The ABC of Global Citizenship Education 2024

Date: 3 Sessions in total - Wednesday, 21 February 10.00am - 4.00pm, Tuesday, 27 February, 2-4.00 pm, Thursday, 21 March,10.00am – 1.30pm


Location: Session 1: Ormond Meeting rooms, 31-36 Upper Ormond Quay, Dublin 7 , Session 2: Online via Zoom and Session 3: Ormond Meeting rooms, 31-36 Upper Ormond Quay, Dublin 7.



This 3-part training workshop on the ABC of Global Citizenship Education is being provided by IDEA and Concern Worldwide’s Global Citizenship team to support participants to deepen their understanding and develop their skills in Global Citizenship Education delivery.

 

Please note: This training course is similar to the course ‘the A-Z of Global Citizenship Education’ which was designed and delivered for the first time in 2023. Participants who attended that training in 2023 and are interested in attending this course should contact elaine@ideaonline.ie

 

Global Citizenship Education enables people to understand the world around them and to act to transform it. It works to tackle the root causes of injustice and inequality, globally and locally to create a more just and sustainable future for everyone. IDEA members use a variety of terms including Global Citizenship Education, Development Education, Education for Sustainable Development, Global Youth Work and related terms.

 

The training is targeted at newcomers to Global Citizenship Education but is open to all. It will also be useful to anyone who wishes to brush up on their Global Citizenship Education skills.

The training will:

 

  • Support educators to bring a global justice perspective to your educational work
  • Explore interactive and participatory approaches to Global Citizenship Education
  • Provide information on relevant resources and supports for your Global Citizenship Education work
  • Introduce you to the Code of Good Practice for Development Education
  • Increase understanding of the context of Global Citizenship Education in Ireland, including relevant stakeholders.

 

During session 2 we will be joined by a guest speaker – Briana Fitzsimons from the Hope & Courage Collective. The Hope & Courage Collective is an organisation that is working to inoculate our communities against the spread of hate and extremism in Ireland. During this training, we will provide an understanding of the far right in Ireland and some updates on the context they are currently operating in. We will then take a look at building a community response, which will include managing difficult conversations around these topics in educational settings. 


The ‘ABC Of Global Citizenship Education’ is being hosted by IDEA, in collaboration with Concern Worldwide, and will be facilitated by Elaine Mahon, IDEA, and Lauren Wright, Concern. It will take place over 3 sessions:

  • The first day will take place in-person in Dublin on Wednesday, 21 February 10.00am - 4.00pm, Ormond Meeting rooms, 31-36 Upper Ormond Quay, Dublin 7.
  • The second session will take place online Tuesday, 27 February, from 2-4.00 pm.
  • The third session will take place on 21 March 10.00am – 1.30pm, Ormond Meeting rooms, 31-36 Upper Ormond Quay, Dublin 7.


Fees for members of IDEA is €50.00 and non-members of IDEA is €100.00. Fee for unwaged (refugees, asylum seekers, students, others) is €3.00 - this can be paid in person.


Registration for this event is now closed. If you would like to be added to a waiting list please contact Maximiliana





Biographies

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Elaine has worked for IDEA since 2013, where she manages the Capacity Development Programme supporting members of IDEA to increase their knowledge and understanding of DE/GCE practice, strengthening quality in their educational work and measuring impact. Elaine facilitated the development and roll-out of the Code of Good Practice for Development Education, which was led by IDEA members and is the first of its kind in Ireland. 


Elaine has wide-ranging experience in the Community and Voluntary sector  as a freelance facilitator and trainer specialising in areas relating to global justice, equality and interculturalism. Prior to working in IDEA, Elaine spent three years at the National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI). There Elaine engaged in the development of non-formal education resources including One World Week resources and providing advice, support and training to youth workers on DE/GCE. 


She has completed  a Certificate in Global Citizenship Education from Maynooth University.

Lauren has been a member of the Concern Active Citizenship team for six years and works with schools and young people across Ireland to deliver and support delivery of Development Education.


She is a qualified post-primary teacher with 12 years of experience working with young people. Lauren previously taught Religion, Philosophy and Ethics in the UK, as well as working in the CAFOD Development Education team to develop education resources for youth groups.

 

Lauren holds a Master’s degree in International Peace Studies from Trinity College Dublin, and has completed the Global Citizenship Education certificate in Maynooth University. 

Briana will be the guest speaker for session 2 of this training. Briana is the Community Engagement Lead for the Hope & Courage Collective. Before joining the organisation, she was a secondary school teacher for 13 years. In addition to her work with the Hope & Courage Collective, Briana is an award-winning author, DEI&B consultant and anti-racism workshop facilitator. 

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