Exploring Biotech in the Wild: A Practical Approach for Educators

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Course overview:

In a world facing environmental challenges, biotechnology offers innovative and sustainable solutions. This course introduces educators to the fundamentals of biotechnology applied to sustainability, demonstrating how microorganisms contribute to the production of everyday items like bread, yogurt, and soap. Alongside theoretical knowledge, participants will engage in outdoor activities that provide hands-on, experiential learning. These activities will include hiking, teamwork challenges, and sustainable design projects that apply biotechnological principles in the natural world. Through creative problem-solving, gamified learning strategies, and real-world applications, participants will explore ways to integrate biotechnology concepts into education while fostering curiosity, critical thinking, innovation, and teamwork.By the end of the course, educators will be equipped with practical knowledge and engaging methodologies to inspire students in sustainability and science.

Learning outcomes:

Understand the Basics of Biotechnology and Sustainability
1.1. Learn how microorganisms contribute to sustainable production processes.
1.2. Identify applications of biotechnology in environmental conservation.
Develop Problem-Solving and Innovation Skills
2.1. Apply Design Thinking to address environmental challenges.
2.2. Use recycled materials to prototype sustainable solutions.
Enhance Creativity and Engagement in Science Education
3.1. Explore gamification techniques for teaching science.
3.2. Participate in interactive activities that promote curiosity and engagement.
Encourage Reflection and Critical Thinking
4.1. Engage in guided discussions on the role of biotechnology in sustainability.
4.2. Analyze real-world case studies on innovative biotechnological solutions.
Exchange Knowledge and Best Practices
5.1. Share teaching strategies with other educators.
5.2. Discuss how to integrate sustainability topics into different curricula.

Methodology:

The course follows a dynamic and participatory approach, combining theoretical sessions with practical experiences. A key feature of the course is the integration of outdoor activities, which allow participants to apply theoretical knowledge in nature-based, real-world contexts. Each day includes a balance of interactive workshops, experiential learning activities, debates, and hands-on exercises. Outdoor learning experiences will encourage collaboration and reflection, ensuring an engaging learning process.
Key methodologies include:

Experiential Learning: Hands-on activities to demonstrate biotechnological processes.

Design Thinking: A structured problem-solving approach applied to sustainability challenges.
Gamification: Incorporating game-based learning strategies to make science education more accessible.
Outdoor Activities: Engaging participants with nature through hiking, eco-challenges, and sustainable innovation.
Reflective Discussions: Encouraging critical thinking and idea exchange among participants.

This course might be interesting for you if you are:

Teacher of primary Education.
Teacher of secundary Education
Teacher of vocational Education

Standard daily program:

Sunday: Welcome and presentation of the week
Monday: Introduction to Biotechnology and Sustainability
- Course introduction and objectives.
- Overview of biotechnology’s role in sustainability.
- Group reflection: How can science contribute to environmental solutions?
- Identifying local sustainability challenges.
Tuesday: Microorganisms and Sustainable Production
- Interactive session on the role of bacteria and yeast in production.
- Hands-on demonstration: Biotech applications in food and hygiene products.
- Outdoor Activity: Biotech Treasure Hunt: Explore microorganisms in nature while identifying potential applications of biotechnological processes in the local environment.
Wednesday: Networking session. Creative Problem-Solving for Sustainability
- Introduction to Design Thinking methodology.
- Workshop: Developing sustainable solutions using recycled materials.
- Reflection activity: Identifying barriers to innovation in education.
Thursday: Gamification in Science Education
- Strategies for making sustainability education more engaging.
- Creating simple experiments and activities for students.
- Interactive discussion: Ethical dilemmas in biotechnology and sustainability.
- Outdoor Activity: Hiking & Science: Take a guided hike where participants apply sustainability concepts to the environment, observing how natural systems embody biotechnological principles.
Friday: Application and Knowledge Sharing
- Reviewing key concepts and methodologies.
- Collaborative session: Developing educational projects for sustainability.
- Open discussion: How to integrate biotechnology into the classroom?
- Certificate ceremony and closing remarks.

Destinations and dates:

From 13th April to 18th April 2025 – Valencia (Spain)

From 20th April to 25th April 2025 – Istanbul (Türkiye)

From 6th July to 11th July 2025 – Bilbao (Spain)

From 13th July to 18th July 2025 – Valencia (Spain)

From 20th July to 25th July 2025 – Athens (Greece)

From 27th July to 1st August 2025 – Valencia (Spain)

From 3rd August to 8th August 2025 – Athens (Greece)

From 10th August to 15th August 2025 – Malta

From 17th August to 22nd August 2025 – Istanbul (Türkiye)

From 24th August to 29th August 2025 – Valencia (Spain)

From 12th October to 17th October 2025 – Bilbao (Spain)

From 19th October to 24th October 2025 – Valencia (Spain)

Price 500€

What is included in the price:

Presentation day

5 days of clases (25h)

Course materials

Certificate of attendance

Administration costs

…and what is not included:

Accommodation

Transport

Extra activities

Exploring Biotech in the Wild: A Practical Approach for Educators

Price 500€

Telephone number: +34 624843936

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