Solutions from Ukraine: Ukrainian schoolchildren to learn lessons on energy efficiency
The Ukrainian Ministry of Education and Science has just launched a new project, "Energy Efficiency Lessons," which aims to promote a culture of responsible energy consumption among students.
The Ministry of Education and Science reports this.
What is the problem?
In the conditions of a full-scale protracted war with Russia on the territory of Ukraine, the issue of energy supply for residential buildings is quite acute.
Whether Ukraine will sustain the resources needed to supply its citizens with heat and electricity is uncertain.
What is the solution?
Therefore, "Energy Efficiency Lessons" is an essential step against the background of energy challenges and Russian aggression.
Under such conditions, it is important to instill in Ukrainians of all ages the skills of rational energy consumption and awareness of the importance of energy saving.
How does it work?
The Ministry of Education and Science held the first preparatory meeting with the education departments of the regional military administrations to introduce energy efficiency into the school curriculum and jointly implement the initiative.
"Energy Efficiency Lessons" is a project that:
- will help to form energy-saving habits and practical skills of rational consumption of energy resources in students,
- will contribute to the development of a culture of conscious energy consumption among children and adults.
The ministry aims to make energy efficiency a shared value and proven skill to counter the challenges posed by the enemy.
The project will be part of a broader initiative to introduce the topic of green energy into education within the scope of the "LEARN" project.
How the project is planned to be implemented:
- Development of educational modules and their integration into the curriculum. Once the examination has passed and the necessary materials have been provided, the schools will be requested to incorporate the educational materials into the corresponding subjects taught to students in grades 5–11. The integration of themes will not add to their workload but will provide up-to-date materials for relevant application themes. This type of integration is also recommended for the designated educational programs, including "Nature Studies," STEM, "Environment," "Technology," "Natural Sciences," "Financial Literacy through Entrepreneurship," and "Economics."
- Development of additional materials and tools. Schools will be offered the use of interactive didactic games, introductory videos, educational materials, presentations, and scenarios for extracurricular activities, particularly in the online format. Methodical recommendations will be developed for teachers. These materials are planned to be handed over to educational institutions before the start of classes in the second spring semester.
- Methodological support. Webinars and training sessions for representatives of local education administrations, educational institutions, regional Institutes of Postgraduate Education, and teachers will be conducted to support educational institutions in integrating modules into curricula. Educational institutions must be able to receive feedback from the development team to incorporate the modules into the curricula effectively.
- Presentation of a digital interactive platform based on the developed educational materials, which will contain energy efficiency courses for grades 4-11, as well as supporting materials and tools for teachers. This will make it possible to ensure equal access to quality education for all categories of children, including those who study remotely.
The project is implemented in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, the All-Ukrainian charitable organization "Institute of Local Development," and the World Bank.
For reference:
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