EcoEducation in Finland: Empowering Educators for Sustainable Future

Third-party on-site course

EcoEducation in Finland: Empowering Educators for Sustainable Future

Explore Finland's education system and how environmental awareness is integrated in the core curriculum. Hands-on methods, a school visit, outdoor activities. Empower educators for sustainability in just one week!

Last updated: 24.03.2025

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Description

During this course you will get insights into the Finnish education system and learn how environmental awareness is integrated into the Finnish core curriculum. You will get hands-on experience of the various pedagogical methods used in Finnish schools. You will explore sustainable development, biodiversity and responsible consumption in engaging ways. A highlight of the course is a visit to a Finnish school, offering a firsthand look at how environmental education is put into action. The course includes outdoor learning and team-building activities in Finnish nature. Join us for a week of inspiration, practical ideas, and collaboration as we empower educators for a sustainable future.

Learning objectives

During this course you will

become familiar with the Finnish education system and teacher training.
explore the role of environmental education in Finnish core curriculum.
get practical insights into environmental education practices through a school visit to Finnish schools.
examine the sustainable development goals and learn practical strategies to teach sustainable development in engaging ways.
develop skills in teaching about biodiversity and using different outdoor activities.
gain skills in guiding responsible consumption.
discuss and exchange ideas with other course participants in a multicultural environment
network with teachers and staff members working in the field of education in Europe.

Methodology & assessment

Insights into environmental education in Finnish schools
Hands-on workshops on sustainable development, biodiversity and responsible consumption
Exploring strategies for integrating sustainable development goals into the classroom environment.
Outdoor activities to allow participants to experience the benefits of nature.
Introducing Finnish culture and traditions, emphasizing their positive impact of nature on well-being
Collaborative learning through group activities and discussions.
Networking with people from diverse backgrounds.

Materials, digital tools & other learning resources

Given at the beginning of the course

Certification details

Course certificate upon completing the course activities.

Pricing, packages and other information

Price:

680

Euro
Course package content:

Course instruction and materials
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Cancellation & changes:

If a course does not reach the minimum number of students expected, EduBorealis Ltd reserves the right to change the course structure or cancel the course. EduBorealis Ltd reserves the right to change training session times at its discretion and may use rooms, of a similar standard, in alternative premises.
To get certificate of attendance to a course you have to attend at least 80% of the lessons. The content and details of each individual course are shown in the relevant pages on the website ww
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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

Teacher Educator
Learning time:

20-25 hours