Program Detail

The mobility in Portugal has been completed.

The "Nature-Oriented Design with Recycling" event was held in Seixal, Portugal.

Three early childhood teachers from each partner country participated in the activity. The main aim of the event was to design activities that develop design skills using recycled materials and to integrate them into the world of education, explaining the place and importance of recycling in nature-oriented activities. The methodology included: theoretical and practical applications, visual workshops and ateliers. A welcome ceremony was held and a pre-test was administered. Each partner presented how they implemented this topic in their education systems. A visit to a recycling center was also included.

Practices focusing on waste reduction, waste recycling, and waste processing were presented. Representatives from all partners gave seminars to approximately 40 teachers about their educational systems and activities. Workshops on "How do you want to leave your mark on life?" and "Innovative design thinking" were conducted. This was followed by excursions and visits to cultural heritage sites. A workshop on design-focused recycling and a planning meeting were held to compile activity materials for an ebook.