CYCLING ON NATURE'S WHEELS

Topic(s) addressed

• Green skills 

• Energy (reducing energy consumption to protect the environment)

• International relations and cooperation

Target groups

• Public school students with socio-economic disadvantages, special learning needs

• Newcomers

Methodologies

Multi-task activities based on an interdisciplinary approach:

• research, individual study, making presentations 

• motivating outdoor activities related to nature 

• improvement of social skills, confidence, self-esteem, basic and transversal competences

• Seminars, courses and webinars 

Environments

• Visits from local experts (e.g. energy authority and forest department) with presentations about the importance of recycling, tree planting and reducing energy consumption. 

• The school has been supplied with Recycle bins. 

• People with economic obstacles were presented with wheelchairs

• The students developed products and processes that will contribute to environmental sustainability

Teachers

Teachers seek to provide our students with a proper background for learning and personal development, fostering: 

• proactive attitude

• entrepreneurial skills

• creativity

• responsible energy consumption 

• transferable skills

Impact

• Pedagogical approaches were beneficial for students, teachers, organizations and communities. 

• The main impact was to change attitudes towards nature and natural resources by developing practical eco-friendly habits 

• The participants improved their entrepreneurial skills and improved other competencies, 

• Leaving rate in school diminished by creating a friendlier educational environment, 

• Promotional materials were created e.g. a logo, websites, brochures, a magazine, a guide, leaflets, descriptions of activities, presentations containing research work, questionnaires and quizzes