encourage you to use CiP materials and to embed permaculture into your school/ curriculum/ garden etc.

• Inspiration to take children outdoors for experiential learning.

• Opportunity to meet other people who are interested in engaging children in permaculture

• Get aquainted with the book Earth Care, People Care and Fair Share in Education: The Children in Permaculture Manual by Alderslowe, Amus and Deshaies, 2018.

WHO IS THIS COURSE SUITABLE FOR?

People working with children aged 3-12 years, such as school, nursery and kindergarten teachers, as well as those working in non-formal settings such as after-school or out-of-school club leaders (e.g. scout leaders), parents (whether natural, foster, adoptive or grandparents) and others who are aware of the importance of their role in children’s education.

Registeration can be done from here

WHEN & WHERE

1-2-3 October 2021, 16:30-20:30 Finnish time (15.30-19.30 CET) , Online

Times below given for Finnish (Helsinki) timezone. To find what time it will be in your timezone click here:

Day 1: 16:30-20:30 Friday 1st October 2021. With 30 min break, with tasks which can be done before the next session with/without children.

Day 2: 16:30-20:30 Saturday 2nd October 2021. With 30 min break, with tasks which can be done before the next session with/without children.

Day 3: 16:30-20:30 Sunday 3rd October 2021 . With 30 min break

COURSE FEE

• 175 euros inc. VAT*

  *Course fee includes certificate.

• Two participants are offered a 50% discount. The link for scholarship application can be found here . Application deadline for scholarship is 20th of September.

TESTIMONIALS

• All my expectations from this course were met. I have been empowered by the knowledge and information that has been sown in me to continue developing ideas. I have been unlocked into a more creative space. Thankyou!

• Gaye is a great trainer and teacher. She exudes confidence with sweetness, generous with her wisdom and experience. A very inspiring person.

• I am definitely going to suggest this course to environmental educators and teachers that are interested in outdoor learning. The course was informative and inspirational.

• Gaye was amazing. Very knowledgable, open, respectful, fun and responsive. Couldn't have asked for better. She created a lovely online community.

• The best part of the course was to meet so many enthusiastic people from all over the world.

• This course has given me new aspects for outdoor learning and many ideas.

• Gaye is a gentle, positive and very talented trainer. She has many undying supportive fields of knowledge such as Non-Violent Communication that really complimented how we were led to interact as a group. A great holder of a safe and happy space.

• After this course I take with me confidence! I now know for sure that this is the job I want to do. I want to bring Children into Permaculture. I want to be outside, I want to teach children outside, and let them get inspired and amazed by the big magic and beauty of Nature.

ABOUT THE TUTOR

Gaye Amus is an environmental educator specialized in early childhood education and is based in Helsinki, Finland. She has had 12 year’s experience working in kindergartens including a Rain or Shine nature kindergarten in Finland. Founder of Learning In Nature, she is currently training educators internationally, contributing in conferences, giving seminars and consultation in nature pedagogy and outdoor education. Gaye initiated the nature movement for kindergartens and primary schools in Turkey with Forest Schools and Forest Kindergarten Leader trainings. She pioneered and co-founded the Children in Permaculture project. She is the co-author of the book Earth Care, People Care and Fair Share in Education: The Children in Permaculture Manual.

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Kurssin sisältö:

• Children in Permaculture- kokonaisvaltainen ja lapsikeskeinen lähestymistapa joka edistää huolenpito maasta, huolenpito ihmisistä ja ylijäämän tasajako.

• Ulkoluokka-toiminnan hyödylliset vaikutukset lasten oppimiseen

• Ulkona oppimisen ympäristojen mahdollisuudet sekä inspiroivia esimerkkejä (mm ääni- ja aistipuutarhat jne.)

• Kuinka tehdä tavallisista lastentarhan/koulun pihoista tutkimisen ja tutkiskelun tiloja

• Suunniteltujen ulkona oppimisen- ymparistöjen kytkeminen opetussuunnitelmaan

• Koulun kokonaisvaltaisen lähestymistavan kehittäminen ulkona oppimista hyödyntäen

• Koulu tai päiväkotipuutarhan perustaminen ja ylläpito permakulttuurin periaatteiden mukaisesti

• Esimerkkejä australialaisista sekä skotlantilaisesta koulupuutarhoista.

• Käytännön työpajoja

Kenelle kurssi sopii?

