HEATWAVES Project concludes comprehensive literature review on climate change education
The HEATWAVES project, a ground-breaking initiative co-financed by the Erasmus Programme of the European Commission, announces the successful conclusion of a comprehensive literature review focused on climate change education at international level. Led by the Belgium partner, IHF, a think tank working on a European scale, the HEATWAVES consortium conducted an in-depth analysis of key […]
HEATWAVES project analyses climate change misconceptions in education frameworks
The Erasmus+ HEATWAVES project, which see five partners from four European countries committed to revolutionising climate education, concluded its analysis uncovering students’ and teachers’ misconceptions about climate change, global warming, and heatwaves. The analysis delves into the definitions of heatwaves highlighting the importance of clarifying concepts to address misconceptions effectively. Key findings reveal common misconceptions […]
University of Athens brings innovative approaches to climate education at international conferences
Representatives of University of Athens, Applicant organisation of the Erasmus project HEATWAVES, participated in two prestigious international conferences aimed at promoting climate education and raising awareness about the impacts of heatwaves. To disseminate the projects’ insights and results, ground-breaking research and innovative frameworks were presented at the following events: EVENT 1 Urban environment and heat […]
Bringing climate education to life: HEATWAVES game testing inspires interactive learning
Within the scope of the Erasmus project HEATWAVES, rearcher and postgraduate student Christoforaki Maria, enrolled in the MSc program “Teaching and Public Understanding of Science and Digital Technologies in Education” at NKUA, spearheaded a ground-breaking initiative. Under the guidance of professors Galani and Mavrikaki, Maria tested the draft HEAT Game with 5th and 6th-grade students, […]
