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Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Course

Educate young people on sustainable development (ESD) and work towards a better future together.
LEARN TO IMPLEMENT ESD

Contribute to the development of sustainable and resilient communities

In this course, educators, trainers, and teachers will learn how to incorporate education for sustainable development (ESD) into their educational work with young people.The purpose of this course is to examine ESD principles, values, concepts, policies and practices as they are implemented in schools and how they affect children and youth.By the end of the course, participants will have up-to-date knowledge, tools, and methods for incorporating sustainable development into their classes. As a result, it strives to change students’ behavior and contribute to social progress.

Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Course

At A Glance

In 30 hours during one week, we will talk about topics such as strategies, methods, and tools to engage young people.

Learn about up-to-date theories on sustainability
Learn how to involve young people and realize projects together
Get to know methods and tools for ESD and create your own toolbox
SDGs in education
Reflect on your role as an educator
Exchange practices and discuss challenges
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COURSE PROGRAMME

What will you learn?

  • Getting to know each other
  • Introduction, individual expectations, and learning goals
  • Building common ground
  • Living, teaching, and learning in a complex world
  • Sustainable Development Theories
  • Introduction to Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)
  • Competences in ESD
  • SDGs in education
  • Basis of facilitation with connection to ESD (experiential learning, building methods, role of facilitator, holistic facilitation)
  • How to create initiatives and projects on sustainability together with young people?
  • Youth participation – supporting young people in learning and action
  • Tools and methods – how to teach sustainability (educational resources on different topics)
  • Sustainable development on different levels at my school/organization
  • My personal ESD toolbox
  • Personal sustainability – resilience and self-care in education
  • Summary and evaluation

Your Trainer

Meet Bětka, Your Trainer

Bětka Wójcik

Trainer & Facilitator

AFTERNOON PROGRAMME

Leisure Time Activities

Participants are offered many free leisure activities in the afternoon, including:
Welcome breakfast

WELCOME
BREAKFAST

Botanical
Garden Visit

SALSA & BACHATA
LESSON

YOGA
SESSION

BEACH
VOLLEYBALL

SURF TRIAL LESSON

* paid activity

On the weekends we can organize...

PRICING & DETAILS

Pricing & Details

1-Week Course

Next Starting Dates

Course Details

Right next to the Botanical Garden in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, is the FU International Academy where your course takes place. You’ll study in a relaxed atmosphere in an international setting. During your break you can enjoy the conversation with your classmates on the sun terrace of our own cafetería, the FU Café.

  • Individuals
  • Erasmus+ Staff Mobility (OID: E10017814)
  • Small Businesses
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The acquired tools and techniques can be further implemented at work with children, colleagues or adult students.

The base course price is indicated above and includes all the features listed below the price.ᅠ

We can arrange additional services for you, such as accommodation (hotels & self-catering apartments), half-day and one-day trips, cultural activities, airport transfer, and local transportation. Most of them can be added during the booking process.

ENROL NOW

Don’t miss the chance to change the world

Incorporating sustainable development education (ESD) into your educational work could change the lives of your students.
ENROL NOW

Don’t miss the chance to change the world

Incorporating sustainable development education (ESD) into your educational work could change the lives of your students.
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