Kurssin sisällöstä voivat ammentaa uusia menetelmia ja inspiraatiota niin lastentarhojen työntekijat, opettajat, ymparistökasvattajat kuin muutkin kasvatus- ja sosiaalialan toimijat, jotka ovat kiinnostuneita ulkona oppimisesta ja kokonaisvaltaisen lähestymistavan tuomisesta lasten oppimisympäristöihin. Kurssille osallistuminen ei vaadi aiempaa tietoa permakulttuurisuunnittelusta.

Ilmoittautuminen tästä

Kurssin kesto ja paikka:

1-2-3 lokakuuta 2021; Klo 16.30-20.30 kaikkina kolmena päivänä, verkossa.

Kurssikielenä on Englanti.

Hinta:

175 eur (sis alv)*

* sisältää sertifikointi

Suosituksia:

• All my expectations from this course were met. I have been empowered by the knowledge and information that has been sown in me to continue developing ideas. I have been unlocked into a more creative space. Thankyou!

• Gaye is a great trainer and teacher. She exudes confidence with sweetness, generous with her wisdom and experience. A very inspiring person.

• I am definitely going to suggest this course to environmental educators and teachers that are interested in outdoor learning. The course was informative and inspirational.

• Gaye was amazing. Very knowledgable, open, respectful, fun and responsive. Couldn't have asked for better. She created a lovely online community.

• The best part of the course was to meet so many enthusiastic people from all over the world.

• This course has given me new aspects for outdoor learning and many ideas.

• Gaye is a gentle, positive and very talented trainer. She has many undying supportive fields of knowledge such as Non-Violent Communication that really complimented how we were led to interact as a group. A great holder of a safe and happy space.

• After this course I take with me confidence! I now know for sure that this is the job I want to do. I want to bring Children into Permaculture. I want to be outside, I want to teach children outside, and let them get inspired and amazed by the big magic and beauty of Nature.

Kouluttaja:

Gaye Amus

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Online Introduction to Children In Permaculture Course 4-5-6 June 2021..Johdatus Lapset Permakultuurissa Verkkokurssi 4-5-6 kesäkuuta 2021

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ABOUT THE COURSE

An online permaculture course will be led by Gaye Amus for kindergarten and primary teachers, parents, permaculture practitioners and those who would like to engage children in all aspects of permaculture. Participants will be learning about a child-centred, sustainable and regenerative education.

..

Tarjolla on Gaye Amuksen pitämä johdatus verkkokurssi permakulttuurin periaatteiden mukaan suunniteltujen piha-alueiden sekä ympäristön hyödyntämisestä oppimisessa. Kurssin tarkoituksena on inspiroida ulkona oppimisen parissa toimivia ja niistä kiinnostuneita opettajia,vanhempia ja kasvattajia sekä jakaa tietoa sen monista mahdollisuuksista lasten kanssa toimiville.

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During the course participants will;

• Find out how permaculture ethics and principles can be applied to education.

• Discover some great benefits of outdoor learning, including relevant research, and learn how to create session plans which engage the whole child: eyes, heart, hands and head, through active participation in a session learning about soil.

• Look at different garden designs in school gardens and get involved in practical activity.

• Learn about the different activities that they can do with children and, more importantly, think about how the way they approach the child can enable them to think of infinite possible activities.

This 12 hour training course is the product of the three year European ‘Children in Permaculture’ project in which best practice has been shared across the continent from Finland to Italy, Scotland to Romania:

​“The future of our planet depends on a change of consciousness, in which the people and the resources of the natural world are no longer taken for granted and exploited without considering long term impacts. Supporting children from early childhood to develop a sensitive, compassionate and cooperative relationship with each other and the natural world is a crucial step in generating this new consciousness” (p. 1, The Children in Permaculture Manual; Alderslowe, Amus & Deshaies, 2018).

THE COURSE WILL GIVE PARTICIPANTS

• Knowledge of how permaculture can help you in your work with children.

• A toolbox of ways to engage children in permaculture using a holistic, creative approach which involves children in the whole process as a partner in their learning.

• Unique ideas about how to creatively design a playground/children’s garden to maximise the benefits of outdoor learning for children.

• Understanding of the basics about permaculture ethics, principles and design and how they can be useful in education.

• Familiarity of the CiP resources including the case studies, film and manual.

