Throughout the course, participants will:

- Discover Kökar’s medieval heritage and island traditions as resources for place-based teaching.

- Hike through archipelago landscapes, gaining tools to integrate outdoor learning into diverse curricula.

- Engage in creative writing inspired by nature and history, with practical techniques for classroom use.

- Spend a school day at Kökar’s primary school, gaining authentic insight into remote education and island children’s learning environments.

- Reflect on how nature and local history can support inclusive, cross-curricular teaching approaches.

- Observe birds and explore how nature-based learning can also enhances observation and engagement skills in students.

This course strengthens teachers’ capacity to design meaningful, experiential learning while broadening their understanding of student perspectives in non-urban settings.

Come and experience the intersection of education, nature and creativity on one of Finland’s most inspiring island!

This course enhances teachers’ capacity to create experiential, cross-curricular learning rooted in history, nature and creativity.

Participants will:

🔹 Connect past and present by exploring Kökar’s historical sites as teaching resources.

🔹 Develop skills for guiding students in nature-based observation.

🔹 Strengthen creative writing abilities through methods easily transferable to classroom practice.

🔹 Apply outdoor learning strategies that support reflection and student engagement.

🔹 Deepen sensory awareness to foster attentiveness and curiosity in learners.

🔹 Gain insight into remote schooling through an immersive visit to Kökar’s local school, expanding their understanding of diverse educational contexts.

🔹 Use learning-by-doing approaches to build teaching confidence through hands-on exploration.

🔹 Course Fee: 80x5= €400: Covers the training sessions + the round trip from Helsinki, as well as transportation on the island.

🔹 Accommodation & Meal Package:

Price: €668 per person in a double room

Price: €818 per person in a single room

Included Meals & Services:

- Monday: Dinner

- Tuesday–Thursday: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, and coffee

- One evening: Jacuzzi and sauna experience

- Friday: Breakfast and lunch