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Description
Introducing environmental education in the classroom poses a new challenge to today’s teachers. The subject is complex, and the current perspectives aren’t too promising.
Thus, how can we increase students’ knowledge of ecosystems and environmental problems while also promoting hope? How can we encourage active citizenship among students when it comes to sustainable development? How to capture students’ attention and interest with an effective pedagogical method?
This course will help teachers deal with these issues by introducing them to the approach to environmental education adopted in the Finnish education system.
The core curriculum for basic education in Finland emphasizes each one’s capacity to contribute to a sustainable future as it is built around four essential elements: participation, systems thinking, sufficiency, and responsibility.
As a participant in the course, you will experience how environmental education can support students’ personal relationships with nature, responsible consumer behavior, and active citizenship.
You will discuss how to promote environmental education related to different environments: the forest, the city center, and the classroom.
You will learn new pedagogical methods and relevant theory through workshops, reflective discussions, and short theory input. Almost all methods used are interactive and collaborative. The group is seen as an arena for exchanging perspectives, solving problems, and learning.
By the end of the course, you will know how to implement the Finnish methods of environmental education. You will feel empowered to teach environmental education in your classes once you return to your schools.
Please note: Transportation tickets for study visits are not included in the course fee.
You can register for any date, even if it's not yet confirmed, especially if you're interested in courses several weeks away. Once we have a few more enrollments, we will confirm the date. If we are unable to confirm it, we will offer you alternative options.
Each Academy within the network operates independently and is legally established in the country where its courses are delivered.
Helsinki
Price: 580€*
OID: E10305408
Confirmed means this session has reached the minimum number of participants and is guaranteed. However, you will still need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.22-27 Jun 2026
Fully Booked means this session has reached maximum capacity and is no longer accepting new enrollments.6-11 Jul 2026
Confirmed means this session has reached the minimum number of participants and is guaranteed. However, you will still need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.27 Jul - 1 Aug 2026
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.24-29 Aug 2026
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.28 Sep - 3 Oct 2026
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.26-31 Oct 2026
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.23-28 Nov 2026
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.28 Dec - 2 Jan 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.25-30 Jan 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.22-27 Feb 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.22-27 Mar 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.26 Apr - 1 May 2027
Confirmed means this session has reached the minimum number of participants and is guaranteed. However, you will still need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.22-27 Jun 2026
Fully Booked means this session has reached maximum capacity and is no longer accepting new enrollments.6-11 Jul 2026
Confirmed means this session has reached the minimum number of participants and is guaranteed. However, you will still need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.27 Jul - 1 Aug 2026
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.24-29 Aug 2026
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.28 Sep - 3 Oct 2026
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.26-31 Oct 2026
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.23-28 Nov 2026
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.28 Dec - 2 Jan 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.25-30 Jan 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.22-27 Feb 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.22-27 Mar 2027
Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.26 Apr - 1 May 2027
Cultural Activities
A 1.5-hour walking tour in Helsinki city center
A 3-hour Saturday excursion or a visit to a museum
*A 60 € late registration fee will be applied if you register less than 8 weeks before the course start date. All prices are VAT included or not due.
Combine a confirmed date of this course with a confirmed date of another course and easily create a two week course by yourself. Start selecting one confirmed date of this course and see which other courses are confirmed in the same Academy the previous week and the following week.
Reviews about this course
Rocío González López5 stars
The classes were really practical, the teacher had great activities prepared and she also provided practical and effective feedback, giving us useful ideas and pieces of advice.
Raúl Labella Romero5 stars
I have learned many interesting facts that have made me reflect on introducing changes in my way of life. In addition, I will be able to teach these data to my students so that they see the importance of caring for the environment.