• Experience of examples in good practice and inspirational stories which will excite and encourage you to use CiP materials and to embed permaculture into your school/ curriculum/ garden etc.

• Inspiration to take children outdoors for experiential learning.

• Opportunity to meet other people who are interested in engaging children in permaculture

• Get aquainted with the book Earth Care, People Care and Fair Share in Education: The Children in Permaculture Manual by Alderslowe, Amus and Deshaies, 2018.

WHO IS THIS COURSE SUITABLE FOR?

People working with children aged 3-12 years, such as school, nursery and kindergarten teachers, as well as those working in non-formal settings such as after-school or out-of-school club leaders (e.g. scout leaders), parents (whether natural, foster, adoptive or grandparents) and others who are aware of the importance of their role in children’s education.

Registeration can be done from here

WHEN & WHERE

4-5-6 June 2021, 15:00-19:00 ACT (17.30-21.30 NZST) , Online

Times below are given for Australian Central timezone (ACT). To find what time it will be in your timezone click here:

Day 1: 15:00 to 19:00 Friday 4th June 2021. With 30 min break, with tasks which can be done before the next session with/without children.

Day 2: 15:00 to 19:00 Saturday 5th June 2021. With 30 min break, with tasks which can be done before the next session with/without children.

Day 3: 15:00 to 19:00 Sunday 6th June 2021 . With 30 min break

COURSE FEE

• 175 euros inc. VAT*

  *Course fee includes certificate.

• Two participants are offered a 50% discount. The link for scholarship application can be found here . Application deadline for scholarship is 11th of May.

TESTIMONIALS

• All my expectations from this course were met. I have been empowered by the knowledge and information that has been sown in me to continue developing ideas. I have been unlocked into a more creative space. Thankyou!

• Gaye is a great trainer and teacher. She exudes confidence with sweetness, generous with her wisdom and experience. A very inspiring person.

• I am definitely going to suggest this course to environmental educators and teachers that are interested in outdoor learning. The course was informative and inspirational.

• Gaye was amazing. Very knowledgable, open, respectful, fun and responsive. Couldn't have asked for better. She created a lovely online community.

• The best part of the course was to meet so many enthusiastic people from all over the world.

• This course has given me new aspects for outdoor learning and many ideas.

• Gaye is a gentle, positive and very talented trainer. She has many undying supportive fields of knowledge such as Non-Violent Communication that really complimented how we were led to interact as a group. A great holder of a safe and happy space.

• After this course I take with me confidence! I now know for sure that this is the job I want to do. I want to bring Children into Permaculture. I want to be outside, I want to teach children outside, and let them get inspired and amazed by the big magic and beauty of Nature.

ABOUT THE TUTOR

Gaye Amus is an environmental educator specialized in early childhood education and is based in Helsinki, Finland. She has had 12 year’s experience working in kindergartens including a Rain or Shine nature kindergarten in Finland. Founder of Learning In Nature, she is currently training educators internationally, contributing in conferences, giving seminars and consultation in nature pedagogy and outdoor education. Gaye initiated the nature movement for kindergartens and primary schools in Turkey with Forest Schools and Forest Kindergarten Leader trainings. She pioneered and co-founded the Children in Permaculture project. She is the co-author of the book Earth Care, People Care and Fair Share in Education: The Children in Permaculture Manual.

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Kurssin sisältö:

• Children in Permaculture- kokonaisvaltainen ja lapsikeskeinen lähestymistapa joka edistää huolenpito maasta, huolenpito ihmisistä ja ylijäämän tasajako.

• Ulkoluokka-toiminnan hyödylliset vaikutukset lasten oppimiseen

• Ulkona oppimisen ympäristojen mahdollisuudet sekä inspiroivia esimerkkejä (mm ääni- ja aistipuutarhat jne.)

• Kuinka tehdä tavallisista lastentarhan/koulun pihoista tutkimisen ja tutkiskelun tiloja

• Suunniteltujen ulkona oppimisen- ymparistöjen kytkeminen opetussuunnitelmaan

• Koulun kokonaisvaltaisen lähestymistavan kehittäminen ulkona oppimista hyödyntäen

• Koulu tai päiväkotipuutarhan perustaminen ja ylläpito permakulttuurin periaatteiden mukaisesti

• Esimerkkejä australialaisista sekä skotlantilaisesta koulupuutarhoista.

