Naturerfahrung im jahreszeitlichen Wandel - Natur mit allen Sinnen erleben- IFEN training course for primary school teachers
Priority topics
Beekeeping, Biodiversity, Climate change, Surface water, Ecological footprint, Forest, Garden, Aquatic environment, Nature-Art, Education, Environmental protection, Nature protection, Animal welfare
Target groups
Adults, Educational staff
Vehicular languages
German, French, Luxembourgish
Website
naturschoul.luDuration
Four times three hours
Location
Lasauvage and surroundings
Objectives
Knowledge :
Participants know :
- adaptation of flora and fauna to specific environmental conditions
- biodiversity specific to the forest.
Skills :
Participants are able to :
- observe and interpret the processes of nature's annual cycle
- assess potential hazards in natural areas and take precautionary measures.
Attitude:
Participants:
- take part in seasonal activities with children and share their experiences.
- are able to perceive climate change, assess its consequences and discuss possible courses of action.
Program
- Nature and forest games for children
- Themed walks through different natural environments with an educational approach
- Seasonal themes in nature and how to tackle them in the classroom
Methodological approaches
- make observations in various habitats
- look for habitat indicators close to the natural state (ponds, soil animals, etc.)
- become familiar with keys and determination methods
- experiment with partnership and group tasks in open natural landscapes.
- put into practice a fun approach to discovering nature with children
Remarks
The course is aimed at teachers in Luxembourg's basic schools, and registration is via the IFEN website. It is part of a range of training courses and hospitations developed since the beginnings of Naturschoul in 1988.
To find out how school classes can take part in the many workshops offered in our catalog of activities, please consult the specific sections on our homepage.