How we teach at Tinaroo Environmental Education Centre (TEEC)
Guided Discovery
Guided reflection on shared experiences promotes critical thinking, self and group discovery and enables learners to value their accomplishments.
Active Challenges
Accepting and meeting sustained physical, social and emotional challenges encourages learners to extend themselves beyond their comfort zone.
Teamwork Opportunities
Participation in group challenges and problem solving activities encourages active citizenship.
Embracing ICTs
Inclusion of technology enhances the learning experience for students in the 21st Century.
"You Can Do It"
The five 'keys to success' Confidence, Persistence, Organisation, Getting Along and Emotional Resilience are supported.
Real Life Learning
Emphasis is placed on the transfer of learnings from our learning environment to other life contexts.
Sustainable Living
Experiences in outdoor environments provide opportunities for learners to question their personal lifestyle choices and their commitment to environmental sustainability.
Self Awareness Activities
Problem based learning fosters opportunities, within a range of novel outdoor learning environments, for learners to critically evaluate how their actions influence themselves, other group members and the environment.
Supportive Environment
Social support and trust are incorporated in learning opportunities to ensure the physical and emotional safety of learners.