DOĞA KARDEŞLİĞİ

<< Background >>We applied for this project primarily to help students become catalysts for future evolution by enhancing their ability to engage in conscious action. Research demonstrates the significant impact of environmental education on students: 90% gain skills, 86% develop positive behavioural changes, and 83% improve their environmentally related behaviours. These findings underscore the critical importance of sustainable schools and a focus on environmental education.Our project aims to support the development of environmentally conscious global citizens by raising awareness in sustainability, coding, interdisciplinary education, green literacy, media literacy, and digital literacy. Additionally, we aim to foster creative thinking and enhance problem-solving skills. By enriching teachers with more comprehensive content and experiences, we will support their specialization in STEM and coding. Increasing the variety and number of interdisciplinary and environmental education activities has been identified as a crucial need through this project.<< Objectives >>The ability of students to become catalysts for future evolution is inextricably linked to their capacity for conscious action. Research into the impacts of environmental education on students shows remarkable results: 90% of students experience skill improvement, 86% develop positive behavioural changes, and 83% enhance their environmentally related behaviours. These findings highlight the powerful role environmental education plays in shaping responsible, proactive individuals.This underscores the critical importance of sustainable schools, which serve as vital platforms for fostering these competencies. Our project aims to encourage the growth of environmentally conscious global citizens by instilling values and knowledge that promote sustainability. By integrating environmental education into daily learning, students can develop not only a deeper connection with nature but also practical skills to address real-world challenges.We focus on enhancing interdisciplinary education, including coding, green literacy, media literacy, and digital literacy. These combined efforts aim to nurture creative thinking and problem-solving abilities among students. By equipping them with these essential skills.<< Implementation >>Turkey will host the 1st International In-Person Meeting in May 2023, marking the official launch of our transnational collaboration. Additional transnational meetings will be conducted throughout all short-term joint staff training sessions to ensure continuous alignment and collaboration among partner institutions. These short-term training sessions will specifically focus on joint teacher training and will be held according to the following schedule:LTT-1: November 2023, hosted in France.LTT-2: February 2024, hosted in Türkiye-İstanbul.LTT-3: June 2024, hosted in Greece.Finally, in June 2024, Türkiye-Söke will host the Final International Conference, where key findings, best practices, and project results will be shared with a broader audience. This event aims to disseminate the knowledge and experiences gained, fostering further collaboration and innovation among educational stakeholders.Additionally, in June 2024, Türkiye-Söke will host the Final International Meeting (Evaluation Meeting) to assess the progress and outcomes of the project. This evaluation will provide insights into the effectiveness of the training programs and offer recommendations for future initiatives.<< Results >>Raising Awareness in Key Areas: Enhance understanding of sustainable environmental consciousness, coding, and interdisciplinary education.Green Literacy Development: Foster skills and knowledge about environmental sustainability and eco-friendly practices.Media and Digital Literacy: Improve students' and teachers' ability to navigate, analyze, and create digital content responsibly.Creative Thinking Promotion: Encourage innovative and original ideas to address complex global and environmental challenges.Problem-Solving Skills: Develop critical thinking and practical solutions for real-world issues, enhancing students' adaptability.Enriching Teacher Experiences: Provide educators with diverse, high-quality content and experiences to enhance teaching practices.STEM and Coding Specialization: Support teachers in becoming experts in STEM and coding, improving education quality and inspiring students.Expanding Environmental Education Activities: Increase the variety and frequency of coding, interdisciplinary, and STEM activities focused on sustainability.