Whos speaking? General idea Evaluation results Shaping projects Outlook - Mathematics - Chemistry - Kite & Tech Bridging the Gap between Outdoor Education and Technical Education Ariadne Schefold & Franz Stuber Outdoor Education Australia Conference Fremantle, January 11, 2010

Whos speaking? General idea Evaluation results Shaping projects Outlook - Mathematics - Chemistry - Kite & Tech

Whos speaking? General idea Evaluation results Shaping projects Outlook - Mathematics - Chemistry - Kite & Tech

Whos speaking? General idea Evaluation results Shaping projects Outlook - Mathematics - Chemistry - Kite & Tech Whos speaking? Ariadne Schefold - Hermann Böse Secondary School, Bremen, Germany - Head Dept. of Politics, Study Guidance Adviser Prof. Dr. Franz Stuber - University of Applied Sciences, Muenster, Germany Institute for Professional Teacher Education - Professor for Vocational and Technical Education

Whos speaking? General idea Evaluation results Shaping projects Outlook - Mathematics - Chemistry - Kite & Tech Outdoor Education activity-based discovery-based soft skills Technology, Sport & Discovery Technical Education professional skills formal curriculum

Whos speaking? General idea Evaluation results Shaping projects Outlook - Mathematics - Chemistry - Kite & Tech Focus: - Impetus on the social, sporting, media and vocational level? - permanent competency development? Selected results: - improvement in the class atmosphere - social competencies evolved - crucial: the better the link between outdoor and multimedia – the more sustainable the effects Results from evaluation projects Download: We explored subjective development, supported by arrangements combining sport & multimedia, conducted by:

Whos speaking? General idea Evaluation results Shaping projects Outlook - Mathematics - Chemistry - Kite & Tech Mathematic concepts in outdoor sport surroundings Components a) short film geared towards the interests and leisure activities of young people that highlights the presence of mathematics in our everyday lives using programmed graphics b) interactive booklet with learning modules that promote discovery-based maths lessons c) media products developed by pupils from general-education and vocational schools d) WIKI documenting further project results

Whos speaking? General idea Evaluation results Shaping projects Outlook - Mathematics - Chemistry - Kite & Tech Learning module for a project week Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5 Finding teams & themes Collecting & research Processing & structuring Producing & testing Presenting & reflecting Example for a topic along the question: When does one slide from a mountain slope? A mountain climber wearing shoes with rubber soles mounts a snow covered mountain. The question is: at what angle does he slip down if these shoes are his only outfit? Project week

Whos speaking? General idea Evaluation results Shaping projects Outlook - Mathematics - Chemistry - Kite & Tech Cooperative WIKI mathematical solution mathematics reality Maths Wiki

Whos speaking? General idea Evaluation results Shaping projects Outlook - Mathematics - Chemistry - Kite & Tech Fun & ski with chemistry We link experiences on the alpine mountainside with specialised learning in the area of chemistry along the guiding theme of states of aggregation of water Joule-Thomson effect: How does a snow cannon work? (Re)sublimation: How does white frost evolve? Colligative qualities: Why do we spread salt on icy roads? What disadvantages does this have for the environment? Pressure dependence on the state of aggregation: Such as: Why does it take longer to boil an egg in the mountains than at home?

Whos speaking? General idea Evaluation results Shaping projects Outlook - Mathematics - Chemistry - Kite & Tech Kite & Tech … combines the passion for physical exercise through kiteflying / kitesurfing with a specialised curriculum … Basics in aerodynamics History of (Kite) technology

Whos speaking? General idea Evaluation results Shaping projects Outlook - Mathematics - Chemistry - Kite & Tech Kite & Tech: energy & environment Kites in regenerative energy production and its application e.g. in open sea shipping kite flying and its conflict with environmental issues

Whos speaking? General idea Evaluation results Shaping projects Outlook - Mathematics - Chemistry - Kite & Tech Kite & Tech: areas and basics Areas of kiting such as kite fishing Scientific basics such as meteorology

Whos speaking? General idea Evaluation results Shaping projects Outlook - Mathematics - Chemistry - Kite & Tech Questions, discussion, further ideas …