5E MODEL FOR EDUCATION ON THE CONSTRACTED WETLANDS WITHIN THE RESTORE4LIFE PROJECT

Wetland areas are considered the most endangered ecosystems in the world. Due to their importance and the ecosystem services they provide (climate regulation, water regime regulation, biodiversity, etc.), numerous projects and activities have been launched to restore these areas, including community empowerment, the application of nature-based solutions, and education. This paper presents the 5E model for education on constructed wetlands developed within the Restore4Life project. The model includes five phases: Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate. Each phase includes a description of the activities necessary to successfully carry out the educational process on the topic of wetlands, including a practical experiment