Environmental Education and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) for Visually Impaired Pupils (VIP) in Kindergartens

<< Objectives >>greenSEL4VIP addresses the dual needs of socio-emotional learning (SEL) and environmental education for visually impaired pupils (VIP). The project enhances pre-school teachers’ skills in SEL and environmental awareness through a STEAM approach and digital pedagogies. By focusing on VIP in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC), greenSEL4VIP implements environmental workshops in kindergartens, supporting the EU Green Deal.<< Implementation >>greenSEL4VIP will investigate the skills gaps of 180 teachers through an online survey and then elaborate the greenSEL4VIP Guidelines (WP2), Teacher Training Curriculum (WP3) and Inclusive Toolbox for VIP (WP4): a collection of resources for teachers to implement SEL and STEAM-based environmental workshops for 300 kids (40 are VIP) in kindergartens. Through a Transnational Training event and National Pilots for 60 teachers, resources will be tested and then shared with stakeholders.<< Results >>+Guidelines for pre-school teachers, a practical guide to implement learning processes in ECEC to deal with VIP+Teacher Training Curriculum upskilling teachers to convey sustainable SEL practices focusing on VI kids+Inclusive Toolbox for VIP (with audio-described video tutorials), to implement environmental workshops in kindergartens online and offline.OTHER OUTCOMES:-Teachers’ improved skills-Children’s awareness on SEL + GREEN issues-Stakeholders use resources in their daily work.