
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.
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
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
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Price:400Euro
Additional information
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Language:English
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Target audience ISCED:Primary education (ISCED 1)Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
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Target audience type:Teacher
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Learning time:15-20 hours
Upcoming sessions
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