Attachment Programme

This programme provides an opportunity for EE practitioners to spend an average of 10 days working with others on the development/adaptation of learning support materials, curricula and programmes, as well as discussing EE theories and doing practical work. It brings all five areas of networking, materials, training, policy and research together giving environmental educators a chance to work with people from throughout the region to develop skills/materials to support our work.

• Four-day environmental educators course
• Six-days of individual work on materials/curricula/ programmes

The four-day environmental educators' course focuses on activities and materials that support fieldwork. All resources and activities are adaptable to local conditions. This is a hands-on course requiring a high level of involvement from all participants. Brief lectures, extensive fieldwork, group discussions and small projects ensure an enriching experience.

The second part of the programme involves individual work on projects of participants' choice. There will be discussions around the ideas behind curriculum /project/ programme/resource development to help participants take a more critical stance as they develop their projects. Individual attention and advice is available throughout the programme. Participants will have 24-hour access to computers with Internet connection.

For more information on forthcoming Attachment Programmes and how to attend them contact us

Special Attachment Programme

A Special Attachment Programme is a similar training course to the Attachment Programme but has more specific objectives and expected outcomes especially relevant to a particular group of participants. It is often developed to respond to the needs of an organisation or governmental institution, or it has a particular topic/focus. Examples of Special Attachment Programmes include:

• an environmental education course for EE practitioners linked to a particular conference or course (e.g. EEASA, Gold Fields Course) where participants have an opportunity to network, establish relationships with people other than fellow attachments and attend workshop/conference sessions;
• a programme for EE practitioners who want to develop further a particular resource, programme or curriculum started at home. This Attachment Programme offers freedom from the distractions of their offices as well as access to equipment, literature and other learning support materials;
• a training programme for the development or adaptation of existing resources or curricula in Portuguese with a focus on a particular issue or issues;
• an Attachment Programme to facilitate the development of a course or programme.

For more information on how to set up a Special Attachment Programme contact us