Dr. Audrey Bryan is an Associate Professor of Sociology in the School of Human Development, Dublin City University. Her most recent work asks:What educationally and socially transformative possibilities exist when emotion, affect and feeling are taken seriously as a focus of educational research and practice?
Future trends in Development Education
Friday 26 November, 12.30-2pm
This lunchtime webinar will provide a look forward at future trends and emerging issues in Development Education/Global Citizenship Education. We will identify and explore possibilities and problems influencing how development education is conceived and practised.
The session will be moderated by Dervla King. Dervla is programme manager with Comhlámh, which supports international volunteers and development workers to act in solidarity for a just, equitable and sustainable world.
Speakers include Dr Audrey Bryan Associate Professor of Sociology in the School of Human Development, Dublin City University. Audrey will share her research on a new ‘emotional paradigm’ within education that is influencing Development Education, including the increasing emphasis on neurologically-informed approaches to the pursuit of global justice goals and competencies such as mindfulness, empathy and compassion, on the one hand, and increasing recognition of the need to attend to difficult emotions within Global Citizenship Education, on the other.
She will be joined by Edward Vickers, Professor of Comparative Education at Kyushu University in Japan. Edward will discuss the political context for this focus on social-emotional learning along with 'brain science' and educational technology, drawing on his own recent experience of educational development work. He will show how an excessive focus on learning at the level of individual 'brains' decontextualises and depoliticises educational debate, in ways profoundly convenient to those determined to preserve the political and socio-economic status quo.
They will also be joined by Joyce Raanhuis, a doctoral student at the Centre for International Teacher Education (CITE), Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) in Cape Town. She will draw upon her research and experiences of teacher professional development in the South African context, and will discuss the influences of Development Education and social cohesion and their relevance towards building a just society.
The webinar is aimed at anyone with an interest in Development Education, both newcomers and established practitioners, IDEA members and representatives from other sectors, and other parts of the World.
It will run over lunchtime so feel free to enjoy your lunch during it.
If you have questions, or would like to know more, please contact us.
Biographies
Edward Vickers is Professor of Comparative Education at Kyushu University in Japan, where he also holds the UNESCO Chair on Education for Peace, Social Justice and Global Citizenship. He researches the history and politics of education in contemporary East Asia. He is author (with Zeng Xiaodong) of Education and Society in Post-Mao China (2017), and co-editor of Remembering Asia's World War Two (2019). With Yoko Mochizuki and Krishna Kumar, he wrote the 2017 UNESCO report, Rethinking Schooling for the 21st Century. He is President of the Comparative Education Society of Asia.
Joyce Raanhuis is a doctoral student at the Centre for International Teacher Education (CITE), Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) in Cape Town, with a background in Migration Studies from the University of Sussex, UK. Her doctoral research focuses on the role of teacher professional development programmes for social cohesion in the field of education in post-apartheid South Africa. Furthermore, her research interests include post-conflict education, social justice, and migration.
IDEA is seeking an experienced Communications Manager to lead our strategic communications and public engagement work. IDEA is the national network for Development/Global Citizenship Education (GCE) in Ireland. We work with over 100 member organisations and individuals to strengthen the sector through collaboration, professional learning, research, policy engagement and advocacy. Development Education /Global Citizenship Education enables people to understand the world around them, think critically about global justice and sustainability, and take informed action to help create a more just and sustainable future. Reporting to the CEO, the Communications Manager will lead the development and delivery of IDEA's communications strategy, strengthen engagement with members and partners, raise the profile of IDEA, its members and the Global Citizenship Education sector, and communicate the value and impact of their work to a wide range of audiences. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will: Lead IDEA's strategic communications and public engagement work. Develop and deliver communications strategies and annual communications plans. Raise the profile of IDEA, its members and the wider Global Citizenship Education sector. Communicate the impact of IDEA's work and showcase the work, learning and impact of members. Lead digital communications, media relations and organisational communications. Build relationships with members, partners, policymakers, media and other stakeholders. Salary and Benefits Salary: €49,522 - €55,737 per annum, depending on experience Full-time, one-year fixed-term contract. IDEA intends this to be an ongoing role, with the opportunity for the position to become permanent, subject to funding. May consider 4 day arrangement. Applications from candidates seeking a four-day working week will be considered 6.5% employer contribution to a contributory pension scheme Hybrid working arrangements (Dublin city centre office) Opportunities for professional development About You You'll bring: At least five years' relevant communications experience Experience developing and delivering communications strategies Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills Experience managing digital communications, websites and social media Strong stakeholder engagement and project management skills An understanding of, or interest in, Global Citizenship Education, education, international development or the wider not-for-profit sector. How to Apply Please read the Job Description and Application Information PDF before applying. It contains the full role description, person specification, terms and conditions and application instructions. Applications should include: A current CV. A cover letter (maximum two pages). Email applications to recruitment@ideaonline.ie with the subject line Communications role. The deadline for applications is Thursday 17 September, 9.00am (Irish time).
Applications should be submitted online to recruitment@ideaonline.ie by Thursday, 13 August, 9.00am.
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