• Käytännön työpajoja

Kenelle kurssi sopii?

Kurssin sisällöstä voivat ammentaa uusia menetelmia ja inspiraatiota niin lastentarhojen työntekijat, opettajat, ymparistökasvattajat kuin muutkin kasvatus- ja sosiaalialan toimijat, jotka ovat kiinnostuneita ulkona oppimisesta ja kokonaisvaltaisen lähestymistavan tuomisesta lasten oppimisympäristöihin. Kurssille osallistuminen ei vaadi aiempaa tietoa permakulttuurisuunnittelusta.

Ilmoittautuminen tästä

Kurssin kesto ja paikka:

4-5-6 kesäkuuta 2021; Klo 8.30-12.30 kaikkina kolmena päivänä, verkossa.

Kurssikielenä on Englanti.

Hinta:

175 eur (sis alv)*

* sisältää sertifikointi

Suosituksia:

• All my expectations from this course were met. I have been empowered by the knowledge and information that has been sown in me to continue developing ideas. I have been unlocked into a more creative space. Thankyou!

• Gaye is a great trainer and teacher. She exudes confidence with sweetness, generous with her wisdom and experience. A very inspiring person.

• I am definitely going to suggest this course to environmental educators and teachers that are interested in outdoor learning. The course was informative and inspirational.

• Gaye was amazing. Very knowledgable, open, respectful, fun and responsive. Couldn't have asked for better. She created a lovely online community.

• The best part of the course was to meet so many enthusiastic people from all over the world.

• This course has given me new aspects for outdoor learning and many ideas.

• Gaye is a gentle, positive and very talented trainer. She has many undying supportive fields of knowledge such as Non-Violent Communication that really complimented how we were led to interact as a group. A great holder of a safe and happy space.

• After this course I take with me confidence! I now know for sure that this is the job I want to do. I want to bring Children into Permaculture. I want to be outside, I want to teach children outside, and let them get inspired and amazed by the big magic and beauty of Nature.

Kouluttaja:

Gaye Amus

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Online Introduction to Children In Permaculture Course 21-22-23 May 2021..Johdatus Lapset Permakultuurissa Verkkokurssi 21-22-23 toukakuuta 2021

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ABOUT THE COURSE

An online permaculture course will be led by Gaye Amus for kindergarten and primary teachers, parents, permaculture practitioners and those who would like to engage children in all aspects of permaculture. Participants will be learning about a child-centred, sustainable and regenerative education.

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Tarjolla on Gaye Amuksen pitämä johdatus verkkokurssi permakulttuurin periaatteiden mukaan suunniteltujen piha-alueiden sekä ympäristön hyödyntämisestä oppimisessa. Kurssin tarkoituksena on inspiroida ulkona oppimisen parissa toimivia ja niistä kiinnostuneita opettajia,vanhempia ja kasvattajia sekä jakaa tietoa sen monista mahdollisuuksista lasten kanssa toimiville.

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During the course participants will;

• Find out how permaculture ethics and principles can be applied to education.

• Discover some great benefits of outdoor learning, including relevant research, and learn how to create session plans which engage the whole child: eyes, heart, hands and head, through active participation in a session learning about soil.

• Look at different garden designs in school gardens and get involved in practical activity.

• Learn about the different activities that they can do with children and, more importantly, think about how the way they approach the child can enable them to think of infinite possible activities.

This 12 hour training course is the product of the three year European ‘Children in Permaculture’ project in which best practice has been shared across the continent from Finland to Italy, Scotland to Romania:

​“The future of our planet depends on a change of consciousness, in which the people and the resources of the natural world are no longer taken for granted and exploited without considering long term impacts. Supporting children from early childhood to develop a sensitive, compassionate and cooperative relationship with each other and the natural world is a crucial step in generating this new consciousness” (p. 1, The Children in Permaculture Manual; Alderslowe, Amus & Deshaies, 2018).

THE COURSE WILL GIVE PARTICIPANTS

• Knowledge of how permaculture can help you in your work with children.

• A toolbox of ways to engage children in permaculture using a holistic, creative approach which involves children in the whole process as a partner in their learning.

• Unique ideas about how to creatively design a playground/children’s garden to maximise the benefits of outdoor learning for children.

• Understanding of the basics about permaculture ethics, principles and design and how they can be useful in education.

