courses
professional development training courses
CERES delivers three high quality courses for school and university staff looking for new ideas and approaches for creating an engaging and motivational learning environment. All of our courses have a strong practical and applied emphasis. Grants to cover the cost of the course fee and to contribute to travel costs, accommodation, meals, cultural and linguistic preparation and special assistance are available under European Union’s Lifelong Learning Programme.
fieldwork coordinator training
This course is a must for anyone responsible for off-site
visits in science education. Spread over 4 days it offers an
in-depth look at the issues involved in planning, managing and evaluating local
visits, fieldtrips and exchanges. The course provides practical solutions and guidance for visit
coordinators, teachers, and voluntary staff involved in
fieldwork activities for the first time. Experienced teachers and trip leaders will benefit from fresh ideas and sharing
best-practise. The course has a strong emphasis on improving teaching and training
techniques in the field... go to page
outdoor education coordinator training - not running anymore
This instructor training course prepares teachers to take
groups into the outdoor environment to pursue adventure sport activities. Spread over 7 days the course offers an
in-depth look at operational procedures, offsite health and safety management, conservation issues and the legal framework of taking groups abroad. Participants have the opportunity to explore
adventure sport activities like surfing, kitesurfing, snorkelling, coasteering and
mountain biking first hand, gain an overview of the equipment used and learn from
industry experts... go to page.
applied marine conservation - not runnning anymore
This
course has been devolved in cooperation with the Surfrider Foundation Europe. It enables
professionals working in the watersport industry to understand the challenges of
responsible and sustainable use of the marine environment. The course gives concrete solutions for
integrating concepts to increase people's awareness about the
environment and associated challenges in everyday pedagogical work. It provides inspiration and tools to
help protect the coastal ecosystem, provide a “greener” workplace and delivers a
basis for individual and collective decision making... go to page.
short courses for individuals
summer science expedition
The Summer Science Expedition is a residential program in
which A-level students from around the world complete a challenging, hands-on
research project in biology or earth science. They work alongside a university researcher in the field collecting data
for a conservation project. Students
learn experimental set up, data analysis and report writing from the experts. Stimulating guest speakers and field trips
round out the curriculum. This expedition
helps students with their academic progress, personal development, and motivates
them to become scientists themselves... go to page
science project
Hypothesis testing is a powerful tool if you know how to use it. Help to collect data for a conservation project. Make a difference. We will teach you the tools of the trade and guide you with designing and setting up a scientifically rigorous science project. This course is for students who want to do something exiting for their university project and for people who want to help provide answers to essential questions in conservation. We work in close collaboration with local agencies to make sure that we ask the right questions. You will spend a lot of your time in the field... go to page
rocking coast
Climate change, sea-level rise, earthquakes, tsunamis are topics that cover the headlines of today´s newspapers. An understanding of Earth Science enables us to make informed decisions that influence our daily life. We will show you how to recognise landslides, rock falls, erosion and cliff retreats. We will take you to places of inland deposits of tsunamis, explain the results of sea-level change and show you dinosaur footprints and lots of exciting rocks covered with fossils and minerals. It will be an interesting introduction into geology... go to page
tailored courses
We are flexible. We love new ideas and challenges. Do you represent a company, a university department or a group of like-minded people? Do you have a good idea that can help your people to develop skills in key areas, engage and inspire them but cannot find a course to meet your specific requirements? Please contact us. We will work with you and our local partners to plan and deliver a fully flexible course to address your specific requirements. We will help you identify where you could use some training, then work with you to design and deliver a cost effective training week.
details and prices
Most of our courses run for four days. The fully inclusive package covers:
Accommodation in the CERES Villa or a lovey nearby guesthouse, a luscious all-you-can-eat organic buffet breakfast, light salate lunch and evening 3 course meal. All the meals are vegetarian, but they can be adapted to vegan, gluten free or lactose free meals.
• Certificated • Luxury meals included • Course materials included* • Carbon offset contribution
On completion of the course, you will receive a Certificate of Participation.
our partners for short courses
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