UpGameIn: Challedu - Methodology for Environmental Awareness and Circular Economy

Aims of the tool

The main aims of the tool (i.e., the game-based methodology and library of practices) are:
To raise awareness about environmental issues such as climate change, biodiversity, and sustainability
To promote circular economy principles (e.g., recycling, waste reduction, resource management)
To encourage behavioral change through engagement and reflection
To empower learners and communities to take action in real life
To develop key skills, including:
Critical thinking
Collaboration
Creativity
Systems thinking
To support inclusive and accessible learning across diverse target groups

Description of the tool

The tool consists of a collection of educational games and design methodologies (physical, digital, escape rooms, and phygital formats) that integrate:
Serious Games methodology (learning through meaningful gameplay)
Game-Based Learning (GBL) (structured learning objectives within games)
Scenario-based and problem-solving gameplay related to environmental challenges
Gamification mechanics (points, rewards, decision-making consequences)
The games simulate real-world environmental issues and encourage players to:
Take decisions with environmental impact
Collaborate to solve problems
Reflect on their choices
Transfer learning to real-life behaviors
Learning Outcomes
By engaging with this tool, learners are expected to:
Gain knowledge of environmental issues (climate change, sustainability, circular economy)
Understand cause–effect relationships between human actions and environmental impact
Develop environmentally responsible attitudes and behaviors
Improve problem-solving and decision-making skills
Strengthen collaborative and communication skills
Build motivation for real-world action and activism
Acquire green skills applicable in personal and professional contexts

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