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Cultivating a Green Generation: Empowering Educators for Environmental Action
Third-party on-site course

Cultivating a Green Generation: Empowering Educators for Environmental Action

It equips educators with the knowledge, skills, and resources to integrate environmental education into their classrooms and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards. Participants will explore the latest scientific research, pedagogical approaches, and hands-on activities to foster a deeper understanding of environmental issues and empower students to take meaningful action.

17.03.2025
Next upcoming session:
02.06.2025 - 06.06.2025
Greece , Αττική , Athens
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Description

Each participants can fill the registration form at the followinglink: https://forms.gle/zZaf3kbYGr8GJwMt6

 

Day 1: Foundations of Environmental Education

  • Introduction to environmental education: history, philosophy, and goals
  • Key environmental concepts and issues
  • The role of educators in fostering environmental literacy and action

Day 2: Climate Change and Biodiversity

  • The science of climate change: causes, impacts, and solutions
  • Biodiversity loss: threats, consequences, and conservation strategies
  • Integrating climate change and biodiversity education into the curriculum

Day 3: Sustainable Practices in Schools and Communities

  • Green school initiatives: energy conservation, waste reduction, water management, and sustainable transportation
  • Community engagement: collaborating with local organizations, businesses, and government agencies to promote sustainability
  • Empowering students to lead environmental projects and campaigns

Day 4: Pedagogical Approaches and Resources

  • Inquiry-based learning, project-based learning, and other student-centered approaches to environmental education
  • Utilizing technology, multimedia, and outdoor learning environments
  • Evaluating and adapting existing environmental education resources

Day 5: Action Planning and Reflection

  • Developing individual action plans for integrating environmental education into participants' classrooms and schools
  • Sharing best practices, challenges, and lessons learned
  • Building a network of support for continued professional development and collaboration

Learning objectives

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

Certification details

certificate of attendance and europass mobility certificate

Pricing, packages and other information

  • Price:
    400
    Euro

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
  • Learning time:
    15-20 hours

Upcoming sessions

  • Starting on 02.06.2025 - Ending on 06.06.2025
    Confirmed
    in

    Athens

    , Greece
  • Starting on 30.06.2025 - Ending on 04.07.2025
    Confirmed
    in

    Athens

    , Greece
  • Starting on 01.09.2025 - Ending on 05.09.2025
    Confirmed
    in

    Athens

    , Greece
  • Starting on 03.11.2025 - Ending on 07.11.2025
    Confirmed
    in

    Athens

    , Greece
  • Starting on 08.12.2025 - Ending on 12.12.2025
    Confirmed
    in

    Athens

    , Greece

Past sessions

  • Starting on 09.09.2024 - Ending on 13.09.2024
    Confirmed
    in

    Athens

    , Greece
  • Starting on 07.10.2024 - Ending on 11.10.2024
    Confirmed
    in

    Athens

    , Greece
  • Starting on 16.12.2024 - Ending on 20.12.2024
    Confirmed
    in

    Athens

    , Greece
  • Starting on 13.01.2025 - Ending on 17.01.2025
    Confirmed
    in

    Athens

    , Greece
  • Starting on 17.02.2025 - Ending on 21.02.2025
    Confirmed
    in

    Athens

    , Greece
  • Starting on 24.03.2025 - Ending on 28.03.2025
    Confirmed
    in

    Athens

    , Greece

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