Strategic Communication and Leadership in Outdoor Adventure
•Year 5
•Outdoor Adventurous Activities
•Different colours preferred for easier identification
Alternative: Bean bags, coloured markers, or hoops
Must block team's view of leader's sequence
Alternative: PE mats stood upright, or large whiteboard
Laminated cards showing various cone sequences
Alternative: Teacher-created pattern sheets or tablet/phone images
For timing challenges and adding competitive element
Alternative: Smartphone timer or classroom clock
Sharing information, ideas, or feelings clearly with others through speaking, gestures, or signals
Working together as a team to achieve a common goal, sharing ideas and responsibilities
The person responsible for guiding their team and making key decisions during the challenge
A plan or method for achieving success in the challenge
Sharing information without speaking, using gestures, body language, or signals
A particular order or pattern that needs to be matched or followed
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Vocabulary development for communication terms, listening and speaking skills, following and giving instructions
Pattern recognition and sequencing, logical problem-solving strategies, counting and ordering skills
Teamwork and collaboration skills, leadership qualities and responsibilities, respect for others' ideas and contributions, resilience when facing challenges
Central position with clear sight lines to all four team stations, mobile observation around teams during activities
Communication effectiveness, collaboration quality, leadership emergence, problem-solving strategies, emotional regulation
["When teams struggle with communication - provide strategy hints", "If leaders speak instead of using gestures - gentle reminder of rules", "When teams show frustration - offer encouragement and simpler challenges", "If collaboration breaks down - facilitate discussion about team roles"]
Use clear, exaggerated non-verbal communication when modelling, show enthusiasm for problem-solving process over speed, emphasise collaboration over competition
Large indoor space minimum 15m x 20m, or outdoor playground area clear of obstacles
Dry, even surface free from trip hazards, adequate grip for safe movement
Stop activity immediately, assess injury/situation, provide appropriate first aid or emotional support, adapt activity if needed
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