**PA Outdoor Learning: Ms. Pei Leads J2 ESL Class in Exploring Nature**

On the morning of Thursday, June 6, 2024, the ESL Group 2 class at The Affiliated High School of Tunghai University experienced a special outdoor learning activity. This event, led by Ms. Pei, aimed to bring students closer to nature and improve their English listening and speaking skills.

**Background and Purpose**

The inspiration for this outdoor learning activity came from the school's Performing Arts Night, which features a segment focused on connecting with nature, coexisting harmoniously, and environmental protection. To help students better understand and practice these environmental topics, Ms. Pei decided to conduct an immersive nature exploration on campus. This activity also aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and Goal 15 (Life on Land).

**Activity Arrangement**

The activity took place at several natural locations on the Tunghai University campus, including the equestrian field, pastures, campus lawns, and the Dairy Cottage. Students had the opportunity to observe various animals and plants.

**Educational Content**

Throughout the activity, Ms. Pei provided detailed explanations about different animals, plants, and their ecosystems, and discussed related environmental issues. Students not only learned rich natural knowledge but also practiced their English listening and communication skills through interactive real-life experiences. Ms. Pei emphasized the importance of biodiversity conservation and introduced SDG Goal 15, highlighting the necessity of protecting and restoring terrestrial ecosystems. Additionally, students learned about SDG Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), discussing ways to reduce pollution and promote sustainable resource use.

During the exploration, a curious student asked, "Ms. Pei, what is this cicada shell?" Ms. Pei explained in English the origin and traditional medicinal uses of cicada shells: "This is a cicada shell. It is the exoskeleton left behind when a cicada molts. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is used to treat fever, sore throat, and skin conditions." The students responded with amazement, saying, "Wow, we have learned so much knowledge!"

**Student Sharing and Reflection**

At the end of the activity, students returned to the Dairy Cottage for a 3-minute individual experience sharing session. They described their feelings and insights from the nature exploration in English, which not only trained their speaking skills but also deepened their understanding of environmental protection and nature conservation. Many students mentioned that they had learned the importance of SDG Goal 13 (Climate Action) and expressed a commitment to adopting more environmentally friendly behaviors in their daily lives.

Additionally, Ms. Pei designed a reflection questionnaire for students to evaluate their performance during the Performing Arts Night, including individual and group strengths and weaknesses, areas for improvement, and suggestions for the preparation and performance process. Each student shared their responses in a 3 to 5-minute presentation, further enhancing their critical thinking and expression skills.

**Conclusion**

This outdoor learning activity not only allowed students to learn and improve their English skills in a relaxed and enjoyable environment but also helped them to better understand and appreciate nature. By integrating SDG topics, Ms. Pei’s careful planning and guidance made this activity a memorable and meaningful educational experience.

**PA戶外教學：Pei外師帶領國二ESL班探索大自然**

2024年6月6日（周四）早上，東大附中國二ESL班第2組的學生們迎來了一次特別的戶外教學活動。這次活動由Pei老師全程帶領，旨在讓學生們更親近大自然，並提升他們的英語聽說能力。

**活動背景與目的**

這次戶外教學的靈感來自於學校剛成功舉辦完畢的表演藝術之夜，其中一段表演以親近大自然、重新與自然連結、共生共好為主題。為了讓學生們更深入理解並實踐這些環保相關議題，Pei老師決定在校園內進行一次生動的自然探索活動。同時，此次活動也響應了聯合國可持續發展目標（SDGs），特別是目標11（可持續城市和社區）和目標15（保護陸地生態系統）。

**活動安排**

活動地點選在東海大學內的多處自然景觀，包括馬場、牧場、校園草坪和乳品小棧等。學生們在這些地點可以觀賞到各種動植物。

**教學內容**

Pei老師在整個過程中詳細講解了不同的動物、植物及其生態環境，並探討了相關的環保課題。學生們不僅學習到了豐富的自然知識，還通過在自然中的實景互動訓練了英語聽力和溝通能力。特別是，Pei老師強調了保護生物多樣性的重要性，並向學生們介紹了SDG目標15，強調保護和恢復陸地生態系統的必要性。此外，學生們還學習了SDG目標12（確保可持續消費和生產模式），討論了如何減少污染和促進資源的可持續利用。

在探索過程中，有學生好奇地問道：“老師，這個蟬殼是什麼？” Pei老師便用英語詳細解釋了蟬殼的由來及其在中藥上的用途。她說：“This is a cicada shell. It is the exoskeleton left behind when a cicada molts. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is used to treat fever, sore throat, and skin conditions.” 學生們聽完後驚訝地說：“Wow, we have learned so much knowledge!”

**學生分享與反思**

活動的最後，學生們回到乳品小棧進行了3分鐘的個人經驗分享。他們用英語描述了這次探索大自然的感受和心得，這不僅訓練了他們的口語表達能力，也加深了他們對環保和自然保護的認識。許多學生在分享中提到，他們了解到SDG目標13（氣候行動）的重要性，並表示會在日常生活中採取更環保的行為。

此外，Pei老師還設計了一份檢討問卷，讓學生們反思他們在表演藝術之夜中的表現，包括個人和團體的優缺點、未來的改進方向以及對整個準備和演出過程的建議等。每位學生都以回答這些問題的形式進行了3至5分鐘的分享，這樣的安排進一步強化了他們的批判性思維和表達能力。

**結語**

這次戶外教學活動，不僅讓學生們在輕鬆愉快的環境中學習和提升了英語能力，也讓他們更深入地認識和愛護大自然。通過結合SDGs議題，Pei老師的精心安排和細心指導，讓這次活動成為了一次難忘且具有深遠意義的教育經歷。