• Familiarity of the CiP resources including the case studies, film and manual.

• Experience of examples in good practice and inspirational stories which will excite and encourage you to use CiP materials and to embed permaculture into your school/ curriculum/ garden etc.

• Inspiration to take children outdoors for experiential learning.

• Opportunity to meet other people who are interested in engaging children in permaculture

• Get aquainted with the book Earth Care, People Care and Fair Share in Education: The Children in Permaculture Manual by Alderslowe, Amus and Deshaies, 2018.

WHO IS THIS COURSE SUITABLE FOR?

People working with children aged 3-12 years, such as school, nursery and kindergarten teachers, as well as those working in non-formal settings such as after-school or out-of-school club leaders (e.g. scout leaders), parents (whether natural, foster, adoptive or grandparents) and others who are aware of the importance of their role in children’s education.

Registeration can be done from here

WHEN & WHERE

21-22-23 May 2021, 16:30-20:30 Finnish time (15.30-19.30 CET) , Online

Times below given for Finnish (Helsinki) timezone. To find what time it will be in your timezone click here:

Day 1: 16:30 to 20:30 Friday 21st May 2021. With 30 min break, with tasks which can be done before the next session with/without children.

Day 2: 16:30 to 20:30 Saturday 22nd May 2021. With 30 min break, with tasks which can be done before the next session with/without children.

Day 3: 16:30 to 20:30 Sunday 23rd May 2021 . With 30 min break

COURSE FEE

• 175 euros inc. VAT*

  *Course fee includes certificate.

• Two participants are offered a 50% discount. The link for scholarship application can be found here . Application deadline for scholarship is 19th April.

TESTIMONIALS

• All my expectations from this course were met. I have been empowered by the knowledge and information that has been sown in me to continue developing ideas. I have been unlocked into a more creative space. Thankyou!

• Gaye is a great trainer and teacher. She exudes confidence with sweetness, generous with her wisdom and experience. A very inspiring person.

• I am definitely going to suggest this course to environmental educators and teachers that are interested in outdoor learning. The course was informative and inspirational.

• Gaye was amazing. Very knowledgable, open, respectful, fun and responsive. Couldn't have asked for better. She created a lovely online community.

• The best part of the course was to meet so many enthusiastic people from all over the world.

• This course has given me new aspects for outdoor learning and many ideas.

• Gaye is a gentle, positive and very talented trainer. She has many undying supportive fields of knowledge such as Non-Violent Communication that really complimented how we were led to interact as a group. A great holder of a safe and happy space.

• After this course I take with me confidence! I now know for sure that this is the job I want to do. I want to bring Children into Permaculture. I want to be outside, I want to teach children outside, and let them get inspired and amazed by the big magic and beauty of Nature.

ABOUT THE TUTOR

Gaye Amus is an environmental educator specialized in early childhood education and is based in Helsinki, Finland. She has had 12 year’s experience working in kindergartens including a Rain or Shine nature kindergarten in Finland. Founder of Learning In Nature, she is currently training educators internationally, contributing in conferences, giving seminars and consultation in nature pedagogy and outdoor education. Gaye initiated the nature movement for kindergartens and primary schools in Turkey with Forest Schools and Forest Kindergarten Leader trainings. She pioneered and co-founded the Children in Permaculture project. She is the co-author of the book Earth Care, People Care and Fair Share in Education: The Children in Permaculture Manual.

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Kurssin sisältö:

• Children in Permaculture- kokonaisvaltainen ja lapsikeskeinen lähestymistapa joka edistää huolenpito maasta, huolenpito ihmisistä ja ylijäämän tasajako.

• Ulkoluokka-toiminnan hyödylliset vaikutukset lasten oppimiseen

• Ulkona oppimisen ympäristojen mahdollisuudet sekä inspiroivia esimerkkejä (mm ääni- ja aistipuutarhat jne.)

• Kuinka tehdä tavallisista lastentarhan/koulun pihoista tutkimisen ja tutkiskelun tiloja

• Suunniteltujen ulkona oppimisen- ymparistöjen kytkeminen opetussuunnitelmaan

• Koulun kokonaisvaltaisen lähestymistavan kehittäminen ulkona oppimista hyödyntäen

• Koulu tai päiväkotipuutarhan perustaminen ja ylläpito permakulttuurin periaatteiden mukaisesti

• Esimerkkejä australialaisista sekä skotlantilaisesta koulupuutarhoista.

