Back to basics: Re-establishing our connection with nature

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Dates

2025: 17.03.2025 – 22.03.2025 | 22.04.2025 – 27.04.2025 | 12.05.2025 – 17.05.2025 | 16.06.2025 – 21.06.2025 | 30.06.2025 – 05.07.2025 | 21.07.2025 – 26.07.2025 | 04.08.2025 – 09.08.2025 | 01.09.2025 – 06.09.2025 | 13.10.2025 – 18.10.2025

2025: To be announced (Ask for dates)

Intro

Overview:

In a rapidly modernizing world, it’s essential to rediscover our deep-rooted connection with nature. The UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development has introduced multiple goals related to the environment, considering a top priority.  This one-week course invites educators of all levels to embark on a journey of exploration, reflection, and reconnection with the natural world. Immerse yourself in the wonders of nature and discover how to infuse this newfound appreciation into your teaching practices, inspiring a sense of stewardship and environmental consciousness in your students.

Target Audience:

This course is tailored for educators across the educational spectrum, including primary, secondary, and higher education, youth workers and leaders as well as those passionate about fostering a love for nature within their educational settings. Participants will benefit from an international learning experience while traveling with Erasmus+.This course is open to professionals of any sector and individuals throughout the EU. Through this course you will rapidly improve your English skills in a small group.

Objectives:

• Find out about the relevant Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Rekindle a personal connection with nature and its benefits
• Discover effective strategies for incorporating nature-based learning into curricula
• Work on incorporating related SDGs in class
• Promote environmental and sustainable practices in education.
• Cultivate mindfulness and well-being through nature-based experiences.
• Share insights and ideas with educators from diverse backgrounds
• Enhance intercultural awareness
• Establish a European network of like-minded colleagues

Modules:

Module 1: Reconnecting with Nature

• Exploring the importance of our innate connection with nature
• Nature-based mindfulness and self-reflection activities
• Rekindling a sense of awe and wonder in the natural world

Module 2: Nature as the Classroom

• Find out about the relevant Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

• Understanding the benefits of outdoor and experiential learning
• Designing nature-based lesson plans and activities
• Incorporating local ecosystems into the curriculum

Module 3: Environmental Stewardship

• The role of educators in fostering environmental consciousness
• Strategies for promoting sustainability in education
• Work on incorporating related SDGs in class
• Case studies of successful eco-friendly initiatives

Module 4: Nature-Based Well-being

• Exploring the therapeutic and well-being benefits of nature
• Strategies for reducing stress and enhancing mental health
• Nature-based mindfulness and relaxation techniques

Module 5: Sharing Nature’s Wonders

• Showcasing student projects and activities inspired by nature
• Collaborative presentations and idea sharing
• Building a community of nature-focused educators

Module 6: Practical Implementation and Future Initiatives

• Developing action plans for integrating nature-based education
• Leveraging Erasmus+ funding for nature-related projects
• Networking with like-minded educators for future collaborations

This course offers a unique opportunity to reignite your connection with nature, explore its potential in education, and join a global community of educators passionate about nurturing a love for the environment in the next generation. Join us in this transformative journey “Back to Basics” and rediscover the beauty and wisdom of the natural world.

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Destination:

Corfu is a beautiful green island, which enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate. Corfu is a very popular tourist destination. Up until the early 20th century, it was mainly visited by the European royals and elites. It is still popular with the global elite. The island’s history is laden with battles and conquests. Corfu was long controlled by Venice and repulsed several Turkish sieges, before falling under British rule following the Napoleonic Wars. Corfu was eventually ceded by the British Empire along with the remaining islands of the United States of the Ionian Islands, and unification with modern Greece was concluded in 1864 under the Treaty of London. Corfu is renowned for its long tradition and rich culture which is unlike any other Greek island. In 2007, the city’s old city was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here you will also discover a compact world of beautiful beaches and stunning mountain peaks, ancient ruins and picturesque villages. There is something for everyone on the island, whether you prefer peace and quiet or a lively cosmopolitan destination.