Description
This 2.5-day interactive training course equips secondary school teachers and trainers with the knowledge, tools and methodologies to integrate Intergenerational Learning (IGL) and Citizen Science (CS) into sustainability education.
Participants will explore how schools can connect classroom learning with household practices, engage families in environmental action, and strengthen students’ scientific literacy and transversal skills.
The course combines theoretical input, hands-on digital tools, collaborative design processes and structured action planning. By the end of the training, participants will have developed a concrete school-based implementation plan.
The course is highly participatory and includes:
· Interactive presentations
· Hands-on exploration of Citizen Science tools
· Design Thinking workshops
· Peer exchange & World Café discussions
· Collaborative action planning
· Reflection & feedback sessions
European Dimension
The course was developed and tested within the European IL4SH project (Intergenerational Learning for Sustainable Households), which was carried out by a consortium of six partners from four EU countries. NGOs, training institutes and schools.
Tentative Program & Schedule
Day 1 – Foundations & Design Thinking
• Introduction to Intergenerational Learning (IGL) and Citizen Science (CS)
• Practical exploration of CS tools (biodiversity tracking, sensors, audits)
• Small-scale school-based CS project ideas
• Introduction to Design Thinking methodology
• Brainstorming and problem framing
• Idea clustering & Now-How-Wow Matrix
Outcome: Participants define a sustainability challenge and start developing project concepts.
Day 2 – Refinement & Action Planning
• Exploring the Virtual Toolkit and ready-to-use workshops
• Feasibility check and project refinement
• Prototyping and action planning
• Group presentations with feedback
• World Café: Engaging families and households in sustainability
Outcome: Participants develop a structured school implementation plan.
Day 3 (Half Day) – Scaling & Sustainability
• Experiential Labs & Environmental Task Contest concepts
• Science Cafés & Citizen Science Fairs
• Developing a school-level action roadmap
• Personal commitment and next steps
Outcome: Participants leave with a concrete roadmap for implementation.
Expected Outcome
Participants will:
• Understand principles of Intergenerational Learning and Citizen Science
• Gain insight into Design Thinking for education
• Identify and use digital CS tools in school contexts
• Design and structure intergenerational sustainability projects
• Facilitate collaborative student-family activities
• Develop practical implementation plans
• Strengthen scientific literacy and systems thinking
• Foster intergenerational dialogue
• Promote sustainability-oriented behaviour change
• Lead school-based innovation initiatives
Certification
Participation certificate
Validation of competences by means of LEVEL5
Venue address
BUPNET GmbH
Am Leinekanal 4
37073 Göttingen
Germany
How to Apply
Write an email to info@bupnet.eu
Minimum Number Of Participants
10
Participation Fee
€ 240
Further Information on Course Fees
Course Website
https://il4sh.bupnet.eu/
BUPNET GmbH
Address
BUPNET, Am Leinekanal 4, 37073 Göttingen
Website URL
https://www.bupnet.eu/
Contact persons
Sabine Wiemann