• Käytännön työpajoja

Kenelle kurssi sopii?

Kurssin sisällöstä voivat ammentaa uusia menetelmia ja inspiraatiota niin lastentarhojen työntekijat, opettajat, ymparistökasvattajat kuin muutkin kasvatus- ja sosiaalialan toimijat, jotka ovat kiinnostuneita ulkona oppimisesta ja kokonaisvaltaisen lähestymistavan tuomisesta lasten oppimisympäristöihin. Kurssille osallistuminen ei vaadi aiempaa tietoa permakulttuurisuunnittelusta.

Ilmoittautuminen tästä

Kurssin kesto ja paikka:

21-22-23 toukakuuta 2021; Klo 16.30-20.30 kaikkina kolmena päivänä, verkossa.

Kurssikielenä on Englanti.

Hinta:

175 eur (sis alv)*

* sisältää sertifikointi

Suosituksia:

• All my expectations from this course were met. I have been empowered by the knowledge and information that has been sown in me to continue developing ideas. I have been unlocked into a more creative space. Thankyou!

• Gaye is a great trainer and teacher. She exudes confidence with sweetness, generous with her wisdom and experience. A very inspiring person.

• I am definitely going to suggest this course to environmental educators and teachers that are interested in outdoor learning. The course was informative and inspirational.

• Gaye was amazing. Very knowledgable, open, respectful, fun and responsive. Couldn't have asked for better. She created a lovely online community.

• The best part of the course was to meet so many enthusiastic people from all over the world.

• This course has given me new aspects for outdoor learning and many ideas.

• Gaye is a gentle, positive and very talented trainer. She has many undying supportive fields of knowledge such as Non-Violent Communication that really complimented how we were led to interact as a group. A great holder of a safe and happy space.

• After this course I take with me confidence! I now know for sure that this is the job I want to do. I want to bring Children into Permaculture. I want to be outside, I want to teach children outside, and let them get inspired and amazed by the big magic and beauty of Nature.

Kouluttaja:

Gaye Amus

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Online Introduction to Children In Permaculture Course 26-27-28 March 2021..Johdatus Lapset Permakultuurissa Verkkokurssi 26-27-28 maaliskuu 2021

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ABOUT THE COURSE

An online permaculture course will be led by Gaye Amus for kindergarten and primary teachers, parents, permaculture practitioners and those who would like to engage children in all aspects of permaculture. Participants will be learning about a child-centred, sustainable and regenerative education.

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Tarjolla on Gaye Amuksen pitämä johdatus verkkokurssi permakulttuurin periaatteiden mukaan suunniteltujen piha-alueiden sekä ympäristön hyödyntämisestä oppimisessa. Kurssin tarkoituksena on inspiroida ulkona oppimisen parissa toimivia ja niistä kiinnostuneita opettajia,vanhempia ja kasvattajia sekä jakaa tietoa sen monista mahdollisuuksista lasten kanssa toimiville.

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During the course participants will;

• Find out how permaculture ethics and principles can be applied to education.

• Discover some great benefits of outdoor learning, including relevant research, and learn how to create session plans which engage the whole child: eyes, heart, hands and head, through active participation in a session learning about soil.

• Look at different garden designs in school gardens and get involved in practical activity.

• Learn about the different activities that they can do with children and, more importantly, think about how the way they approach the child can enable them to think of infinite possible activities.

This 12 hour training course is the product of the three year European ‘Children in Permaculture’ project in which best practice has been shared across the continent from Finland to Italy, Scotland to Romania:

​“The future of our planet depends on a change of consciousness, in which the people and the resources of the natural world are no longer taken for granted and exploited without considering long term impacts. Supporting children from early childhood to develop a sensitive, compassionate and cooperative relationship with each other and the natural world is a crucial step in generating this new consciousness” (p. 1, The Children in Permaculture Manual; Alderslowe, Amus & Deshaies, 2018).

THE COURSE WILL GIVE PARTICIPANTS

• Knowledge of how permaculture can help you in your work with children.

• A toolbox of ways to engage children in permaculture using a holistic, creative approach which involves children in the whole process as a partner in their learning.

• Unique ideas about how to creatively design a playground/children’s garden to maximise the benefits of outdoor learning for children.

