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Natural Clay as a Learning Tool

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This course is for non-formal learning instructors and teachers interested in learning about non-formal learning techniques using natural clay as a base material. Clay is a material that is generously given to us by nature, comes from the beginning of human civilization and is found in all lengths and widths without recognizing borders and distinctions.  In this seminar, participants will experiment and explore the use of clay in  ice breaking, group building, team empowerment activities indoors and outdoors.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Through this course, the participants will learn from experts and get hands-on experience in the challenges of non-formal learning through the use of natural clay.  Participants will:

– Become familiar with tools and techniques of non-formal education.

– Explore the possibilities and techniques of working with natural clay.

– Experiment indoor and outdoor play with clay workshops.

– Develop group leading  and team building skills.

– Increase their imagination and explore improvisation through land art.

– Learn techniques to create a safe space for their groups to discover aspects of themselves, to relax, to have fun, to concentrate.

– Enhance their creativity.

STANDARD DAILY PROGRAM

Day 1:

Participants arrival

Orientation and Icebreaking/Group building activities

Getting to know our working space and materials

Day 2:

Introduction to natural clay as a non-formal educational tool

Understanding the possibilities of natural clay

Experiment clay sensory play

Day 3:

Introduction to clay play theory

Get familiar with indoor natural clay activities

Plan and develop indoor  no formal educational tools through clay play theory

Day 4: 

Introduction to land art theory.

Get familiar with outdoor natural clay activities.

Plan and develop outdoor no formal educational tools through land art theory.

Day 5: 

Final evaluation and learning assessment

Certification ceremony

Departures

The training course will take place in Kalamata, Peloponnese region in the south of Greece for 3 Rounds:

1st Round: 1 to 6 April 2024

2nd Round: 2 to 7 September 2024

3rd Round: 7 to 12 October 2024