The
objectives are to develop a pedagogical model for the delivery of the new or
updated courses that will have four characteristics a) Focus on how sustainable
water management while considering climate change impacts, b) incorporate enterprises
in the courses and c) teach innovative technologies and methods in regard to
water management and d) adopt new educational approaches based on EU countries.
This will be done firstly by selecting the scientific and pedagogical
approaches, methods and tools (e.g. models, office or field equipment) used in
Water Management in the EU (WP 1.1) that could be adopted in Eastern
Mediterranean and will to be incorporated in the new courses. Next the Key
Competencies will be defied based on WP1.1 (surveys and reviews) and feedback
from the Network (WP2.1). The new or updated courses or will also be finalized
along with the produced learning material, adjusting the content, structure and
delivery based on feedback from WP1.1 (surveys and reviews) and the Network
that will allow establishing the teaching approach and communication and work
method suitable for the region. Currently we are considering courses such as: a) Integrated Water Resources Management, b) Dry land
Eco-hydrology, c) Aquatic and Semi-Aquatic Ecosystems in Water Scarce Regions,
d) Climate change and Vegetative alterations under water scarcity conditions e)
Hydrogeology for Water-Limited Environments, f) Climate Change Implication on
Water Resources, g) Water Economics, Policy and Trans boundary Watersheds, h)
Water Quality, Reuse and Recycling for Water-Limited Environments, i)
Water-Food Security Nexus, and j) New Tools and Methods for Sustainable Water Management, k) Water Field Measurements, ) Water Seminars (with
Enterprises presenting), and m) Water Enterprise Internships. These courses
could be included in already pre-existing (Bachelor or Master programs) or lead
to the development of a new program (this will depend on the partner university
pre-existing programs and future needs). Finally these will translated in the
native language of the partner countries. |  |
