Educational Model and Methodological Guide
The project produced an Educational Model and Methodological Guide focused on the use of Therapy Gardens as an innovative learning and support environment for adult learners with disabilities.
This model was designed to support adult education providers, trainers, therapists and support staff in implementing inclusive, accessible and meaningful learning activities based on nature-based and task-oriented approaches.
The educational model combined non-formal education, experiential learning, and therapeutic garden practices, allowing adult learners with disabilities to develop skills at their own pace in a safe, motivating and supportive environment.
Key components of the Educational Model and Guide
The guide included the following elements:
- Practical methods for working in therapy gardens with adults with disabilities, adapted to different physical, cognitive and psychosocial needs
- Step-by-step structured tasks, designed to ensure clarity, safety and successful participation, following a task-based learning approach
Educational and therapeutic activities supporting:
- physical development (mobility, coordination, fine and gross motor skills)
- mental and cognitive development (attention, memory, problem-solving)
- social and emotional development (communication, cooperation, self-confidence)
- A clear definition of the role of educators, trainers and support staff, including guidance on facilitation, observation, adaptation and feedback
- Examples of daily and weekly activity plans, offering ready-to-use schedules and routines that could be easily transferred to different adult education contexts
- Added value of the product
The Educational Model and Methodological Guide provided a replicable and scalable framework that could be implemented by adult education organisations across Europe. It promoted:
- inclusion and accessibility in adult learning
- active participation of learners with disabilities
- learning through meaningful, real-life and nature-based activities
- long-term impact through sustainable and transferable practices
This product represented a core intellectual output of the project and contributed directly to improving the quality and innovation of adult education for people with disabilities.
Multilingual Availability of the Product
As a result of the partners’ joint work, the Educational Model and Methodological Guide was produced and made available in all project languages, ensuring:
- wider accessibility for adult education organisations
- transferability of the model across different countries
- sustainable use beyond the project lifetime
Contribution to Project Impact
Through the shared responsibilities and complementary expertise of the partners, the Educational Model and Methodological Guide achieved high quality, relevance and practical value. The collaborative approach strengthened European cooperation and enhanced the impact of the project on inclusive adult education for people with disabilities.