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Video: The NCAD Change Lab 2024: Pause for Thought, Play for Action

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Video: The NCAD Change Lab 2024: Pause for Thought, Play for Action

NCAD Gallery, May 2024

Project leaders: Fiona King & Tony Murphy, NCAD

The Change Lab in NCAD is an artist-teacher led research and pedagogical initiative. Since its inception, in 2016, The Change Lab, located in the NCAD Gallery, has evolved as an innovative pedagogical, research, and exhibition event where contemporary social and political issues are considered and critically pursued through collaborative art-making, scholarly inquiry and exhibition.

The primary aim of the Change Lab is to embed concepts of Global Citizenship Education (GCE) into the heart of learning within the PME programme in a way that instils in the student artist-teachers a strong commitment and motivation to teach for social justice, climate change and sustainability through the lens of their practice as artists, teachers and researchers.

This video provides an insight into the pedagogical practice and the launch of the Change Lab exhibition in May 2024.

Contact: Fiona King kingf@staff.ncad.ie

News & Updates

Publication: Embedding Global Citizenship in Pedagogical Practices

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ATU St Angela’s

March 2024

St. Angela’s College has released a publication showcasing their commitment to integrating Global Citizenship Education (GCE) into their teacher education programs for second-level subjects such as Home Economics, Biology, Gaeilge, and Religious Education. Supported by the Ubuntu Network, the publication features exemplary lesson plans, resources, and reflections from student teachers, emphasizing themes of Social Justice and Sustainability. These contributions stem from both Micro-teaching sessions and school placements, highlighting the students’ dedication to incorporating GCE in their pedagogical practices. This initiative aims to inspire further discussions and collaborations among educators to prioritize GCE in teaching methodologies.

To read more, please access the publication below:

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InterChange: Exploring Climate Justice & the Arts Symposium

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InterChange: Exploring Climate Justice & the Arts Symposium

The Ubuntu Network is pleased to support – InterChange: Exploring Climate Justice & the Arts Symposium, in partnership with NCAD. The Symposium is a space for artists, teachers, teacher educators, students, academics, activists and concerned citizens to come together in dialogue to discuss the climate crisis and related injustices.

Date: May 29th, 2024

Venue: DCU All Hallows Campus, Grace Park Road, Drumcondra D09 N920

Time: 9.00 AM – 4.30 PM

Place can be reserved by filling in this form here.

More Information can be obtained by emailing Audrey at audrey.bryan@dcu.ie

ED-TED Webinar: Equity and Diversity in Teacher Education

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ED-TED Webinar: Equity and Diversity in Teacher Education

The Ubuntu Network, as an associate partner, is excited to announce a special event organized by the ED-TED (Equity and Diversity in Teacher Educators’ Professional Development) team from Ireland. ED-TED is an Erasmus+ funded project dedicated to establishing a European professional network and communities of higher education teacher educators. This initiative supports teacher educators’ professional development, equipping them with the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes to address equity and diversity issues throughout teacher education programs.

Upcoming Webinar Details

As part of our commitment to this mission, we invite you to join a 90-minute webinar on May 22nd from 2 to 3:30 PM. This online session will focus on sharing insights derived from our research on practices and policies related to equity and diversity in the professional development of higher education teacher educators across Ireland. The purpose of the webinar is to discuss these practices and policies and identify gaps in teaching for equity and diversity in higher education. Visit our partners, – leaders in fashionable footwear!

Agenda

Here’s what you can expect during the webinar:

Introduction and Welcome (5 minutes)

Objective and outcome overview by the ED-TED team

Presentation of Main Findings (15 minutes)

Insights from our mapping exercise on equity and diversity practices and policies

Small Group Discussions (25 minutes)

Break-out sessions to discuss the presented findings

Break (5 minutes)

General Discussion (30 minutes)

Open forum for all participants to share thoughts and insights

Conclusion and Next Steps (10 minutes)

Summarizing the discussion and outlining future actions

Why You Should Attend

We anticipate that Irish teacher educators and other key stakeholders will be in attendance. Your voice and contribution to this topic are crucial. We would be honored if you could join us, share your knowledge, and participate in the discussions.

We look forward to your participation in this important conversation on advancing equity and diversity in teacher education.

For more information, contact our Network Lead:

joanne.oflaherty@ul.ie

On behalf of the ED-TED team in Ireland

Ann MacPhail, Antonio Calderon and Aoife Neary

2024 Call for GCE Projects in ITE

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2024 Call for GCE Projects in ITE

Our 2024 call for Global Citizenship Education Projects (GCE) in Initial Teacher Education (ITE) (post primary) in the academic year 2024-2025 is now open. We are seeking projects that support and inform the integration of GCE related themes, concepts and pedagogical approaches into teacher education programmes.

While project proposals must contain reference to GCE related curriculum interventions (i.e. indicate how GCE is/will be integrated into ITE curriculum), funds may also be sought for professional development of staff in GCE related areas, research on GCE in ITE and outreach activities that influence and promote GCE across the education sector.

Deadline for submission of applications is: 14th June 2024

For more information on the call, please see the document below:

PROJECTS 2024 INFO

Or contact our Network Coordinator:

deirdre.hogan@ul.ie

The project proposal application form can be downloaded from below:

PROJECTS 2024 APPLICATION 

Climate Change Education Seminar 2024

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Climate Change Education Seminar

At this year’s Climate Change Education Seminar we celebrated the upcoming publication of the joint Ubuntu – Mary Immaculate edited volume, Teaching climate change in post-primary schools: a multidisciplinary approach.

