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New methods of thinking and behaving are required to address today’s global concerns. The process of social awareness and transformation, as well as the paradigm shifts required for sustainable living, can all be significantly aided by education.
Education for Sustainable Living
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Course Summary
New ways of thinking and acting are essential to address today’s global challenges. Education for Sustainable Living plays a vital role in fostering social awareness, encouraging transformation, and inspiring the paradigm shifts necessary for a more sustainable future.
To achieve this, it is necessary to increase education and teachers’ contribution to the development of stronger, fairer, more sustainable, and more peaceful societies.
Education for sustainability is driven by a broad understanding of education and learning that includes people of all ages, backgrounds and at all stages of life. It takes place within all possible learning spaces, formal and informal, in schools, workplaces, homes and communities.
Course objectives
This course aims to increase teachers’ knowledge of sustainable development concerns and their capacity to apply sustainability objectives and principles to their classroom activities and lesson plans. By integrating Education for Sustainable Development into classrooms, subject curricula, and schools, this course intends to help participants contribute to the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals.
Course Goals
Learning outcomes:
- Clarify concepts of sustainability, sustainable lifestyles and responsible consumption;
- Understand the principles and objectives of education for sustainable development;
- Strengthen educators’ capacities and skills to integrate the values of sustainability in their areas;
- Inspire educators to contribute to building more coherent, harmonious, and sustainable societies;
- Promote the exchange of practices between educators from different contexts and regions;
- Explore methodological and pedagogical tools that promote a new awareness of our relationship with the environment and sustainable lifestyles;
- Discuss the benefits of an active learning approach to encourage students to solve problems, formulate complex questions, debate, explain and brainstorm during class;
- Empower educators to create practical & meaningful experiences;
- Promote intercultural awareness;
- Transfer and share core values, experiences and effective teaching practices with other teachers and colleagues;
- Improve technical and English language, communication and social skills.
Daily Program
DAY 1
• Self Preparation for a short School presentation on Day 2
• Cultural Quiz (to be filled out pre-session) • Welcome Session - Networking between participants and Erasmus+ team
• Sharing of European core values
• Open space for participants to share ideas and discuss current challenges in the Education sector; collaborative opportunity to exchange future goals (activity)
• Icebreaking, dinner, week briefing and planning
DAY 2
• Introduction and Presentation of the Course Structure
• Biodiversity, Ecology, Environment and Sustainability
• Depletion of natural resources
• Natural risks versus “ecological catastrophes”
• Sustainable Development Goals
• The case study of Madeira Island: geography, climate, geomorphology and hydrology
DAY 3
• Madeira Island: (multifunctionality, sustainability and technological characteristics)
• Exploring sustainability topics and how they
relate to personal lifestyles
• Group Discussion on Sustainable Development: Creating Sustainable Cities
• What is sustainable Tourism? What is Ecotourism?
• Environmental crisis, Climate Change, Natural hazards
• Disaster Management for Sustainable
Development
DAY 4
• Urban climate walk between the hotel and Funchal city centre. How does the mountain and the sea influence the city's climate?
• Creating Sustainable Cities; Urban mobility and cycling: Sustainable Transport; Why do cities need trees?
• Neurobiology and Well-Being
DAY 5
• Field trip between Pico das Pedras and Queimadas in Santana, to get to know the Laurissilva Forest (4km)
DAY 6
• Sustainable Tourism
• Supporting biodiversity education in schools
• Presentation and discussion of group work
• Course roundup & review
• Learning outcomes' validation
• Certification Ceremony
Note
The daily schedule/ program describes likely activities but may differ based on the trainer's discretion and objectives.
Classes are scheduled for either the morning or afternoon, based on the provider's preference.
If there's a particular topic you wish to cover, please mention it no later than 1 month in advance.
Please note that the course may have participants from various school levels and English proficiency.
Pricing
🌴 MADEIRA
600 € / participant
- Welcome Kit
- Quality Daily Program
- Welcome Session & Dinner
- Cultural Activities
- Daily Coffee Break
- Logistics & Admin. Support
- Full Daily Assistance
- Erasmus+ Documentation
- Certification Ceremony
Costs can be supported with a Key Action grant under the Erasmus+ Program. Our pricing policy follows the official regulations on transparent costs.
Standard course fee: 600EUR per participant (6-day course).
What is Included? Find all details listed inside the information box.
More About Our Services
Welcome Kit
with goodies and materials from Learning Together’s Team
Quality Daily Program
designed by our innovative, experienced trainers
Welcome Session & Dinner
icebreaking while enjoying Portuguese delicacies
Social and Cultural Heritage Activities
enriching activities to foster cultural knowledge
Daily Coffee Break
to enjoy a morning break between peers and trainer
Organizational & Administrative Support
from the headquarters and LT staff
Full Daily Assistance
on-call+chat support throughout the whole week
Certification Ceremony
course documentation, validation, networking and farewell.
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📝 Get the Program PDF HERE.
What is Course Status?
Always contact us first, before booking any flights or accommodation.
Planned
This session is a planned date and is open to enrollments.
Confirmed
This session/date is affirmed and will be held.
Language
English
Material Required
None
Documentation
Yes
Certificate
Yes
Location
On-site
Target Audience
Wide range of educational professionals across primary, middle and secondary schools, higher education, training centers, adult education schools and NGOs.
Certification
A Certificate of Attendance is issued to all participants who complete a minimum of 80% of the course.
2-Week Training
Join a second confirmed course for a 2-week mobility (enjoy a longer experience with a discount)! Contact us for more details or pre-register.
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