• Understanding of the basics about permaculture ethics, principles and design and how they can be useful in education.

• Familiarity of the CiP resources including the case studies, film and manual.

• Experience of examples in good practice and inspirational stories which will excite and encourage you to use CiP materials and to embed permaculture into your school/ curriculum/ garden etc.

• Inspiration to take children outdoors for experiential learning.

• Opportunity to meet other people who are interested in engaging children in permaculture

• Get aquainted with the book Earth Care, People Care and Fair Share in Education: The Children in Permaculture Manual by Alderslowe, Amus and Deshaies, 2018.

WHO IS THIS COURSE SUITABLE FOR?

People working with children aged 3-12 years, such as school, nursery and kindergarten teachers, as well as those working in non-formal settings such as after-school or out-of-school club leaders (e.g. scout leaders), parents (whether natural, foster, adoptive or grandparents) and others who are aware of the importance of their role in children’s education.

WHEN & WHERE

26-27-28 March 2021, 16:30-20:30 Finnish time (15.30-19.30 CET) , Online

Times below given for Finnish (Helsinki) timezone. To find what time it will be in your timezone click here:

Day 1: 16:30 to 20:30 Friday 26th March 2021. With 30 min break, with tasks which can be done before the next session with/without children.

Day 2: 16:30 to 20:30 Saturday 27th March 2021. With 30 min break, with tasks which can be done before the next session with/without children.

Day 3: 16:30 to 20:30 Sunday 28th March 2021 . With 30 min break

COURSE FEE

• 175 euros inc. VAT*

  *Course fee includes certificate.

• Two participants are offered a 50% discount. The link for scholarship application can be found here . Application deadline for scholarship is 26th February.

ABOUT THE TUTOR

Gaye Amus is an environmental educator specialized in early childhood education and is based in Helsinki, Finland. She has had 12 year’s experience working in kindergartens including a Rain or Shine nature kindergarten in Finland. Founder of Learning In Nature, she is currently training educators internationally, contributing in conferences, giving seminars and consultation in nature pedagogy and outdoor education. Gaye initiated the nature movement for kindergartens and primary schools in Turkey with Forest Schools and Forest Kindergarten Leader trainings. She pioneered and co-founded the Children in Permaculture project. She is the co-author of the book Earth Care, People Care and Fair Share in Education: The Children in Permaculture Manual.

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Kurssin sisältö:

• Children in Permaculture- kokonaisvaltainen ja lapsikeskeinen lähestymistapa joka edistää huolenpito maasta, huolenpito ihmisistä ja ylijäämän tasajako.

• Ulkoluokka-toiminnan hyödylliset vaikutukset lasten oppimiseen

• Ulkona oppimisen ympäristojen mahdollisuudet sekä inspiroivia esimerkkejä (mm ääni- ja aistipuutarhat jne.)

• Kuinka tehdä tavallisista lastentarhan/koulun pihoista tutkimisen ja tutkiskelun tiloja

• Suunniteltujen ulkona oppimisen- ymparistöjen kytkeminen opetussuunnitelmaan

• Koulun kokonaisvaltaisen lähestymistavan kehittäminen ulkona oppimista hyödyntäen

• Koulu tai päiväkotipuutarhan perustaminen ja ylläpito permakulttuurin periaatteiden mukaisesti

• Esimerkkejä australialaisista sekä skotlantilaisesta koulupuutarhoista.

• Käytännön työpajoja

Kenelle kurssi sopii?

Kurssin sisällöstä voivat ammentaa uusia menetelmia ja inspiraatiota niin lastentarhojen työntekijat, opettajat, ymparistökasvattajat kuin muutkin kasvatus- ja sosiaalialan toimijat, jotka ovat kiinnostuneita ulkona oppimisesta ja kokonaisvaltaisen lähestymistavan tuomisesta lasten oppimisympäristöihin. Kurssille osallistuminen ei vaadi aiempaa tietoa permakulttuurisuunnittelusta.

Ilmoittautuminen tästä

Kurssin kesto ja paikka:

26-27-28 maaliskuuta 2021; Klo 16.30-20.30 kaikkina kolmena päivänä, verkossa.

Kurssikielenä on Englanti.

Hinta:

175 eur (sis alv)*

* sisältää sertifikointi

Kouluttaja:

Gaye Amus

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