Date: May 23rd 2024

Location: Cloughjordan Ecovillage, Cloughjordan, Tipperary, E53 VP86

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Discuss core ideas within chapters

Explore potential to create a Community of Practice to harness the collective energy of the group and how to advocate for CCE in schools

See what is happening in schools via WorldWise Global Schools.

Reflect on how we can support teachers to teach the new Climate Change and Sustainable Development senior cycle subject.

AGENDA

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Tea, coffee and a warm welcome!

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Teaching climate change in post-primary schools: A multidisciplinary approach: final steps towards publication

Anne Dolan (Mary Immaculate College) & Deirdre Hogan (Ubuntu Network)

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Bringing climate literacy into schools

Sue Adams (Education for Sustainability)

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

A human rights approach to Climate Change Education: Experiences from WorldWise Global Schools projects

Lizzie Noone & Laura Power (WorldWise Global Schools)

12:30 AM – 1:45 PM

Lunch

1:45 PM – 3:00 PM

Conversation circles

• Highlighting key themes and pedagogical approaches in the book;
• Exploring opportunities for cross disciplinary teaching and learning;
• Considering approaches to supporting CCE in schools (e.g CoP, teaching of new subject)

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Tour of the Eco-village

For more information, contact our Network Coordinator:

deirdre.hogan@ul.ie

Dialogue Day 2024

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Dialogue Day 2024

Priority Conversations and Pedagogy for GCE

Dialogue Day brings Network members and colleagues together in a safe space to share, consider and explore their experiences of teaching and engaging in GCE. It provides a variety of perspectives and new lenses through which to reflect upon teaching and professional practice.

Date: June 12th 2024

Location: Hodson Bay, Roscommon Road, Athlone, N37 XR82

Flip through the Dialogue Day Handbook below:

Download Handbook

AGENDA

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Registration, welcome, coffee and catch-ups!

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Ubuntu Matters

Sharing of emerging areas of work within the Network including the
development of a Communications Strategy, establishing priority GCE areas
for exploration and members’ needs.

10:40 AM – 11:50 AM

The Role of digital technology in informing young people
on GCE related issues

Ollie McGarr (SoE, UL) and Mark Malone (Hope and Courage
Collective)

11:50 AM – 12:20 PM

Break, coffee…time for a walk?

12:20 PM – 1:10 PM

Modelling GCE (Parallel Workshops)

GCE in the English Classroom: Exploring social issues through
an ‘encounter’ with poetry – Rachel Lenihan (UL)

Knowing me, Knowing You: Reflection, storytelling and
empathy as pathways to learning within GCE – Brenda
Gallagher and Kathryn Moore (UoG)

1:15 PM – 2:15 PM

Lunch, group photograph

2:15 PM – 3:15 PM

Getting creative with Dissemination

3:15 PM

Finish

For more information, contact our Network Coordinator:

deirdre.hogan@ul.ie

Assembly Meeting 2024

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Assembly Meeting 2024

The 2024 Assembly Meeting took place 18th January at the Ashling Hotel, Dublin.

AGENDA

9:30 – 10:00am           Registration and Welcome

10:00 – 10:50am         Ubuntu Matters

Consultation with members on emerging areas of work within the Network including the Ubuntu Céim Research Project, developing of a pilot Exemplar of Practice, and plans to develop a Communications Strategy in 2024.

10:50 – 11:15am         Tea, coffee & conversation

11:15 – 12:30pm        The Depth Education for Youth (DEFY) project

                                 Charlotte Bishop (Suas) and Sive Bresnihan (Comhlamh)

DEFY is interested in how we and fellow educators engage with feelings of fear, anxiety, grief, shame, defensiveness, guilt, apathy and more that are present in our education spaces when addressing Global Development Issues. This workshop will provide an insight into the project and allow you the opportunity to reflect on your own practice through an anonymized journaling-style tool.

12:30 – 1:45 pm          Lunch & further conversation

1:45 – 3:15pm            Dialogue on 2023-2024 Projects and Partnerships

Conversations Circles to explore and discuss key questions/considerations arising from 2023-2024 projects as well as the experiences of Partners (UL and UCD) in moving from project to partnership.

3:15- 3:30pm              Closing Remarks

PHOTOS FROM THE DAY

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Network Research Meet 2023

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Network Research Meet August 30th, 2023

The Ubuntu Network Research Meet provided a space to discuss GCE related research ideas within Initial Teacher Education, and the potential for institutional and inter-interinstitutional research projects.

You can now download the PowerPoint material from the event by clicking the button below!

For more information, please contact Dr. Joanne O’Flaherty, Ubuntu Network Research Lead:

joanne.oflaherty@ul.ie

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Research Internships

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Ubuntu Network Research Interns

The Ubuntu Network Research Internship Programme supports new ITE graduates to explore key research themes that are central to the work of the Network and the CGE/ESD sector. In 2023 interns worked in the areas of teacher educator identity and the challenges they face, professional and curriculum development, diversity & inclusion, etc.

See the intern profiles and outputs below.

INTERN PROFILES:

INTERN OUTPUTS:

Creative Notebooks (NCAD)

A collection of student creative notebooks from The Change Lab Digital Media module, showcasing artistic responses to global challenges, while …

Self Awareness Notes: GCE and Social & Emotional Learning

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STEM Subject Links to GCE

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