COPE Project in Latvia
COPE Project in Latvia. Girts Strazdins FEE Latvia. Schools. 1.Mežvidu Primary School Amatas Primary School Kurzemītes Primary School Slokas Primary School Vestienas Primary School. 1.Mežvidu Primary School. A rea m apping Interviews with local inhabitants
COPE Project in Latvia
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COPE Project in Latvia Girts Strazdins FEE Latvia
Schools • 1.Mežvidu Primary School • Amatas Primary School • Kurzemītes Primary School • Slokas Primary School • Vestienas Primary School
1.Mežvidu Primary School • Area mapping • Interviews with local inhabitants • Elaborated proposals for changes • Designed project for playground • Introduced local municipality and 2 neighborhood schools with results
Amatas Primary School • Area mapping • Interviews with local inhabitants • Developed study path near school • Educated 4 nature guides • Developed visions for nature, environment and outdoor activities
Kurzemītes Primary School • Area mapping • Interviews with local inhabitants • Developed ideas for future outdoor activities • Developed proposals for improvement of pond near school
Slokas Primary School • Area mapping • Survey of teachers • Discussed health concept and developed Health code and Action Plan • Elaborated suggestions for the school and local municipality • Organized final presentation with invited key persons from City Council
Vestienas Primary School • Developed health concept • Area mapping • Elaborated proposals for necessary improvements • Discussed outdoor activities and development of Outdoor Class • Results presented to local municipality
Conclusions • Project was very successful and the interest from invited schools was impressing • Outdoor teaching has high potential for development however there is a lack of information and motivation for schools • Future support from the Ministry of Education and Science is essential • Many Eco-schools in Latvia choose outdoor teaching and build their Outdoor Classes