Outdoor education centre - University of teacher education Vaud - Switzerland
@centre_de_compétences_outdoor_education_hep_vaud
Lausanne, Vaudhttps://www.lessentiers.ch/ EducationOverview
About Outdoor education centre - University of teacher education Vaud - Switzerland
Active within the Haute École Pédagogique Vaud (HEP Vaud) since 2020, we promote outdoor education and place-based pedagogy within both the school system and the teacher training community.
Our mission includes:
🔹 Initial training of future teachers, helping them integrate outdoor learning practices into their professional skill set.
🔹 Continuing education for teachers and school teams, supporting their development of outdoor classroom practices throughout their careers.
🔹 Support for trainer teams in designing lifelong learning curricula.
🔹 Expert advice and support for educational projects in collaboration with local stakeholders: nature parks, nature centers, municipalities, and public agencies.
🔹 Educational research to deepen knowledge and foster pedagogical innovation.
🔹 Organization of national and international academic and professional events to share research outcomes and bring together communities of practice.
The Outdoor Education Competence Center serves as a key interface, connecting the various actors in the field.
Our mission includes:
🔹 Initial training of future teachers, helping them integrate outdoor learning practices into their professional skill set.
🔹 Continuing education for teachers and school teams, supporting their development of outdoor classroom practices throughout their careers.
🔹 Support for trainer teams in designing lifelong learning curricula.
🔹 Expert advice and support for educational projects in collaboration with local stakeholders: nature parks, nature centers, municipalities, and public agencies.
🔹 Educational research to deepen knowledge and foster pedagogical innovation.
🔹 Organization of national and international academic and professional events to share research outcomes and bring together communities of practice.
The Outdoor Education Competence Center serves as a key interface, connecting the various actors in the field.