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SUMMARY:Open Course: Embedding Global Citizenship Education (GCE) into Higher Education (April 2026)
DESCRIPTION:The National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education are delighted to announce that the fully online Open Course Embedding Global Citizenship Education (GCE) into Higher Education will run from April 2026. \nThis free 7 week course is available to all staff currently working in tertiary education in the Republic of Ireland\, subject to availability of places. \nCourse Schedule\n\n\n\nEmbedding Global Citizenship Education (GCE) into Higher Education\n\n\nDates\nTopic\nFacilitator\n\n\nTues 14th April\, 1-1.30pm\nCourse Orientation: Aims\, expectations and how we will learn together\nCaitriona Rogerson and Charlotte Bishop (STAND)\n\n\nThurs 16th April\, 1-2pm\nWhat is Global Citizenship Education? Foundations and Context\nDr Brighid Golden (Mary Immaculate College)\n\n\nThurs 23rd April\, 1-2pm\nKey Concepts and Debates in Global Citizenship Education\nDr Eilish Dillon (Maynooth University)\n\n\nThurs 30th April\, 1-2pm\nTeaching Global Citizenship: Creative and Participatory Methodologies\nDr Eilish Dillon (Maynooth University) and Charlotte Bishop (STAND)\n\n\nThurs 7th May\, 1-2pm\nIntegrating a Global Justice Lens across disciplines & curricula\nDr Gertrude Cotter (UCC) and Dr David Nyaluke (UCC)\n\n\nThurs 14th May\, 1-2pm\nGlobal Citizenship Beyond the Lecture Hall: Co-curricular and Community Learning Opportunities\nCharlotte Bishop (STAND) and Caitriona Rogerson (STAND)\n\n\nThurs 21st May\, 1-2pm\nFrom Ideas to Practice: Next Steps\nDr Brighid Golden (Mary Immaculate College)\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\nIdentify the key principles\, pedagogies\, and frameworks of Global Citizenship Education (GCE)\nDistinguish how GCE relates to and differs from complementary fields such as Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)\, development education\, human rights education\, anti-racism education\, social justice education and intercultural education\nLocate and reflect on examples of good practice in embedding GCE within higher education\, both in Ireland and internationally\nExplore opportunities for integrating GCE values\, perspectives\, and methodologies into your own professional or institutional contexts\nDevelop and present an actionable activity\, plan\, resource\, or pedagogical approach that demonstrates how GCE can be embedded or strengthened within your own context.\n\nLearning Activities\n\n\n\nActivity\nPer week\nSeven Weeks\n\n\n7 online sessions\n1 hour\n7 hours\n\n\n6 Peer triads (peer to peer call)\n1 hour\n6 hours\n\n\nIndependent learning\n1 hour\n7 hours\n\n\nAssignments towards achievement of badge (5 weeks)\n1 hour\n5 hours\n\n\nTOTAL\n\n25 hours\n\n\n\nBreakdown of Learning Activities    \n\nThe course includes weekly live online sessions (1 hour per week);  individual learning (1 hour per week) and peer group learning (1 hour per week).\nInteractive 1-hour live webinars focus on specific topics and include case studies\, guest speakers and group discussion.\nIndividual learning typically comprises of readings\, short videos\, and activities to be completed following the weekly live sessions.\nPeer Triads allow you to learn from\, and work with\, your peers on the course. You will be assigned to a triad with other course participants and you will meet weekly for 1 hour to discuss course materials and share learnings\nYou will be asked to submit short weekly assignments in order to be awarded the Digital Badge\nTotal learning hours: 25 hours\n\nRegistration\nRegistrations are closed. \nFor more information\, email Caitriona Rogerson (caitriona@stand.ie).
URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/open-course-embedding-global-citizenship-education-gce-into-higher-education-april-2026/
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SUMMARY:Online course: Leading from within: capacity-building for ESD leadership (April 2026)
DESCRIPTION:The National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education are delighted to announce that the fully online Open Course Leading from within: capacity building for ESD leadership will run from April 2026.  \nThis free 7 week course is available to all staff currently working in tertiary education in the Republic of Ireland\, subject to availability of places.  \nCourse Schedule\n\n\n\nLeading from within: capacity building for ESD leadership\n\n\nDates \nTheme \nFacilitator \n\n\n29th April\, 1-2pm \nOnline Introductory Session (30-45 mins) for participants to introduce them to the Open Course\, the platform\, peer triads.\nÚna McInerney & Jennifer Farrell (UL)\n\n\n6th May\, 1-2pm\nESD Leadership in Higher Education: Broadening our understanding of leadership and the role of creative arts and humanities.\nÚna McInerney (UL) & Mark Kelly (ATU)\n\n\n13th May\, 1-2pm\nThe Inner Development Guide (IDGs).\nTUD\n\n\n20th May\, 1-2pm\nSustainability Mindset.\nDeirdre Garvey (ATU)\n\n\n27th May\, 1-2pm\nRegenerative Leadership\nLucia Walsh (TUD)\n\n\n3rd June\, 1-2pm\nThe Role of the Creative Arts and Humanities\nRónán O’Muirthile (IADT) & Hazel Farrell (SETU)\n\n\n10th June\, 1-2pm \nLinking to Practice and Call to Action.\nEileen Hoffler\, UL\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes\nBy programme end\, participants will be able to:   \n\nIdentify personal values\, actions and leadership styles as they relate to the development of a sustainability mindset.\nExamine institutional and societal challenges and opportunities using a cross-disciplinary lens to foster strategic insight.\nIntegrate insights with creative approaches to address real campus or community challenges. \nApply learning to action in ESD leadership and advocacy.\n\n  \n\n\n\nLearning Activities\n\n\n\nActivity\nPer week\nSix Weeks\n\n\nLive Webinar\n1\n7 hours\n\n\nTriad meeting\n1\n6 hours\n\n\nIndependent learning\n2\n12 hours\n\n\nTotal\n\n25 hours\n\n\n\nRegistration\nRegistrations are closed. For any additional information\, please contact Una McInerney at Una.McInerney@ul.ie or Dr Mark Kelly at mark.kelly@atu.ie
URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/online-course-leading-from-within-capacity-building-for-education-for-sustainability-may-2026/
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