TRAINING DETAILS

The EU’s Sustainable Water Policy includes strategies and policies aimed at preserving, managing, and using water resources sustainably. Key focus areas for the EU’s Sustainable Water Policy include Water Quality Protection, Integrated Water Resource Management, Water Conservation and Restoration, Efficiency Improvement, and Climate Change Adaptation. Based on the EU’s Sustainable Development Goals, the “Mission Ocean” goals aim to protect oceans, manage water resources sustainably, and raise public awareness on water and oceans. These goals include marine life conservation, reduction of marine pollution, promotion of sustainable fishing, ocean and water resource management, combating climate change effects, and raising awareness of the importance of water and oceans.

The rapid growth of the global population after the Industrial Revolution and the unconscious consumption of natural resources to meet this population’s needs have caused significant problems. The unconscious consumption of water, a vital life resource, and its pollution due to industrial activities have the potential to create major issues in the future. With global climate change, some regions of the world are experiencing significant reductions in available freshwater resources. With the spread of urbanization, the need for water management is growing, especially in large cities.

The rise in environmental pollution is closely related to the globalization of our world. Today, various sectors such as technology, economy, culture, agriculture, and industry have started to globalize. Research shows that 50% of the current environmental pollution worldwide has occurred in the last 35 years. One of the most effective tools for raising awareness about environmental issues in society is education. Effective environmental education in schools and raising the next generation with environmental consciousness is one of the most effective solutions.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

Through this training program, participants will develop the following competencies:

  • To raise water literacy awareness among students and local communities through teachers.
  • To integrate EU standards of Water Literacy Education into school curricula and support the professional development of staff in this area.
  • To establish sustainable cross-border collaborations with schools across the EU and support institutional stakeholders’ foreign language and personal development.
  • Improve foreign language communication skills.
  • Enhance personal and cultural development.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

During the course, participants will:

  • Learn innovative approaches to Water Literacy Education from an expert in a foreign culture.
  • Participants will learn practical examples of Water Literacy Education that they can apply in their professional lives.
  • They will gain the ability to integrate STEM education and digital technologies into water literacy education.
  • Participants will learn how to use VR technologies in education.
  • They will gain the ability to apply experiential learning methods in water education.
  • Participants will obtain innovative project ideas to encourage students in Water Literacy.
  • Improve foreign language communication skills.
  • Enhance personal and cultural development.

Upon completion, participants will receive the Europass CV and Europass Mobility certificates outlining their learning outcomes, serving as a reference for their professional careers and officially recognize their learning achievements across Europe.

TRAINING ACTIVITY PROGRAM

Day 1:

  • Introduction to training modules, pre-test for participants.
  • Overview of EU Sustainable Water Policies and Water Literacy Education in schools.
  • Water Literacy Education applied in EU schools, examples of projects implemented.
  • How can we instill Water Awareness in future generations?
  • How can Water Literacy Education be integrated into curricula?
  • Example project ideas for schools, project management, and involving students.

Day 2:

  • Sustainable Water Management and Environmental Awareness in 21st Century Education.
  • Implementing Sustainable Water Management in the classroom in 21st-century education.
  • Use of Digital Education and STEAM Education in Water Literacy.
  • Examples of STEM and digital education-based projects.

Day 3:

  • Implementing Water Literacy curricula in Science classes.
  • Sample lesson plans based on Water Literacy Education.
  • Approaches to lesson implementation and assessment.

Day 4:

  • Creating impact with Water Conservation education projects.
  • Reviewing sample projects.
  • Planning virtual water activities using VR technologies, visiting example sites

Day 5:

  • Teaching Water Literacy Education through experimental applications.
  • Example teaching methods based on experiments.
  • General evaluation meeting
  • Final test, evaluation survey, and Europass Certificate Ceremony.