It equips educators with the knowledge, skills, and resources to integrate environmental education into their classrooms and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.
Each participants can fill the registration form at the following link:
Description
Day 1: Foundations It examines the history, philosophy, and goals of environmental education, defining key concepts and the role of educators in promoting ecological literacy.
Day 2: Environmental Crises Focus on the science of climate change (causes, impacts, solutions) and biodiversity loss (threats and conservation strategies), aiming to integrate them into the school curriculum.
Day 3: Practical Sustainability The focus is on green school initiatives (energy saving, waste reduction, water management) and the importance of community engagement to promote local sustainability, encouraging students to lead environmental projects.
Day 4: Teaching Methodologies Exploration of student-centered pedagogical approaches such as inquiry-based and project-based learning. It discusses the use of technology, multimedia, and outdoor learning, as well as the evaluation of existing educational resources.
Day 5: Action Plan and Network Participants develop individual action plans to integrate environmental education.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand: The science behind climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and other pressing environmental challenges.
- Analyze: The social, economic, and political dimensions of environmental issues and their impact on local and global communities.
- Develop: Engaging lesson plans and activities that integrate environmental education across various subjects and grade levels.
- Implement: Effective strategies for promoting sustainable practices in schools and communities.
- Empower: Students to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, and advocates for a sustainable future.
Methodology & Assessment
Assessment:
- Participation in discussions and activities
- Completion of individual action plans
- Presentation of a lesson plan or project idea
Materials, Digital Tools & Other Learning Resources
Course materials include official UN resources, and curated online toolkits. We will use digital collaboration tools like Miro and Google Classroom to co-create projects. Participants will explore online platforms and apps that promote sustainability awareness (e.g., SDG-related games, carbon footprint calculators).
Certification Details
Certificate of attendance
Upcoming sessions
Pricing, Packages and Other Information
Price: EUR 400-800
Course package content:
We can assist you:
- Accommodation: We can help you find suitable and comfortable accommodation options near the training venue, whether you prefer hotels, guesthouses, or apartments.
- Cultural Tours: Immerse yourself in the local culture with our curated tours and excursions. Explore historical sites, museums, and hidden gems, and gain a deeper understanding of your surroundings.
- Transportation: We can arrange convenient and reliable transportation options for your arrival and departure.
Additional information: Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
Cancellation & Changes
We understand that plans can change. That’s why we offer flexible options for cancellations and changes, while also providing clarity on our policy in case of unforeseen circumstances.
Participant-Initiated Changes and Cancellations:
Changes: We are happy to accommodate changes to your registration, such as transferring to a different course date or modifying your accommodation choices, whenever possible. Please contact us as soon as possible with your request and we will do our best to assist you.
Additional information: The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).
Additional Information
- Language: English
- Target audience ISCED: Primary education (ISCED 1), Lower secondary education (ISCED 2), Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
- Target audience type: Teacher, Teacher Educator, Not-for-profit / NGO staff
- Learning time: 25 hours or more
