The main objectives of the TECCHED project are: PO1: to design and implement a technology-enhanced climate change curriculum to fight against climate change for excellence in teacher education programs that foster the development of skills and values for 21st century responsible citizenry; PO2: to teach scientific knowledge about climate change and foster ‘character and values’ development of teachers regarding climate change supported by appropriate pedagogical approaches and technologies; PO3: to design the curriculum for technology-enhanced teaching of climate change that fosters character and values development in education faculties; PO4: to prepare an interactive enriched book and a digital learning platform for faculty members to learn the curriculum and the digital learning platform, and to evaluate its effectiveness.
The character and values of the future generations are formed in their youth, mostly by the Educational system. The climate change is of fundamental importance for the future of the planet and therefore, it is important to root appropriate curriculums, technologies and modern learning materials in the educational process. To achieve the abovementioned, teachers with appropriate qualification, knowledge and experience are required. On the other hand, the contemporary education greatly relies on modern technologies, which enhance the learning process and allow to increase the motivation, understanding rate, interest in saving the planet. This project addresses the needs of teachers and pre-service teachers, which are forming the character and values of the future generations, specifically in the field of Climate change education.