Call for Proposals to share ‘Artefacts of Learning’ / ‘Exemplars of Practice’
The Ubuntu Network is making additional funds available to assembly members to collate, package and share a selection of ‘Artefacts of Learning’ and ‘Exemplars of Practice’ that support the integration of GCE in post-primary initial teacher education.
What are Artefacts of Learning?
‘Artefacts of Learning’ are defined as tangible or observable outputs demonstrating a pre-service teacher’s engagement with GCE. These artefacts serve as evidence of their understanding, skills, and critical reflections. They may include, but not be limited to, written assignments, projects, digital objects, reflective journals, creative products and teaching and learning artefacts.
What are Exemplars of Practice?
‘Exemplars of Practice’ are defined as documents/outputs that showcase a teacher educator’s approach to integrating GCE in post-primary ITE. They provide a structured narrative of the curricular approach and pre-service teacher engagement. They may include, but not be limited to, video narratives detailing GCE integration, infographics, teaching/instructional models, student artefacts showcasing learner engagement and reflection.
The final product will demonstrate a selection of pre-service teachers’/teacher educators’ work, and should,
- Be highly visual and multi-modal,
- Make effective and appropriate use of ICT e.g. video, MOOC, webpage, blog, photographic archive, graphic representation,
- Include relevant context to explain how the output relates to provision of GCE in the ITE programme,
- Have students’ permission to use their work (where applicable)
- Be completed no later than 30th June 2025.
You may apply for funds of up to €4,000.
Funds may be sought for costs such as payment of staff, creation of digital outputs, desktop publishing, copy-editing, licencing, or for facilitating students’ engagement in the process. Funds may not be used for the purchase of equipment.
Closing date for receipt of applications is March 21st, 2025.
The attached documentation includes a Guidelines document and Call for proposals (including Application Form).
If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact our Network Research Lead: