This course is designed to guide primary and secondary educators from around the world in strengthening their capacity to develop and maintain school gardens as educational resources. It explores how these spaces can be integrated into teaching practices across a wide range of subjects. Additionally, the course promotes the development of digital competencies through the use of various tools and platforms applicable to different learning environments, with an emphasis on modern and forward-looking technologies.
School gardens for future citizens
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8 hours to complete
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What you'll learn
Learn how to design, set up, and maintain a school garden, including crop planning, basic irrigation, and composting.
Explore how to create engaging learning activities around the garden, adapted to students’ needs and different subjects.
Develop digital and technological skills by using tools and platforms, including introductory experiences with technologies such as Arduino.
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March 2026
Assessments
21 assignments
Taught in English
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