This course includes
- Introduction to Green Skills Education
- Green Skills Curriculum Integration
- Environmental Education Practices
- Sustainability Projects and Assessment
- Engaging the School Community and Beyond
- Reflection, Evaluation, and Certification
Audience
- Teachers,
- Trainers,
- Educators,
- School administrators, etc.
The “Teaching Green Skills: Sustainability Education for Schools” program has provided a comprehensive and immersive learning experience for educators seeking to integrate sustainability and environmental education into their classrooms.
Course Content
Daily Program
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Overview:
The “Teaching Green Skills: Sustainability Education for Schools” program has provided a comprehensive and immersive learning experience for educators seeking to integrate sustainability and environmental education into their classrooms. This 5-day course has equipped participants with essential knowledge, skills, and practical tools to address the pressing issues of our time through green skills education.
Throughout the program, participants have explored the significance of sustainability education, delving into global sustainability goals and the framework for green skills. They have gained the ability to design curriculum-aligned lessons, engage in interdisciplinary teaching, and create sustainability projects that encourage students to become environmental stewards.
Furthermore, the course emphasized experiential learning, allowing participants to experience the outdoors and develop strategies for hands-on teaching. Educators now possess the skills to create sustainable and eco-friendly classroom environments, engage their school communities, and build valuable partnerships with local organizations and experts in the field.
The program concluded with action planning, where participants developed concrete strategies for implementing green skills education in their own schools. This course has not only broadened their horizons but also equipped them with the tools needed to empower the next generation to make informed and sustainable choices.
Overall, the “Teaching Green Skills: Sustainability Education for Schools” program has been a transformative experience, preparing educators to inspire students, foster environmental consciousness, and actively contribute to a more sustainable future.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completing this 5-day program, participants will be able to:
Understand Sustainability Education: Grasp the importance of sustainability education and its role in addressing global environmental challenges.
Integrate Green Skills: Identify opportunities to integrate green skills into various subjects and grade levels, aligning curriculum with sustainability principles.
Implement Effective Pedagogical Approaches: Apply effective teaching methods and pedagogical approaches for engaging students in green skills education.
Create Sustainable Learning Environments: Develop practices for creating eco-friendly and sustainable classroom environments.
Engage in Outdoor and Experiential Learning: Incorporate outdoor and experiential learning to provide students with practical experiences in environmental education.
Plan and Execute Sustainability Projects: Plan and execute sustainability projects with students, focusing on real-world problem-solving and environmental action.
Assess Student Learning: Develop assessment methods, including rubrics and evaluation criteria, to measure student progress and the impact of sustainability projects.
Engage the School Community: Foster the involvement of the school community and build partnerships with local organizations and experts in green skills.
Develop Action Plans: Create action plans for the practical implementation of green skills education within their own schools, incorporating interdisciplinary and project-based learning approaches.
Objectives:
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
Understand the significance of green skills and sustainability education.
Integrate green skills into the curriculum across subjects and grade levels.
Implement effective pedagogical approaches for teaching green skills.
Create sustainable classroom environments and engage in outdoor and experiential learning.
Plan and execute sustainability projects with students and assess their impact.
Foster school community involvement and develop partnerships with local organizations.
Develop action plans for implementing green skills education in their schools.
Methodology:
The program will utilize a variety of teaching methods, including:
Lectures, discussions, and expert-led sessions.
Hands-on activities, lesson planning, and project development.
Outdoor and experiential learning experiences.
Group work, reflection, and peer feedback.
Field trips to relevant sustainability and environmental sites.
Action planning for participants to apply what they’ve learned.
Certification of completion at the end of the program.
Day 1: Introduction to Green Skills Education
Welcome and course overview.
The importance of sustainability and green skills in education.
Current environmental challenges and the role of educators.
Understanding the concept of green skills and their relevance in the modern world.
Overview of global sustainability goals and frameworks.
Day 2: Green Skills Curriculum Integration
Identifying opportunities to integrate green skills across subjects and grade levels.
Developing curriculum-aligned lessons with sustainability in mind.
Hands-on activity: Participants design green skills lesson plans.
Strategies for interdisciplinary and project-based learning.
Day 3: Environmental Education Practices
Effective pedagogical approaches for teaching green skills.
Best practices for creating sustainable classroom environments.
Incorporating outdoor and experiential learning into green education.
Field trip or nature walk: Participants experience outdoor and experiential learning.
Day 4: Sustainability Projects and Assessment
Planning and executing sustainability projects with students.
Developing assessment methods tailored to green skills education.
Hands-on activity: Participants create their own sustainability projects.
Assessment techniques, rubrics, and evaluation criteria.
Day 5: Engaging the School Community and Beyond
Strategies for involving the school community in sustainability initiatives.
Partnerships with local organizations and green skill experts.
Showcasing sustainability projects and sharing experiences.
Action planning for implementing green skills education in participants’ own schools.
Certification ceremony and closing remarks.
Barcelona, SPAIN
Location:
Barcelona, SPAIN
Dates:
12-16 February 2024
Istanbul, TURKEY
Location:
Istanbul, TURKEY
Dates:
22-26 April 2024