DUBROVNIK – Happy, Healthy, and Green: Leveraging Outdoor Learning for Teacher Well-being and Environmental Education

This course is available in 6-day or 5-day formats. Please choose your preferred length in the preregistration form.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This immersive course is designed for educators who want to combine environmental education with mental health and well-being practices. Explore the outdoors as a classroom for building resilience, promoting effective communication, and creating a happy and harmonious learning atmosphere. Participants will gain practical strategies to address environmental challenges while fostering a positive mindset in themselves and their students.

Environmental Awareness and Educational Challenges

Participants will explore the impact of environmental breakdown and sustainability on education. The course provides practical tools to navigate these challenges, including strategies for effective communication with colleagues and learners about environmental topics. Collaborative discussions and activities prepare educators to integrate environmental awareness meaningfully into their teaching.

Building Happiness and Resilience in Nature

The natural classroom becomes a space to enhance well-being and resilience. Educators will learn to monitor internal narratives, use storytelling and analogies to share experiences, and create a supportive and empowering environment. Nature will serve as a tool to confront fears, encourage personal growth, and inspire both teachers and students. Mindfulness practices are incorporated to strengthen focus, relaxation, self-awareness, and goal achievement.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Participants will acquire the following competencies:

• Prepare for educational challenges related to environmental sustainability.
  
• Communicate effectively about environmental topics with colleagues and learners.
  
• Cultivate a positive and mindful classroom atmosphere.
  
• Share well-being and resilience experiences through storytelling and analogies.
  
• Use nature to confront fears and encourage personal and professional growth.
  
• Apply mindfulness techniques to enhance focus, relaxation, and self-awareness.
  
• Gain holistic knowledge and life skills through outdoor learning experiences.

THE COURSE FEE INCLUDES

• Free Dubrovnik walking tour
  
• Full program of study sessions (minimum 30 hours per week)
  
• Course materials
  
• Certificate of attendance and Europass
  
• Learning Agreement
  
• Personalized support and local representative expertise
  
• Free WIFI, coffee and tea breaks, administration costs

LOCATION

Dubrovnik, “The Jewel of the Adriatic,” offers a stunning historical backdrop and breathtaking views from its ancient city walls. Known as King’s Landing from the HBO series Game of Thrones, it is ideal for professional development, outdoor learning, and cultural immersion. The surrounding Adriatic coast and Mediterranean forests provide the perfect setting for reflection, creativity, and well-being.

📍 Location: Erasmus Courses Croatia Dubrovnik

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