5 Module title: Introduction to Climate Education Designed by: University of Pitești (UPIT) Aim of the Module This module will provide some theoretical content to primary school teachers to support them understand some of the main issues affecting our climate, how education can play role in reducing our emissions and addressing climate change and how the WebQuest resources can be used in the classroom to inspire children to take climate action. This module will also address the 6 topics addressed by the WebQuest resources and will provide background information to teachers on these 6 topics to support teachers in using these resources in the classroom. • Introduction to climate change. Discuss the main environmental issues that affect the climate (e.g. Plastic pollution, Deforestation, Air pollution, Melting ice caps, Food waste) • The role of education in addressing climate change and reducing our emissions • The WebQuest resources as a mean to inspire students to take climate action. • Present the 6 topics addressed in the proposal: Make Earth Cool Again, We are What We Breath, Fossil Fools, My Carbon Budget, My Food Miles, Bruised not Broken TOTAL Learning time SDL Assessment 9 hrs of which: 7 hrs 2 hrs LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE MODULE On successful completion of this Module, trainees (primary teachers) will be able to: 1. Raise awareness about main environmental issues affecting the climate 2. Understand the role of education in addressing climate change 3. Introduce the WebQuest resources as a mean to inspire students to take climate action Knowledge K.1.1. Basic knowledge of the main environmental issues affect the climate K.1.2. Theoretical knowledge of how education can address climate change K.1.3. Basic knowledge of how WebQuest resources can inspire students to take climate action Skills S.1.1. Explain how main environmental issues affect the climate S.1.2. Discuss the role of education in addressing climate change S.1.3. Analyse how WebQuest resources can support students in taking climate action Attitudes A.1.1. Awareness of climate change A.1.2. Value the role of education in combating climate change A1.3. Willingness to employ new pedagogical methodologies to address climate change
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