EDUCATING FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
This course aims to equip educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to teach students about environmental issues and climate change. Participants will explore the science behind climate change, its impacts on ecosystems and human communities, and strategies for fostering environmental stewardship among students.
Objectives:
- Understand Climate Science: Gain a foundational understanding of climate change, its causes, and effects on the planet.
- Promote Critical Thinking: Develop critical thinking skills to analyze environmental issues and their socio-economic implications.
- Implement Teaching Strategies: Learn effective pedagogical approaches for teaching climate change and environmental science.
- Foster Action-Oriented Mindsets: Encourage students to engage in sustainable practices and advocate for environmental justice.
Course Modules:
- Module 1: Introduction to Climate Change. Overview of climate science. Key terminology and concepts.
- Module 2: Impacts of Climate Change. Effects on ecosystems, weather patterns, and human societies. Case studies of local and global impacts.
- Module 3: Teaching Strategies for Environmental Education. Pedagogical approaches for effective teaching. Integrating climate change into various subjects.
- Module 4: Promoting Sustainable Practices. Engaging students in sustainability projects. Community involvement and advocacy.
- Module 5: Assessment and Reflection. Evaluating student understanding and engagement. Reflecting on course content and personal teaching practices.
Upcoming courses:
Year 2025
20 – 24 January (fully booked)
10 – 14 February
10 – 14 March
07 – 11 April
12 – 16 May
9 – 13 June
14 – 18 July
18 – 22 August
15 – 19 September
13 – 17 October
10 – 14 November
01- 05 December
If you are a group (4 or more) and you would like to request different dates for a course, please let us know and we will try to accommodate your request.
Important information for all courses
Schedule: Lessons take place either in the morning or in the afternoon depending on the trainers’ availability. The final schedule will be provided no later than 2 weeks prior to the participants’ arrival. The course provider may make minor last minute changes to the schedule and content if the situation requires it.
Equipment: Participants may be required to bring their own laptop or a tablet, depending on the course.
Course Fee: 400 € per participant for a 5-day course. Accommodation is not included with the fee, however, we are happy to provide recommendations and support you finding hotels, B&Bs, and local properties.
Certificate: Participants must attend at least 80 % of the lessons to obtain the Certificate of Attendance at the end of the course.
Cultural activities: A guided walking tour is a part of each course.
Cancellation Policy: If the participant cancels the course more than 30 days before the course starts, all fees will be refunded.
If the participant cancels the course between 30 and 7 days before the course starts, they will be refunded in the form of a voucher to be used for future courses.
The course is non-refundable If the participant cancels 7 days before the course start date.
This course requires a minimum of four participants. In the unlikely event of not reaching four participants, do not worry, you will have the chance to join an alternative course on the exact same dates.