Green Pedagogy
This course empowers teachers, educators, and policymakers to integrate Environmental and Outdoor Education into their work. Through hands-on workshops and non-formal methods, participants explore tools for fostering environmental awareness, sustainability, and active citizenship. Perfect for fans of Montessori or kinesthetic learning, it inspires real-world engagement beyond the classroom.
Description
This course is aimed at teachers and school staff from primary to adult level as well as educational advisors and staff of non-government organizations, government, and policymakers.
The course concentrates on two topics that are increasingly highlighted in modern European education policy: Environmental and Outdoor Education.
There are a lot of environmental issues that the world is facing. To prevent them in the future, people must understand and care for the environment. This can only be achieved with support from environmental education. When children study the environment and its functions, they develop a sense of understanding of the environment in the early stage of their life.
Outdoor learning is a working method in which parts of everyday life at school are moved from the classroom to the local environment. It is only when we experience something directly that we develop a strong personal relationship with the experience. That is why Outdoor learning is being encouraged around
Ƶing objectives
gain a clear understanding of the basic principles of environment and outdoor learning and learning techniques and how to implement them into their teaching
experience different hands-on activities that will make students reflect on the impact of their actions on environmental sustainability
design and use a learning environment that supports curiosity and learning
learn more about games and activities that can be performed outside the classroom that encourage teamwork, cooperation, problem-solving, and creativity
Methodology & assessment
Observations of participation in discussions, group activities, and practical exercises.
Self-Assessment:
Participants reflect on their learning through daily journals or feedback forms.
Peer Feedback:
Encourage constructive critiques during group presentations.
Evaluation procedures:
The evaluation will take place in the hosting organization and will be conducted
by teacher trainers at the end of the course.
Recognition conditions:
At least 80% course attendance
Materials, digital tools & other learning resources
The trainer will prepare digital and printed materials (presentations, assignments, case studies, etc.) to organize the course. Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops to facilitate easier course participation. The trainer will provide all other necessary materials.
Certification details
Participants who attend at least 80% of the course will receive a Certificate of Attendance either on Friday or Saturday.
Send us email: projekti@obrtnicko-uciliste.hr
Pricing, packages and other information
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Price:480Euro
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Course package content:
Course fee: 480 euros per participant (course + cultural visits, 6 days)
- Quality Daily Program - designed by our innovative trainers;
- Welcome Session - for icebreaking and briefing;
- Daily Coffee Break - to enjoy a morning break between peers & trainer;
- Logistic, Organizational & Administrative Support- from our administration team;
- Full Daily Assistance- support throughout the whole week;
- Certification Ceremony - course validation, networking, and farewell.
- Cultural Visits - on Saturday
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Additional information:Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
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Cancellation & changes:
1. Re-scheduling to any of our courses in any Academy within the next 12 months;
2. Any other colleague may take your place and use the already paid fee without any additional costs.
Cancellations must be notified by e-mail.
For cancellations communicated at least 4 weeks before the start of the course, we will retain 30% of the course cost.
For cancellations communicated in the last 4 weeks before the start of the course, the full amount will be retained.
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Additional information:The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).
Additional information
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Language:English
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Target audience ISCED:Primary education (ISCED 1)Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
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Target audience type:TeacherHead Teacher / PrincipalPedagogical Adviser
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Ƶing time:25 hours or more
Upcoming sessions
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