The urgency of global climate change requires the redefinition of interdisciplinary educational goals and contents in school curricula related to green entrepreneurship education and sustainable development. Using the framework of the UN’s goals for sustainable development (SDGs), the Green GUARDens project ensures that kindergartens become more sustainable and that teachers serve as role models, demonstrating greener behaviours to their students through formal education that utilizes experiential and gamified learning to enhance this experience.
Topics like Environmental Sustainability and Green Entrepreneurship are often considered too complex for very young students. However, we believe that this should not stop us from engaging young children in important discussions that affect their future. Cultivating a sustainable philosophy and developing related soft skills from early increases the chances of successful impact.
The Virtual Learning Lab is an open educational resource that aims to facilitate kindergarten teachers’ training on Environmental Sustainability, Green Entrepreneurship, and Inclusive Education for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students. This virtual course consists of three main modules, one for each of the main pillars of the Green GUARDens Erasmus+ project:
- Environmental Sustainability
- Green Entrepreneurship
- Inclusive Education
