The objectives of the WASTELINES project are: 1. To develop an educational programme that combines health and climate education in order to raise pupils' awareness of the link between lifestyle and its impact on health and the environment. 2. To improve the digital and pedagogical skills of primary school teachers through a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programme. The programme empowers teachers to become creators of educational content and competent users of digital tools and educational platforms. 3. To address plastic consumption and raise awareness of the health consequences of obesity and the environmental impact of food choices 4. To enhance pupils’ problem-solving and critical thinking abilities through dynamic educational techniques, including interactive web explorations and digital escape rooms. These innovative methods are tailored to equip students with the skills necessary to tackle diverse challenges both now and in the future. 5. To create of a group of European educators dedicated to sharing best practices and resources for innovation in education.
The application for the WASTELINES project was motivated by the need to address two important issues: Childhood obesity and climate change. These two challenges are linked in a way that affects both individual health and environmental sustainability. The project aims to educate primary school teachers about this link using modern pedagogical approaches. At the same time, the project addresses the following needs: 1. Pedagogical innovation: The WASTELINES project introduces a challenge-based teaching and learning model that promotes active and engaging learning experiences. 2. Professional development: A particular focus is on supporting the professional development of primary school teachers. This includes training in digital and pedagogical skills needed to implement the project's innovative teaching tools. 3. Digital transformation: The project focuses on the needs of the digital transformation of the education system. This is particularly timely as the importance of digital skills in education has become increasingly apparent in recent times.