Nature Based Education Program - Basic Level

      18 Ekim 2024 Cuma

      NATURE-BASED EDUCATION PROGRAM - Basic Level

      Training dates: 23-30 November 2024

      Location: Giresun University - Gure Campus - Faculty of Education

      *The training will be held on 23 and 30 November 2024 for a total of 8 hours over two days.
      At the end of the training, participants will be given a CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION.
       

      Instructors:  Doç. Dr. Elif ÖZTÜRK

      Giresun University - Department of Basic Education - Preschool Teaching Department

      Place of Education: Giresun University - Güre Campus - Faculty of Education

      Education Fee: 1000 TL

      Contents:

      • What is Nature-Based Education?
      • Nature-Based Play and Exploration
      • Methods for Recognizing the Environment and Introducing It to Children
      • Creativity and Art with Natural Materials
      • Nature Walks and Observation
      • Gardening and Planting with Children
      • Nature Awareness and Sustainability
      • Creative Planning and Implementation in Nature-Based Education

      Knowledge and Skills to be Gained by the Program

       

      • Understanding Nature-Based Education Approaches:
        Participants will gain comprehensive knowledge about nature-based education (e.g., Waldkindergarten, Forest Schools) and understand the applicability of these approaches in early childhood education.

      • Planning Learning Processes in Nature:
        Participants will be able to design effective teaching plans that incorporate nature-based activities and games to enhance children's exploration, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

      • Promoting Nature Awareness:
        Participants will learn the necessary pedagogical methods to instill a love for nature and environmental awareness in children and organize activities to enhance this awareness.

      • Using Natural Materials in Education:
        Participants will learn how to integrate natural materials (such as leaves, stones, pinecones, etc.) into creative arts and scientific activities within the classroom.

      • Planning Nature Observation and Hiking Activities:
        Participants will gain knowledge on teaching children observation skills in nature and ensuring safety measures during nature walks to create effective learning opportunities.

      • Sustainability and Environmental Awareness Education:
        Participants will become knowledgeable about sustainable lifestyles and raising environmentally conscious individuals, integrating these topics into early childhood education programs.

      • Developing Creative Educational Strategies:
        Participants will acquire competence in developing innovative and creative strategies for nature-based education and adapting these approaches to their teaching environments.

      • Strengthening Children's Connection with Nature:
        Participants will organize games, observation, and exploration activities that foster children's connection with nature, supporting their cognitive, emotional, and physical development.

       

      Measurement and Evaluation

      • Developing a Nature-Based Education Implementation Plan:
        Participants may be asked to create a nature-based education activity plan for their own preschool classrooms, using the strategies and methods learned during the program. This activity plan should include a game or exploration activity conducted in nature and be designed to contribute to nature awareness. The plan should cover objectives, materials, activity flow, and assessment methods.

      • Art Project with Natural Materials:
        Participants will be tasked with creating an artwork using materials collected from nature, such as leaves, stones, and branches, together with children. At the end of this project, teachers will provide an evaluation explaining how the artwork was created, how children participated in the process, and the pedagogical objectives of the project.

      Prerequisite - Participant


      Candidates who will participate in this program must have a bachelor's degree in preschool teaching or be teachers working in preschool education institutions. In addition, candidates are expected to be interested in environmental education, sustainability, child development or nature-based education and have pedagogical knowledge in these areas.

      Resources to use\books

      • Erdoğan, M., & Şahin, E. (2016). Çocuklar için doğa eğitimi: Kuram ve uygulama. Ankara: Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık.
      • Karademir, E. (2018). Doğa temelli eğitim uygulamaları: Orman okulları. Ankara: Nobel Yayınları.
      • Kaplan, H., & Yılmaz, M. (2019). Sürdürülebilir çevre eğitimi: Kuram ve uygulamalar. İstanbul: Eğitim Yayınevi.
      • Articles:
      • Erten, S. (2004). Çevre eğitimi ve çevre bilinci nedir, çevre eğitimi nasıl olmalıdır?. Çevre ve İnsan Dergisi, (65), 1-13.
      • Güler, T., & Şahin, E. (2015). Çocuklar için doğa eğitimi: Teoriden uygulamaya. Kuramsal Eğitimbilim Dergisi, 8(4), 427-449.
      • Reports and Guides:
      • Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı [MEB]. (2019). Erken çocukluk dönemi doğa eğitimi rehberi. Ankara: MEB Yayınları.
      • Orman Genel Müdürlüğü [OGM]. (2021). Doğa ile eğitim rehberi. Ankara: OGM Yayınları.
      • Theses:
      • Çelik, B. (2017). Orman okullarının çocukların sosyal becerilerine etkisi. Yüksek lisans tezi, Gazi Üniversitesi Eğitim Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Ankara.
      • Online Resources:
      • TEMA Vakfı. (2020). Doğa eğitim programları ve çevre bilinci üzerine rapor. https://www.tema.org.tr/
      • WWF Türkiye. (2018). Doğa eğitimi: Çocuklar için sürdürülebilir çevre programı. https://www.wwf.org.tr/

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