KOGUKONDLIKU JA JÄTKUSUUTLIKU ELUVIISI ÕPETAMISE METOODILINE MATERJAL 6.-7.-AASTASTELE LASTELE
sustainably; 2) the example and participation of the parents in the learning process is essential and
3) direct contact with nature elements and the maximum time spent in nature supports the process
of learning and respecting nature elements.
Based on the practice of ecovillages and the ideas of outdoor learning, Reggio Emilia,
waldorfpedagogics and the national curriculum a methodical material was created. The 4
principles of „Gaia Education”, the International ecovillage curriculum, were used as a base of the
structure for the material. The material consisted of 4 parts: 1) Learning activities for teaching the
subject community according to 4 aspects of Gaia Education (ecological, economic, social and
worldview) 2) handicraft activities and testing possibilities of different elements 3) additional
examples on how to support learning sustainability and community 4) examplatory plans of 2
study trips.