{"id":5305,"date":"2025-03-13T14:07:59","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T14:07:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/incorporating-trekking-based-learning-into-formal-education.html"},"modified":"2026-10-04T14:53:57","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T14:53:57","slug":"incorporating-trekking-based-learning-into-formal-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/pl\/blog\/incorporating-trekking-based-learning-into-formal-education","title":{"rendered":"Incorporating trekking based learning into formal education"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-content\">\n<div class=\"blog-content\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\" style=\"padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center\"> <a>  <\/a> <\/p>\n<div style=\"display:block;font-size:90%\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><span style=\"color:rgb(55, 65, 81)\">Throughout history, the act of trekking has profoundly influenced the cognitive, behavioral, and emotional development of individuals. Even in contemporary times, the act of trekking in natural or urban landscapes continues to evoke inspiration, awe, and a deep connection with the environment. Trekking education represents a progressive pedagogical approach that addresses two critical concerns of today&#8217;s society: the provision of enduring, high-quality education and the cultivation of awareness regarding the urgent need to protect our planet in the face of the looming threat of climate change.<\/p>\n<p>The most recent edition of the course, titled &#8220;Trekking Education: A Novel Approach to Teaching and Learning,&#8221; occurred in Tenerife from 20\/08\/2023 to 26\/08\/2023. Participants hailed from diverse corners of Europe, including <\/span><strong><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Alexandra Delmastro, Jade Kerjean, Caroline Ait Abdellouhab, Eva Letienne, Marie Piquet and Clara Viales<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color:rgb(55, 65, 81)\"> from <\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Lyc\u00e9e Saint-Exup\u00e9ry<\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(55, 65, 81)\"> in France; <\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\"><strong>Veronika Polomsk\u00e1, Zuzana Trnkov\u00e1, Marek Zvirinsk\u00fd and Ingrid Palen\u010d\u00e1rov\u00e1<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(55, 65, 81)\">from <\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Gymn\u00e1zium \u0160rob\u00e1rova 1<\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(55, 65, 81)\"> in France; <\/span><strong><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\"><\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Magdalena Mucowska<\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\"><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color:rgb(55, 65, 81)\"> from <\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Wroclaw University of Economics in Poland <strong>Vikt\u00f3ria K\u00fatv\u00f6lgyi Agnes Stumpf<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(55, 65, 81)\"> from <\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\">BKSzC Gundel K\u00e1roly Vend\u00e9gl\u00e1t\u00f3 \u00e9s Turisztikai Technikum in Hungary<\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(55, 65, 81)\">, <\/span><strong><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Miriana Reale Calabrese<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color:rgb(55, 65, 81)\"> from <\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Associazione Glocal Factory Latina in Italy and\u00a0<span style=\"display: none;\">\u00a0<\/span><strong>Petra Seyfried<\/strong><span style=\"display: none;\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0from\u00a0VBS HAK\/HAS M\u00f6dling in Austria<\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(55, 65, 81)\">. <\/p>\n<p>Unfortunatelly the huge wildfire that occured in Tenerife this time stopped from visiting all the bueatifull landscapes of Tenerife that we usually do, but it taught us an important lesson about trekking and outdoor education the importance of planning and the beauty of unknown whenever integrating outdoor education lesson.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: docs-Calibri; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(0, 176, 80);\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: docs-Calibri; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(0, 176, 80);\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"height: 20px; overflow: hidden;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"imageGallery\" id=\"347678037367389545-gallery\" style=\"line-height: 0px; padding: 0; margin: 0\">\n<div id=\"347678037367389545-imageContainer0\" style=\"float:left;width:33.28%;margin:0;\">\n<div id=\"347678037367389545-insideImageContainer0\" style=\"position:relative;margin:5px;\">\n<div class=\"galleryImageHolder\" style=\"position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;\">\n<div class=\"galleryInnerImageHolder\"><a href=\"..\/uploads\/6\/5\/6\/3\/65630323\/img-20230824-120337_orig.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[gallery347678037367389545]\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"347678037367389545-imageContainer1\" style=\"float:left;width:33.28%;margin:0;\">\n<div id=\"347678037367389545-insideImageContainer1\" style=\"position:relative;margin:5px;\">\n<div class=\"galleryImageHolder\" style=\"position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;\">\n<div class=\"galleryInnerImageHolder\"><a href=\"..\/uploads\/6\/5\/6\/3\/65630323\/img-20230825-wa0047_orig.