Outdoor learning: Personal and Social Capability

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Personal and Social Capability

Outdoor learning is a key contributor to the development of personal and social capability for all students. Working collaboratively with others in outdoor learning activities develops students' personal and social skills as well as an appreciation of their own strengths and abilities and those of their peers. Students develop a range of interpersonal skills such as communication, negotiation, teamwork and leadership, and an appreciation of diverse perspectives.

Learning in the outdoors gives students opportunities to explore their own identities and develop an understanding of factors that influence and shape who they are. Students learn how to recognise, understand, validate and respond appropriately to their own emotions, strengths and values.

They develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to set and monitor goals, effectively manage their time, and prioritise tasks and responsibilities.

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Self-Awareness

Reflect on personal strengths and achievements, based on self-assessment strategies and teacher feedback

 

Social Awareness

identify the various communities to which they belong and what they can do to make a difference

Self-Management

Persist with tasks when faced with challenges and adapt their approach where first attempts are not successful

 

Social Management

Describe characteristics of cooperative behaviour and identify evidence of these in group activities

Self-awareness

Describe personal strengths and challenges and identify skills they wish to develop