Management
Teaching and Learning Methods
Engaging and Managing Students in Outdoor Science
I really like the sidebar information about "Unconditional Positive Regard" in this resource.
Remember: They don't care how much you know unless they know how much you care!
A shorter version from How to Teach Nature Journaling
More Teaching and Learning tools...
Teaching the way students learn, using the Learning Cycle
Asking the right QUESTIONS to encourage interest, exploration, concept formation, application, and reflection
Facilitating productive DISCUSSIONS where students can explore their observations and questions, hash out their ideas with peers, and learn to make arguments from evidence
JOURNALING with students for deeper observations, application, and reflection of learning
Using positive MANAGEMENT methods to keep groups engaged
Connecting to/Creating a Sense of Place - with acknowledgment and appreciation for all that this means. Lessons should be directly connected to the local environment and will be more relevant to students in that way
Aligning instruction with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
Integrating Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) with scientific ecological understanding by including and honoring Indigenous perspectives, inviting Native guest speakers, docents, or student volunteers, and a visit to the cultural center if possible