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[gallery347678037367389545]\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"347678037367389545-imageContainer2\" style=\"float:left;width:33.28%;margin:0;\">\n<div id=\"347678037367389545-insideImageContainer2\" style=\"position:relative;margin:5px;\">\n<div class=\"galleryImageHolder\" style=\"position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;\">\n<div class=\"galleryInnerImageHolder\"><a href=\"..\/uploads\/6\/5\/6\/3\/65630323\/img-20230821-140929_orig.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[gallery347678037367389545]\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"347678037367389545-imageContainer3\" style=\"float:left;width:33.28%;margin:0;\">\n<div id=\"347678037367389545-insideImageContainer3\" style=\"position:relative;margin:5px;\">\n<div class=\"galleryImageHolder\" style=\"position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;\">\n<div class=\"galleryInnerImageHolder\"><a href=\"..\/uploads\/6\/5\/6\/3\/65630323\/img-20230825-114747_orig.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[gallery347678037367389545]\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"display: block; clear: both; height: 0px; overflow: hidden;\"><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height: 20px; overflow: hidden;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Commencing with the definition of <strong>Trekking-Based Education<\/strong>, we delved into various methods of guiding our students to engage with trekking, which doesn&#8217;t always entail journeys through nature and forests. In fact, we dedicated a portion of the training to <strong>Urban Trekking Education<\/strong> within the city. Participants learned to teach subjects such as science, mathematics, music, art, language, and more by immersing themselves in activities that heightened their awareness of their surroundings.<br \/>Another segment of the course focused on the practical utilization of tools in natural settings, such as local parks. All the games and activities that were tested garnered much appreciation and inspired our participants not only to share their experiences with the rest of the group but also to create their own trekking-based activities.<br \/>Participants also delved into the principles of <strong>Non-Formal Education (NFE)<\/strong>, a pedagogical approach that aligns with many trekking-related activities. This approach places concrete experiences at the heart of the learning process, allowing students to connect newly acquired knowledge with their lives and apply it effectively by following the entire learning cycle and asking the right reflective questions.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0concluding part of the course was dedicated to designing a trekking experience tailored to the target group of each participant. After studying the principles of the trekking-based learning approach, exploring the <strong>10 Kurt Hahn principles<\/strong> and their significance, and engaging in various urban and natural activities, on the final day of the course, each participant designed a trekking-based lesson relevant to their subject. Taking into account their students&#8217; age, skills, and the topics they wished to address, each teacher meticulously planned their session, presented it to fellow course participants, and received constructive feedback on potential improvements. This week exemplified the effectiveness of experiential trekking-based learning: participants gained a tangible sense of what a trekking education activity entails through a hands-on approach, while also acquiring the necessary knowledge to plan such experiences for their students.<\/p>\n<p>On last day of the course fortunately some of the trekking routs were open on the nothern part of the island so we used the situation and finally had a day in nature in outstanding natural park and <strong>Punta de Teno<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Throughout this course, participants were exposed to a wide array of activities and games that they can replicate with their students, underscoring that learning extends beyond the confines of the traditional classroom.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about this course, please visit the link provided <a href=\"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/outdoor-education\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Throughout history, the act of trekking has profoundly influenced the cognitive, behavioral, and emotional development of individuals. Even in contemporary times, the act of trekking in natural or urban landscapes continues to evoke inspiration, awe, and a deep connection with the environment. Trekking education represents a progressive pedagogical approach that addresses two critical concerns of&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/pl\/blog\/incorporating-trekking-based-learning-into-formal-education\" rel=\"bookmark\">Czytaj wi\u0119cej \u00bb<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Incorporating trekking based learning into formal education<\/span><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","neve_meta_reading_time":"","_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[60],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5305","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-course-stories"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5305","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5305"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5305\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12421,"href":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5305\/revisions\/12421"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5305"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5305"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/erasmustrainingcourses.com\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5305"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}