“Europeans rank climate change among the most serious problems facing the world today. Education and training, like all sectors, must take action to respond to this planetary crisis. Learners of all ages need opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to live more sustainably, embrace healthier lifestyles and contribute – both individually and collectively – to the green transition.” (EU Green Education website)
In this context we propose today a new course to all European educators. In this fascinating five days course the essential knowledge about the environment, the skills for a sustainable living and the attitudes towards participative solutions are the heart of the everyday activities.
The course combines theory with practice and focuses on a modern approach where many school subjects have a role to play. We can actually say that this is a high impact course which will help you change the way you work at school.
Welcome to a valuable course like no other!
Learning objectives
At the end of this course the participant will be able to:
list the main environmental problems
describe how global warming is happening
explain the term sustainability
prepare lesson plans for incorporating sustainability into all subjects
compose multidisciplinary projects
apply the relevant knowledge for a sustainable school
accept the personal responsibility of the teacher and the student in the effort to solve the global environmental problems
adopt healthier lifestyles
Program of seminar
Day 1 (8.30-14.00)
What is really happening with the environment
The science behind the environment
An overview of environmental education in Europe
The school and the climate change
Coffee break
Project based practical application: Using computer science, maths, biology, physics
Day 2 (8.30-14.00)
Schools for green transition (includes outdoor visit)
Present the SDGs
Learning and teaching Sustainability
Coffee break
New methodologies and skills for environmental education
Project based practical application: Using History, Maths, computer science, physics, art, economy
Day 3 (8.30-14.00)
Valuing the environment (includes outdoor visit)
nature as a source of learning
life on land
Project based practical application: Using Biology, chemistry, geology, Economy, Art
Day 4 (8.30-14.00)
Environment-Technology-Education
History of technology and its impact on the environment
Consumerism and constant growth
Blockchain and the environment
Alienation
Project based practical application: Using Art, music, economics
Day 5 (8.30-14.00)
The urban environment (includes outdoor visit)
Living in modern cities
Smart cities in Europe. The school in the smart context
Building a sustainability culture at school
Green Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Project based practical application: Using Art, music, computer science, history, classical studies, philosophy/sociology
Target audience
Teachers (Pre-school, primary, secondary, vocational, adult, special needs)
Teacher trainers
Careers officers, educational guides and counselors
Inspectors
Headteachers/principals/managers of schools/organizations offering adult education
Other (Paid or voluntary) management staff in the institution/organisation
Non-teaching administrative staff
Members of students/teachers councils in adult education
Instructor
Magdalene Charalambous will be the principal instructor of this course. Magdalene has a BSc in Physics from the University of Thessalonica, Greece
and has an MSc in Environmental studies from the Cyprus Institute. She currently works on the development of sustainable solutions for Smart cities.
Mrs Vasiliki Charalambous, BSc History and Archaeology, MA Histoire et Histoire de l'Art (Université Pierre Mendès France, Grenoble) and licensed Tourist Guide.
Mr Georgios Charalambous, MEng and MA in Adult Learning will be responsible for the practical sessions.
Language of the seminar
English
Cost of seminar
450 euros per participant
Practical details
The cost of the seminar includes coffee breaks. The cost of the lunches is not included. Lunches, hotel/apartment and travelling from/to airports are the responsibility of the participants.
Please follow this link to learn about air transport, bus, and taxi in order to reach us more easily. Some hotel recommendations are also included.
In case of disabled participants please contact us
