Sustainable schools – A Step by Step approach
WHO IS IT FOR?
The course is intended for teachers and professional associates of pre-primary, primary and secondary schools, principals and other school staff who want to learn and find out how to incorporate the dimensions of sustainability - environmental, social and economic and their interdependence - into their schools and school curricula, how to implement successful environmental projects and how to make their schools more sustainable and greener ones.
Price:
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5-day course: 400 €
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6-day course: 480 €
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7-day course: 560 €
Dates | Duration | Location | Confirmed | Registration |
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28/10 - 01/11/2024 | 5 days | Zagreb, Croatia | CONFIRMED | REGISTER HERE |
06/01 - 10/01/2025 | 5 days | Zagreb, Croatia | pre-confirmed | REGISTER HERE |
10/02 - 14/02/2025 | 5 days | Zagreb, Croatia | pre-confirmed | REGISTER HERE |
23/06 - 27/06/2025 | 5 days | Zagreb, Croatia | pre-confirmed | REGISTER HERE |
07/07 - 11/07/2025 | 5 days | Krk, Croatia | pre-confirmed | REGISTER HERE |
WHAT CAN I EXPECT?
This course is intended for teachers and professional associates of pre-primary, primary and secondary schools, principals and other school staff who want to learn how to incorporate the dimensions of sustainability - environmental, social and economic as well as their interdependence - into their schools and school curricula. It will also cover how to implement successful environmental projects and how to make schools more sustainable and greener.
The course is focused on sustainable development, learning, lifestyle and activities that contribute to sustainable development and the preparation and creation of a school curriculum that contains ecological and green projects as well as extracurricular, elective and field activities on the topic of sustainable development. Through the application of practical work, participants will be encouraged to behave in a way that leads to the responsible use of natural resources and energy, as well as other ecological behaviours.
The course contents will support the development of all values of sustainable development:
Course detailed description
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knowledge about the functioning and complexity of natural systems
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knowledge about the consequences of human activities
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solidarity towards other people
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responsibility towards the environment, as well as one's own and others' health
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responsibility towards the entire living environment and towards future generations.
Course activities will raise awareness and deepen understanding of the issue of sustainable development and issues related to sustainability. Critical reflection on possible solutions to problematic issues and ways of acting that are focused on sustainability are an integral part of each activity. Participants will be guided towards independent and responsible decision-making on issues important to themselves and society as a whole. They will be more capable and competent in composing school green plans.
The main topics of our course are:
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strengthening each participant's personal relationship with nature
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environmental education
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sustainable lifestyle
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eco-lifestyle
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school plan for sustainable schools
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ICT in sustainable lifestyles
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outdoor activities
Part of the activity will be devoted to the development of generic skills important for sustainable development: practicality, entrepreneurship, innovation, critical thinking, ability to adapt to changes and ability to solve problems.
The activities will be carried out with a multimodal strategy that empowers and encourages the participants in the implementation of the course activities with different activities adapted to the target audience. Multimodal activities will be held indoors and outdoors, combined. The theoretical parts will be held in our classroom in a closed space where we will explain and present the basic parts of sustainable development within the school curriculum, which contains numerous ecological and green, extracurricular, extracurricular and optional activities that are necessary for that curriculum. Outdoor activities will be held in parks, beaches and playgrounds in the city. Practical activities aim to raise awareness of multimodality in the preparation, preliminary research, implementation, analysis, evaluation and creation of the final project report.
Through these ideas we hope to make our schools greener and more sustainable. Join us on this adventure.
The goal is to acquaint the participants with the principles of sustainable development and a sustainable way of life.
Topics:
action research, green school, multimodal teaching, school plan, sustainability, well-being
COURSE SCHEDULE (Day by day):
*Please note that the course schedule provided on this website for the 6-day course is intended as an example only. The actual schedule may vary according to the needs and preferences of the group attending the course.
Upon registration for the course, attendees will be provided with a finalized schedule tailored to the specific course they have booked. This schedule will include details such as session times, topics covered, and any additional activities planned.
For any questions or concerns regarding the course schedule, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Day 1
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Introduction
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Course outline
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Ice-breaking activities (indoor and outdoor games)
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Exchanging good practices on sustainable and school life
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Guided city tour
Day 2
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Sustainable Lifestyle Basics
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Eco Lifestyle
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Eco Footprint Calculator
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School Practice – Experiences and Examples
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Indoor Activity: Mindmap of optimized sustainability
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City tour
Day 3
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Sustainable eTwinning Projects
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The Role of ICT in Sustainable Schools
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Designing a School Plan for a Sustainable School
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Indoor Activity: Conducting a virtual action research project using online collaboration tools
Day 4
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Workshop: Using data analytics to track and improve sustainability efforts in schools
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Indoor Activity: Simulating sustainable practices through educational software
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Group Activity: Developing a digital presentation on findings from the action research
Day 5
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Action plan in the classroom
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Final activities - presentation of your Action plan for Sustainable School
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Evaluation of the Course
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Awarding of the Certificates
Note: The program will be dynamic and interactive. The schedule may change
based on the issues posed by the participants and the real resolution
processes in which we engage. Excursion plans for any given course may also
affect the agenda.
COURSE OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Build rapport and foster a collaborative learning environment through ice-breaking activities, enhancing communication and teamwork skills.
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Identify and share effective sustainable practices, gaining insights into diverse approaches to sustainability in schools.
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Observe real-life examples of sustainable practices in the community and reflect on how these practices can be applied in a school setting.
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Understand the principles of a sustainable lifestyle and recognize the impact of individual actions on the environment.
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Learn practical ways to incorporate eco-friendly habits into daily life and develop a personal plan for adopting an eco lifestyle.
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Calculate and analyze personal and school eco footprints, identifying areas for improvement in reducing ecological impact.
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Explore local examples of sustainability in action, connecting theoretical knowledge with practical applications.
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Understand the concept and benefits of eTwinning projects, learning how to design and implement a sustainable eTwinning project.
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Explore the use of ICT tools to promote sustainability, identifying digital resources and platforms that support sustainable education.
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Develop a comprehensive plan for integrating sustainability into school operations, collaborating on creating actionable steps for implementation.
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Gain experience in conducting research using digital tools, collaborating virtually to collect and analyze data on sustainability topics.
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Learn how to use data analytics to monitor sustainability initiatives, developing skills in interpreting and presenting data to support decision-making.
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Engage with interactive software to simulate sustainable practices, applying theoretical knowledge in a controlled, virtual environment.