Amman, Jordan
Danish Forest & Nature School Course: Step Out
(Outdoor Pedagogue Step 1 and Step 2 Certificate)
5, 10-12 February 2026
Our Danish Forest & Nature School Course is coming to Amman!
This course offers educators the combined curriculum of Step 1 and Step 2 of the Outdoor Pedagogue certification. It provides a robust theoretical foundation and practical competency in the Danish Forest School approach and a clear, research-informed framework for using outdoor environments as intentional learning spaces.
Course schedule
Thursday 5/2 16:00-17:00 Online meeting/ course orientation
Tuesday 10/2 11:00-17:00 Alef School of Nature
Wednesday 11/2 09:00-17:00 Natural outdoor location adjacent to Alef School
Thursday 12/2 09:00-15:00 Amman National Park
Language of Instruction: English
Candidate Limit: 20 participants per cohort to ensure pedagogical quality.
Fee: 220 € / participant
Included with the course: online orientation, 3-day training, an internationally recognised approved certificate.
Foundations of Outdoor Pedagogy
- The Danish Nature & Forest School Approach: Historical roots and contemporary application.
- The Evolutionary Perspective: Understanding the developmental necessity of outdoor play.
- Environment Design: Criteria for selecting and establishing a sustainable outdoor learning site.
Applied Practice & Risk Management
- The Role of the Pedagogue: Moving from instructor to facilitator and observer.
- Risk-Benefit Analysis: Developing a professional framework for “risky play” and safety management.
- Curriculum Integration: Mapping outdoor activities to primary and early years learning outcomes.
- Technical Proficiencies: Basic outdoor skills including knots, lashings, and fire safety (Introduction to First Aid included).
Learning outcomes:
- a clear pedagogical framework for outdoor learning
- practical planning tools and activity examples
- increased confidence in implementing outdoor pedagogy professionally
- a recognised CPD certificate
This training is designed for:
- Early Years, Primary, and Lower Secondary teachers
- Pedagogical coordinators and school leaders
- Educators working in IB, British, American, and bilingual schools
- Pedagogues working with children in schools, NGOs, and other organisations
- Parents
The course is suitable for those who are looking for practical pedagogical tools, not just inspiration.
This training is formally accredited by the CPD Standards Office, ensuring that the learning hours contribute to the international professional standing of our participants.
- Accreditation Level: Outdoor Pedagogue Step 1 & 2
- Total Credits: 18 CPD Hours
- Certification: Issued upon successful completion of the course & coursework.
Markos Zangas-Tsakiris holds an MA in Environment from the University of Melbourne (Australia) and a Diploma in Education for Sustainable Development from the University of the Aegean (Greece).
Since 2004, he has worked in environmental education with various NGOs and as a kayak instructor, leading children on outdoor learning adventures. He currently runs the Forest and Nature School program at Paichnidagogeio Elementary School in Athens, Greece.
From 2018 to 2021, he participated in the Erasmus+ project “Exploring the Curriculum Through Nature Programs.” He is also a guest speaker at the University of Geneva, where he teaches the course “Forest School and Outdoor Nature Programs.”
Markos joined Inside Out Nature in 2014 and has since facilitated more than 30 training courses worldwide.
