Working on a sustainability curriculum through project-based learning

The 3-day activity starts according to the principles of Flipped learning with an introduction of the objectives and explanation of what project-based learning is, what Design Thinking is, including the different phases used in Design Thinking. During the training, several workshops are held where participants simulate and practice a simple Design Thinking cycle. The GreenComp and LifeComp competences are also introduced and discussed how they can be integrated into lessons.

In the remainder of the training, participants brainstorm relevant project ideas and choose a project that matches the GreenComp and LifeComp competences. They work out the different phases of Design Thinking for the chosen project.  During daily stand-up reflection moments, participants discuss progress and obstacles.

• Participants learn the basics of project-based learning (PBL) and scrum
• Participants experience PBL by working out a mini-project
• Participants develop lesson plans based on GreenComp and LifeComp competences
  

As a participant:

• can you express yourself in English;
• are you a team player;
• you have a didactic, creative and innovative mind;
• are you prepared to be inspired with an open mind and to inspire others to pass on what you have learned;
• are you prepared to transfer the international knowledge you have learned to other contexts;
• you are prepared to translate what you have learned into effective change in your own classroom practice and to share this within your department and beyond;
• are you willing to commit to the Erasmus day in which you want to share what you have learned with colleagues from other participating school institutions;
• are you willing to commit to the Erasmus podcast of Catholic Education Flanders to share what you have learned with the listeners of the podcast.