Environmental Education and Biodiversity
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| Duration of the course | 5 to 7 days |
| Minimum number of participants required | 3 |
| Certifications | Certificate of Attendance Europass |
| Course locations | Antalya, Alanya |
| Course fee | 400€-560 € |
Course Description
Environmental education plays a key role in fostering a sense of responsibility and appreciation for the natural world. This course empowers educators to integrate environmental education and biodiversity concepts into their teaching, using both classroom and outdoor learning environments.
This course provides a holistic approach to environmental education, emphasising ecological principles, biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. Participants will
– Understand the interconnectedness of ecosystems and the urgency of conservation.
– Acquire skills to effectively teach environmental and biodiversity concepts.
– Design interdisciplinary curriculum modules and lesson plans.
– Engage in outdoor learning experiences and innovative teaching strategies.
Through interactive lectures, workshops, field trips and curriculum design sessions, participants will explore innovative teaching strategies, develop practical resources and foster a deeper connection between students and the natural world.
Aim
This course aims to empower educators with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration to integrate environmental education and biodiversity concepts into their teaching practices, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for the natural world among students.
Objectives
- To explore the significance of environmental education in fostering ecological awareness and responsibility.
- To understand the principles of biodiversity conservation to preserve ecosystems.
- To design lessons that address climate change and promote sustainable practices.
- To plan and conduct engaging field-based activities to enhance outdoor learning experiences.
- To create interdisciplinary curriculum modules that integrate environmental concepts effectively.
- To develop assessment tools to evaluate and support student learning outcomes.
Methodology & Assessment
This course adopts a learner-centred and experiential approach, encouraging active participation and collaborative learning. The methodology includes.
- Interactive Lectures: Engage in thought-provoking discussions on environmental issues, biodiversity, and sustainable development.
- Workshops: Participate in hands-on workshops to design engaging and effective environmental education lesson plans.
- Field Excursions: Explore local ecosystems and biodiversity through guided field trips, fostering a direct connection with the natural world.
- Group Discussions: Collaborate with peers to share insights, ideas, and strategies for incorporating environmental education into diverse curricula.
- Curriculum Design Sessions: Apply acquired knowledge to design curriculum modules that seamlessly integrate environmental education and biodiversity concepts.
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Course Timetable
Day 1: Blue Planet Earth
- Formation and structure of the Earth.
- Chemical and biological evolution.
- The emergence of living things and biological diversity.
Day 2: Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystems
- The importance of biodiversity and ecosystem services.
- Threats to biodiversity and conservation strategies.
- Ecosystem restoration and sustainable practices.
- Field Excursion: Exploring local biodiversity and conservation efforts.
Day 3: Climate Change and Environmental Policies
- The science of climate change: Causes and impacts.
- Exploring global and local environmental policies.
- Integrating climate change education into the curriculum.
- Workshop: Designing lesson plans on climate change and biodiversity.
Day 4: Outdoor Learning and Field Excursions
- The value of outdoor education in environmental learning.
- Planning and conducting field-based activities.
- Field Excursion: Bird-ringing activity or exploring local ecosystems.
- Practical Work: Designing outdoor learning activities.
Day 5: Curriculum Integration and Sustainable Practices
- Principles of sustainable development and green practices.
- Integrating environmental education into different subjects.
- Designing interdisciplinary curriculum modules.
- Group Work: Presenting curriculum designs and receiving feedback.
Day 6: Effective Assessment in Environmental Education
- Formative and summative assessment techniques.
- Designing authentic assessment tools and rubrics.
- Peer evaluation of assessment strategies.
Day 7: Reflection and Future Goals
- Reflecting on personal growth and course outcomes.
- Setting future goals for implementing environmental education.
- Evaluation of the course and participant feedback.
Certification ceremony and closing reflections.