Pedagogical innovation, Sustainability & Outdoor Education
XPLOR ALGARVE: Outdoor Learning, Sustainability, Wellbeing, Inclusion & Project-Based Learning
6 days
XPLOR Algarve is a dynamic and immersive training course designed for teachers and education professionals who wish to integrate outdoor learning methodologies into their daily practice.
Led by Daniela Luz, this course combines experiential pedagogy, coastal exploration and reflective practice, fully aligned with key Erasmus+ priorities: sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, innovation and active participation.
Participants will explore how to transform natural environments into powerful learning spaces, using project-based approaches, collaborative activities and structured reflection tools. All field activities take place in some of the Algarve’s most iconic beaches, within a short distance from Ferragudo.
Learning Outcomes
Participants to the course will learn to:
Design and implement outdoor learning experiences
Apply project-based learning in real-world contexts
Promote environmental awareness and sustainability education
Foster student wellbeing through nature-based approaches
Develop inclusive teaching strategies in outdoor settings
Enhance collaboration and teamwork competences
Use reflection and journaling as pedagogical tools
Transfer innovative practices into their own school context
Programme
XPLOR ALGARVE: Outdoor Learning, Sustainability, Wellbeing, Inclusion & Project-Based Learning
Monday | Indoor Session – Introduction to Outdoor Learning
Course presentation and objectives
Erasmus+ priorities in practice
Foundations of outdoor and experiential learning
Preparation for field activities
Tuesday | Field Trip 1 – Sustainability & Environmental Awareness
Exploration of coastal ecosystems
Climate education and sustainability practices
Inquiry-based outdoor activities
Reflection: Integrating sustainability into teaching
Wednesday | Field Trip 2 – Creativity & Project-Based Learning
Landscape as a stimulus for creativity
Designing project-based learning activities
Collaborative challenges
Reflection: Learning through experience and creativity
Thursday | Field Trip 3 – Wellbeing & Inclusion through Nature
Nature-based wellbeing strategies
Inclusive outdoor methodologies
Group dynamics and teamwork
Journaling: Reflection and emotional awareness
Friday | Boat Experience – Benagil Caves
Experiential learning at sea
Observation and inquiry-based tasks
Reflection on impactful learning environments
Saturday | Indoor Session – Evaluation & Certification
Sharing learning experiences
Group reflection
Implementation planning
Certificate delivery
Materials, digital tools & other learning resources
Course participants will receive training and engage in exercises designed to develop their skills as trainers. The provision of additional materials or resources will be determined based on the course structure and the instructor’s approach to meeting the learning objectives
Course package content:
Services and activities included in the course package are those described above. Please note that accommodation, transport, and meals are not provided.
Cancellation & changes:
Common sense prevails when it comes to cancellations, which are analyzed on a case-by-case basis.