Back to basics: Re-establishing our connection with nature (Corfu)

Third-party on-site course

Back to basics: Re-establishing our connection with nature (Corfu)

This course offers a unique opportunity to reignite your connection with nature, explore its potential in education, and join a global community of educators passionate about nurturing a love for the environment in the next generation. Join us in this transformative journey “Back to Basics” and rediscover the beauty and wisdom of the natural world.

Last updated: 30.06.2025

Next upcoming session:

01.09.2025 - 06.09.2025

Greece , Ιόνια νησιά , Corfu

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Description

In a rapidly modernizing world, it’s essential to rediscover our deep-rooted connection with nature. The UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development has introduced multiple goals related to the environment, considering a top priority. This one-week course invites educators of all levels to embark on a journey of exploration, reflection, and reconnection with the natural world. Immerse yourself in the wonders of nature and discover how to infuse this newfound appreciation into your teaching practices, inspiring a sense of stewardship and environmental consciousness in your students.

Target Audience:

This course is tailored for educators across the educational spectrum, including primary, secondary, and higher education, youth workers and leaders as well as those passionate about fostering a love for nature within their educational settings. Participants will benefit from an international learning experience while traveling with Erasmus+.This course is open to professionals of any sect

Learning objectives

Find out about the relevant Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Rekindle a personal connection with nature and its benefits
Discover effective strategies for incorporating nature-based learning into curricula
Work on incorporating related SDGs in class
Promote environmental and sustainable practices in education.
Cultivate mindfulness and well-being through nature-based experiences.
Share insights and ideas with educators from diverse backgrounds
Enhance intercultural awareness
Establish a European network of like-minded colleagues

Methodology & assessment

Module 1: Reconnecting with Nature
Exploring the importance of our innate connection with nature
Nature-based mindfulness and self-reflection activities
Rekindling a sense of awe and wonder in the natural world
Module 2: Nature as the Classroom
Find out about the relevant Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Understanding the benefits of outdoor and experiential learning
Designing nature-based lesson plans and activities
Incorporating local ecosystems into the curriculum
Module 3: Environmental Stewardship
The role of educators in fostering environmental consciousness
Strategies for promoting sustainability in education
Work on incorporating related SDGs in class
Case studies of successful eco-friendly initiatives
Module 4: Nature-Based Well-being
Exploring the therapeutic and well-being benefits of nature
Strategies for reducing stress and enhancing mental health
Nature-based mindfulness and relaxation techniques
Module 5: Sharin

Materials, digital tools & other learning resources

Attendees will receive handouts and self-evaluation forms as well as feedback forms on the course itself. Social networking will be set up to maintain contact after the end of the course and continue any discussions begun during the course, as well as to exchange feedback on how the skills taught in the course are being implemented.
Additional modules are available for subject- and issue- specific topics, and these can be delivered at a later date or via webinar.

Certification details

Certificate of Attendance

Europass upon Request

Pricing, packages and other information

Price:

450

Euro
Course package content:

Course only
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:

Please contact us for further information
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

Head Teacher / Principal

Not-for-profit / NGO staff
Learning time:

20-25 hours