Course Topic: Environmental Sustainability
In the past, humans did not realize the value of nature which surrounded them. Nowadays, instead, we are trying to learn how to live in harmony with nature and look after the planet better.
Our courses aim to reintroduce teachers and students to the natural habitat, combining hands-on ecology with several activities, making it easy to form an intimate knowledge of our planet’s ecosystem and biodiversity.
Discover more about environmental sustainability with the following teacher training courses.
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Develop an understanding of the main concepts and issues related to ecology through reflection on the role of education in promoting environmental awareness.
Teaching for a Sustainable World: Climate Change and Global Citizenship
Deepen your knowledge about issues connected to climate change and incorporate these themes into your teaching. Develop practical strategies and create projects involving the entire school.
Environmental Stewardship: How to Reconnect With Nature
Acquire an understanding of ecosystem processes, fostering a sense of responsibility for its preservation. Guide students towards a greener future by encouraging them to view their actions from an environmental perspective.
Environmental Education in Finland: the Eco-Social Approach
Discover the Finnish approach to environmental education that emphasizes each individual’s capacity to contribute to a sustainable future. Learn to support the students' personal relationship with nature and active citizenship.
Introducing Sustainability Through Game-Based Learning and Gamification
Explore the educational benefits of GBL and gamification methodologies. Learn how to design and implement effective lesson plans and how to use them efficiently when discussing sustainability.
3D Printing and Maker Culture for a Sustainable World
Discover the basics of 3D printing within the maker culture to promote environmental sustainability in their classroom. Ggain consciousness about the notions of a zero-waste life, as well as the culture of repair and the maker movement.
Including Sustainability Education in Everyday Classes with PBL
Acquire an understanding of the term “sustainability” and discover its impacts on our daily lives. Learn to transmit this knowledge to the students using innovative teaching methods, such as Project-Based Learning.
Agenda 2030: ICT Tools for Sustainable Development
Discover a selection of global goals from the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in the classroom with the support of digital technologies.
Art and Nature: A Sustainable Approach for All Teachers
Encourage a mindful and eco-conscious art and nature approach through indoor and outdoor activities using natural ingredients, low-impact supplies, and recycled objects.
Environmental Changes for Sustainable Schools
Discover the concept of Permaculture as a set of tools and knowledge focused on ecological and regenerative design thinking. Learn how to develop a permaculture design project.
Exploring Biodiversity and Ecology Through the Lens of Creativity and Culture
Learn how to regain contact with the natural habitat and help the students do it by combining hands-on ecology with visual arts, storytelling, music, and others.
Into the Wild: Teaching Sustainability Through Cinema
Learn how to use movies in the classroom to raise discussion and awareness of environmental issues and challenges and what to do to promote action.
The Ecocentric Approach: Introducing Sustainability in Education
Acquire an understanding of the notion of sustainability in many contexts. Learn to spread awareness of environmental issues and introduce sustainability in the school, to promote future advocates of sustainability.
Action Plans for Sustainable Classrooms and Schools
Integrate eco-friendly and sustainable practices into your classrooms and educational institutions.
Examine current habits, identify areas for improvement, and explore alternative, environmentally conscious approaches.
Green Skills in Education: Towards a 2050 Zero Emission Society
Explore the role of education in promoting green skills and sustainability. Learn how to incorporate green skills into your teaching, using design thinking and practical strategies to prepare students for the future.
Zen and the Art of School Gardening
Acquire an innovative method to help your students build connections with the environment and establish a sense of community. Learn how to care for plants and trees, as well as how to use existing and recycled materials to create compost.
Zero-Waste School
Gain a comprehensive understanding of zero-waste principles and strategies for waste reduction in schools. Learn to implement sustainable practices, including managing school gardens, promoting slow fashion, and addressing the plastic crisis.
Biological Conservation: Fostering Climate Change Awareness and Actions
Gain knowledge about ecosystems, the climate crisis, and its impact on insects, exploring their life cycles and interactions with plants and animals.
Cities as Classrooms: Cross-Curricular Activities in Prague
Explore self-beneficial ways to employ urban spaces as a teaching tool. Gain an understanding of how to teach art, history, culture, politics, and sustainability, through photography and practical activities, in the city of Prague.
Climate Change Education: Strategies for All Educators
Empower your teaching with climate education to nurture environmental literacy and sustainability. Learn to engage students in meaningful climate action, fostering a culture of responsibility and activism.
Eco-Anxiety: From Negative Emotions to Positive Actions and Hopes
Enhance your ability to recognize emotions related to environmental issues in both yourself and your students. Explore various ways to support your students' emotional processes and foster their emotional resilience.
Service Learning: Environmental Projects for Your Classroom… and Beyond
Explore strategies for students to investigate local natural and man-made environments. Create opportunities to visit interesting local areas and connect with service-based organizations influencing the community environment.
The 8Rs of Environmental Education and Sustainability
Acquire skills and strategies for integrating sustainable practices into classroom activities. Create actionable plans to implement and maintain sustainable practices in educational settings.