Educate the mind to educate the heart
Empowering Educators for a European Future

in cooperation with L.E.A.R.N. Institute

Objectives: During this course, participants will explore the most important and fundamental concepts of active European citizenship by:
  • Understanding the principles and values of European citizenship.
  • ⁠Exploring the European institutions and their impact on education.
  • ⁠Discussing the importance of civic engagement and democratic participation.
  • Developing strategies to promote European identity and inclusion in schools.
  • ⁠Learning how to integrate European citizenship into school curricula and classroom activities.
  • ⁠Exchanging best practices and experiences with educators from different European countries

Most importantly, this course will provide a platform for participants to share their valuable experiences and exchange best practices regarding student well-being with educators and staff from across the European Union

Price: 400€ + 50€ Administration fee

- for packages with accommodation please contact us directly

Empowering Educators for a European Future next sessions

Gdańsk, Poland

  • 10-14 March 2025
  • 12-16 May 2025
  • 21-25 July 2025
  • 15-19 September 2025
  • 17-21 November 2025
  • 23-27 February 2026
  • 27 April- 1 May 2026
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Prague, Czechia

  • 30 June- 4 July 2025
  • 22-26 September 2025
  • 8-12 December 2025
  • 9-13 February 2026
  • 20-24 April 2026
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What to expect ?

With this course, you will acquire the most fundamental and important concepts of the ecology and ICT at school.

But what does it concretely mean?

  • learning about the concept of Smart Classrooms and its implementation.
    - developing applicable skills and techniques that can be used to establish innovative ESD methodologies with students.
  • boosting up their technology skills for adapting their teaching method and offer students the appropriate support they require in a ‘green’ context.
  • reflecting on how to create tech-savy green projects.
  • reviewing available strategies for introducing digital tools adapted to ESD policies.
  • assessing the right way to implement long-term strategies on ESD in their school.
  • exchanging good practices and sharing experiences with teachers and education staff from all over Europe.

More?

You will attend workshops organized by local professionals involved in sustainable developpement. You will dive into the cultural and historical facettes of the City.
Daily program
Day 1
- Participants arrival
- Individual orientation and information about the venue and the city
- Networking activities
- Course introduction
Smart and eco-friendly : this part provides an overview on how to get started with the concept of a smart and ecofriendly classroom and its implementation at school at a sustainable level
Day 2
- The Smart Classroom as a Means to the Development of Education for Sustainable Development Methodologies
- explore the relationship between Smart Classrooms and ESD methodologies (project or problem-based learning, case study, simulation and cooperative inquiry)
- identify how the characteristics of Smart Classrooms can lead to the implementation of ESD methodologies in real teaching practice in an effective way
Day 3
- Learn about the role the latest Ed techs play in making schools more eco-friendly
- How to promote a culture of sustainability in your school by tracking various metrics such as ecologically mindful implementation and disposal of ed tech tools
- Case study: Gaming Green: The Educational Potential of Eco
– A Digital Simulated Ecosystem Eco : an online simulated ecosystem game funded by the United States Department of Education
- Promote environmental consciousness by drawing on interdisciplinary theoretical insight from fields such as psychology, game theory and sustainability
Day 4
- Build awareness about recycling and environmental issues with virtual reality
- Practical work: go on virtual field trips using Frame VR or Google Cardboard and the Expeditions Pioneer programme
- Review strategies to encourage students to find new ways to introduce digital tools in a ‘green’ context
- Tailored practice based on the participants learning needs and expectations
- Visit of the Paris Parc de la Villette - Cité des Sciences (depending on availability and the Covid-19 sanitary situation)
Day 5
- Green coding : how to implement its concept into a sustainable development policy at school
- Integrate the concept of sustainability in software in cross-curriculum projects
- Space for discussion of future cooperation and planning follow up activities
- Course roundup and final evaluation
- Validation of learning outcomes and certification ceremony
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