Learning outside of the Classroom and the role it plays in enhancing and enriching a broad and balanced curriculum. As you embark on your journey to become a teacher, you will consider learning that takes place in different contexts, whether that be through the outdoors or in another setting, such as a Museum or Gallery. Why learning “Any area beyond the classroom, whether it is a field, a woodland or public park, is a product of its history, outside of its geography and of people.” the Kelly and Cutting (2011) classroom? So when planning a Broad and Balanced Curriculum, that encompasses a plethora of subject areas, as Practitioners we should consider where the learning best takes place. Over the last couple of years, more than ever, we have probably reflected and appreciated the places that are on our doorstep. We want to take you on a whistle-stop tour of a variety of different learning spaces in and around Leeds, that would be excellent in supporting learning through a broad and balanced curriculum. Please also add your suggestions to the slides for future reference. On our Before you begin, please read the Learning outside the Classroom (2006) manifesto that will help you understand why these experiences are so valuable. Doorstep…. https://www.lotc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/G1.-LOtC-Manifesto.pdf As you view these slides, and read the information provided, it would be beneficial for you to jot down any learning opportunities that spring to mind. Perhaps you may have the opportunity to visit some of these venues over the summer, (depending on restrictions). Enjoy! Roundhay Park Roundhay Park in Leeds is one of the biggest parks in Europe. It covers more than 700 acres of parkland, lakes, woodland and gardens which are owned by Leeds City Council. Temple Newsam Temple Newsam is a Tudor-Jacobean house in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, with grounds landscaped by Capability Brown. TASK: Find out about the History of the house and who the various owners have been. It is now one of the Leeds Museums & Galleries group. Meanwood Valley Trail Meanwood Valley Trail is a way-marked path that is a distance of 7 miles from Woodhouse Moor, through Headingley, Meanwood and Adel to Breary Marsh, Golden Acre Park, where it meets the Leeds Country Way. Thwaites Mill Thwaite Mills is an industrial museum in Leeds. It is a fully restored working water- powered mill built in 1823-25. TASK: Where else in the country might you find a working water-wheel? Any LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES that spring to mind? Armley Mills Industrial Museum The Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills is a museum of industrial heritage located in Armley, Leeds. The museum includes collections of textile machinery, railway equipment and heavy engineering amongst others. TASK: Why might a school visit Armley Mills? Which particular area of the Curriculum do you think a visit here may best support? Canal Gardens Canal Gardens: On the opposite side of Street Lane to Roundhay Park, was designed by Nicholson in the 1830’s to separate formal gardens from the immediate picturesque setting of the house and parkland. Can you find any other examples of this style of Garden? What learning might a visit here help to inspire? Lotherton Hall Lotherton Hall is a country house near Aberford, West Yorkshire. In the grounds of the house, is the bird garden. Abbey House Museum Abbey House Museum in Kirkstall Leeds is part of the Leeds Museum & Galleries group. The ground floor of the Museum is set out as an area of Victorian streets, illustrating a range of shops and services. The upstairs galleries feature childhood collections. National Science and Media Museum • The National Science and Media Museum is located in Bradford. The museum has seven floors of galleries with permanent exhibitions focusing on photography, television, animation, videogaming, etc. Discovery Centre, Leeds • Leeds Discovery Centre is the city’s purpose-built museum storage and conservation facility. It provides access to the collections and is a fantastic resource for schools, educational groups and researchers. Fairburn Ings • Fairburn Ings Nature Reserve is a protected area in West Yorkshire, England, famous for its avian biodiversity. The reserve has recorded around 280 bird species. Nell Bank Nell Bank is an outdoor education centre in Ilkley on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. Facilities are accessible for all. Nell Bank provides day and residential experiences for schools and community groups. TASK: Why do you think schools may take children on Residentials? What are the benefits and what type of preparation do you think is needed prior to any visit? Lineham Farm • Lineham Farm Children’s Centre aims to introduce young people, aged 8-12 of different activities to the wonders of the natural environment in a safe but fun environment. You can probably remember an Educational Visit that you participated in as a child. Where was it to and what impact did it have on you as a Learner? Your As you embark on this journey of training to be a FAVOURITE teacher, you will find yourself always considering new and exciting ways of enhancing and enriching Learning learning. Spaces Please add your own ideas to these slides of places that you think would be suitable for a school Educational Visit that would support learning through a Broad and Balanced Curriculum. .