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biotech
Third-party on-site course

Exploring Biotech in the Wild: A Practical Approach for Educators

Discover how biotechnology tackles environmental challenges in this hands-on course for educators. Explore microorganisms' role in everyday products, engage in outdoor activities, and inspire future innovators!

19.02.2025
Next upcoming session:
13.07.2025 - 18.07.2025
Multiple locations
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Description

In a world facing environmental challenges, biotechnology offers innovative and sustainable solutions. This course introduces educators to the fundamentals of biotechnology applied to sustainability, demonstrating how microorganisms contribute to the production of everyday items like bread, yogurt, and soap. Alongside theoretical knowledge, participants will engage in outdoor activities that provide hands-on, experiential learning. These activities will include hiking, teamwork challenges, and sustainable design projects that apply biotechnological principles in the natural world. Through creative problem-solving, gamified learning strategies, and real-world applications, participants will explore ways to integrate biotechnology concepts into education while fostering curiosity, critical thinking, innovation, and teamwork.By the end of the course, educators will be equipped with practical knowledge and engaging methodologies to inspire students in sustainability and science.

ºìÌÒÊÓÆµing objectives

  1. Understand the Basics of Biotechnology and Sustainability
    1.1. ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ how microorganisms contribute to sustainable production processes.
    1.2. Identify applications of biotechnology in environmental conservation.
  2. Develop Problem-Solving and Innovation Skills
    2.1. Apply Design Thinking to address environmental challenges.
    2.2. Use recycled materials to prototype sustainable solutions.
  3. Enhance Creativity and Engagement in Science Education
    3.1. Explore gamification techniques for teaching science.
    3.2. Participate in interactive activities that promote curiosity and engagement.
  4. Encourage Reflection and Critical Thinking
    4.1. Engage in guided discussions on the role of biotechnology in sustainability.
    4.2. Analyze real-world case studies on innovative biotechnological solutions.
  5. Exchange Knowledge and Best Practices
    5.1. Share teaching strategies with other educators.
    5.2. Discuss how to integrate sustainability topics into different curricula.

Methodology & assessment

The course follows a dynamic and participatory approach, combining theoretical sessions with practical experiences. A key feature of the course is the integration of outdoor activities, which allow participants to apply theoretical knowledge in nature-based, real-world contexts. Each day includes a balance of interactive workshops, experiential learning activities, debates, and hands-on exercises. Outdoor learning experiences will encourage collaboration and reflection, ensuring an engaging learning process.
Key methodologies include:
Experiential ºìÌÒÊÓÆµing: Hands-on activities to demonstrate biotechnological processes.
Design Thinking: A structured problem-solving approach applied to sustainability challenges.
Gamification: Incorporating game-based learning strategies to make science education more accessible.
Outdoor Activities: Engaging participants with nature through hiking, eco-challenges, and sustainable innovation.
Reflective Discussions

Materials, digital tools & other learning resources

At the end of the course, participants will be provided with the course-related material.

Certification details

Assistance certificate

Europass Mobility Certificate

Pricing, packages and other information

  • Price:
    500
    Euro
  • Course package content:

    What is included in the price:

    Presentation day

    5 days of clases (25h)

    Course materials

    Certificate of attendance

    Administration costs

  • Additional information:
    Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
  • Cancellation & changes:

    Contact us

  • Additional information:
    The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).

Additional information

  • Language:
    English
  • Target audience ISCED:
    Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)
    Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
    Post-secondary non-tertiary education (ISCED 4)
  • Target audience type:
    Teacher
    Student Teacher
    Teacher Educator
  • ºìÌÒÊÓÆµing time:
    25 hours or more

Upcoming sessions

  • Starting on 13.07.2025 - Ending on 18.07.2025
    Planned
    in

    Valencia

    , Spain
  • Starting on 20.07.2025 - Ending on 25.07.2025
    Planned
    in

    Athens

    , Greece
  • Starting on 27.07.2025 - Ending on 01.08.2025
    Planned
    in

    Valencia

    , Spain
  • Starting on 03.08.2025 - Ending on 08.08.2025
    Planned
    in

    Athens

    , Greece
  • Starting on 10.08.2025 - Ending on 15.08.2025
    Planned
    in Malta
  • Starting on 17.08.2025 - Ending on 22.08.2025
    Planned
    in

    Istanbul

    , Türkiye
  • Starting on 24.08.2025 - Ending on 29.08.2025
    Planned
    in

    Valencia

    , Spain
  • Starting on 12.10.2025 - Ending on 17.10.2025
    Planned
    in

    Bilbao

    , Spain
  • Starting on 19.10.2025 - Ending on 24.10.2025
    Planned
    in

    Valencia

    , Spain

Past sessions

  • Starting on 13.04.2025 - Ending on 18.04.2025
    Planned
    in

    Valencia

    , Spain
  • Starting on 20.04.2025 - Ending on 25.04.2025
    Planned
    in

    Istanbul

    , Türkiye

Provider

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