Split – Happy Teaching in Nature: Well-Being and Environmental Learning for a Sustainable Future

Course Description

This immersive course is designed for educators who want to address the challenges of environmental degradation and sustainability while promoting mental health and well-being. Participants will use the natural environment as a dynamic classroom to develop resilience, communicate effectively about ecological topics, and cultivate a positive, harmonious learning atmosphere.

Addressing Educational Challenges Through Environmental Awareness

Explore the core challenges faced in education due to environmental breakdown and sustainability issues. Participants will gain practical strategies and insights to effectively tackle these challenges within their teaching contexts. Engage in discussions on how to communicate environmental topics with students and colleagues, fostering collaborative and informed approaches to environmental education. This module provides a foundation for educators to confidently navigate the complexities of contemporary teaching while promoting ecological literacy.

Fostering Happiness and Resilience in Nature’s Classroom

Shift attention to using the natural environment as a supportive space for cultivating happiness and resilience. Participants will learn strategies for observing and managing internal thought patterns in outdoor settings, creating a nurturing and positive atmosphere for both teachers and learners. The course emphasizes the use of storytelling and metaphorical approaches to share experiences related to well-being and resilience, encouraging community and empathy. Nature is explored as a source of inspiration for confronting fears, enhancing personal growth, and empowering educators and students alike.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Improve readiness for educational challenges connected to environmental degradation and sustainability.
• Strengthen communication skills when discussing environmental topics with colleagues and learners.
• Foster a positive and mindful classroom climate through self-awareness and reflection.
• Share well-being and resilience practices effectively using storytelling and analogies.
• Utilize outdoor settings to confront challenges and support personal and professional growth.
• Apply mindfulness techniques to enhance focus, relaxation, goal setting, and self-awareness.
• Acquire practical knowledge and life skills through a holistic, nature-based approach to teaching and learning.

Step into this course and discover how integrating environmental education with well-being practices can transform teaching. Participants will learn strategies to tackle educational challenges, nurture happiness and resilience in the classroom, and harness the power of nature as a catalyst for growth and positive change.

The Course Fee of 80€ per day Includes:

• Free Split walking tour – with the local expert guide (included);
• Full programme of study sessions ( minimum 35 hours per week );
• Course materials;
• Certificate of attendance;
• Europass, on request
• Learning Agreement, on request
• Visits to local institutions;
• Personalized support;
• Expertise of Local Provider on location during the mobility;
• Free WIFI internet;
• Coffee and tea breaks;
• Administration costs.

Work on your professional and personal development under Erasmus+ network, build strong relationships with your colleagues from all over Europe and explore amazing culture and nature in Croatia’s beautiful city of Split!