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UCD Ubuntu Award for Excellence in GCE

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UCD Ubuntu Award for Excellence in GCE

Recipients of the award for excellence in GCE were James Flood (graduate), Kate Nevin (PME 1) and Elizabeth Brophy (PME 2).

This award is offered as part of the Ubuntu – UCD School of Education partnership. These teachers were awarded for excelling in Global Citizenship Education while on School Placement and in their teaching practice, and specifically by using immersive technologies and Artificial Intelligence to explore global issues and appreciate the reality of others. The award was included in the UCD Adventure in Cyberland Awards www.cyberwise.ie held in O’Reilly Hall, UCC on 10.12.24.

Dr Rachel Farrell (UCD)
From left to right: Marelle Rice (UCD), James Flood, Kate Nevin and Deirdre Hogan (Ubuntu Network)

Launch: A Teacher’s handbook on GCE

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Launch: A Teacher’s handbook on GCE

Delighted to announce the launch of  A Teacher’s Handbook on Global Citizenship Education in the Post Primary Classroom took place in the Aula Maxima in UCC on Thursday 12.12.24.

This valuable resource, which is Ubuntu and Irish Aid supported, provides 10 lessons on GCE, identity and addressing ‘so called controversial issues’ in the classroom. It honours the important work that educators do in nurturing young global citizens – a most hopeful and ever-pressing responsibility.

 Congratulations to our colleagues and members, Seanin Hoy, Steve O’Brien and Gearoid O’Brien on this wonderful resource.

Available on Amazon bookstore: Here

Available from Oak Tree Press: Here


New Publication Implementing GCE in Post Primary Schools

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New Publication Implementing GCE in Post Primary Schools

Congratulations to Ubuntu Members Seanin Hoy, Gearoid O’Brien, and Stephen O’Brien on the recent publication of A Teacher’s Handbook on Global Citizenship Education in the Post-primary Classroom.

This exciting publication is written by teachers for teachers. It seeks to support those new to the profession, as well as those who are already experienced in post-primary school and further education settings. It is designed to sustain these professionals in their important – relational and pedagogical – work with children and young adults.

A Teacher's Handbook to Global Citizenship Education in the Post-primary Classroom: A Practical Guide for Teachers

The book comprises 10 scaffolded lessons, that provide exemplars of how Global Citizenship Education can be taught and learned effectively. The first lesson is centred on exploring the foundational discipline of Global Citizenship Education. Each subsequent lesson focuses on a global theme and on creative ways to critically engage students in their own learning about the world.

These global themes include our own identity; belonging; inter-relationships; stereotypes; migration; seeking asylum; the role of the media.

Available on Amazon bookstore: Here

Available from Oak Tree Press: Here


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