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Director of Development Education Research Centre (DERC) | Associate Professor | IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society | #gce #globallearning #developmenteducation #esd #edusky Global citizenship education starter pack: https://go.bsky.app/2BmhGW2

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Please join @ioe-derc.bsky.social for a webinar with Madeleine Le Bourdon discussing young people, social media and global education. Wednesday 25th June, 4pm BST. All welcome ucl.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

19.06.2025 16:23 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Global citizenship education and related Join the conversation

It's been a while since I've posted about the global citizenship education starter pack. Let me know if you'd like to join.
go.bsky.app/2BmhGW2
#gce #globallearning #esd

19.06.2025 16:19 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Global Learning MA This online MA equips educators with skills to help their learners navigate today’s complex and interconnected world. As a pedagogical approach, global learning supports the UN’s Sustainable Developme...

If you're thinking about MA study or know someone who might be, please consider the MA Global Learning @ioe-derc.bsky.social in @cpaucl.bsky.social @ioe.bsky.social. It's online so you can join from anywhere and we attract a range of international/global educators. www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-...

22.05.2025 10:50 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Upcoming CLPL - Global Citizenship in Scotland

May 12 - Developing Global Citizenship through Play at Early Level
An interactive course for Early Level practitioners to develop skills and confidence to embed Global Citizenship Education through play

May 20 - Conflict and Peace (Secondary): Teaching controversial issues
This interactive workshop will explore practical approaches to explore conflict with young people and share strategies to promote peace.

June 4 - Climate Anxiety in the Classroom: A Global Citizenship Approach
This session will develop your confidence to support your learners navigate the increasing anxiety around the

Upcoming CLPL - Global Citizenship in Scotland May 12 - Developing Global Citizenship through Play at Early Level An interactive course for Early Level practitioners to develop skills and confidence to embed Global Citizenship Education through play May 20 - Conflict and Peace (Secondary): Teaching controversial issues This interactive workshop will explore practical approaches to explore conflict with young people and share strategies to promote peace. June 4 - Climate Anxiety in the Classroom: A Global Citizenship Approach This session will develop your confidence to support your learners navigate the increasing anxiety around the

Have you signed up for any of our free upcoming CLPL sessions?

We have a range of upcoming sessions covering Global Citizenship, conflict and peace, and climate anxiety in the classroom.

Find our offer for the whole year here: www.signpostsglobalcitizenship.org/current-clpl-offer

06.05.2025 10:55 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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View all of DERC's video content in one place at mediacentral.ucl.ac.uk/Browse/Tag/d...

Including our most recent webinars:

"New research on Global Education & Learning": Student research from DERC's Global Learning MA
&
"How global learning can make you a better teacher"

26.03.2025 15:25 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is an article I wrote with Clare Bentall, just gone open access.

26.03.2025 17:43 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New research on global education and learning | IOE - Faculty of Education and Society Hear students on the Development Education Research Centre's Global Learning MA present the exciting new research they have conducted.

Hear about our students' exciting new research πŸ“£

Join students from the Global Learning MA online on 24 March as they discuss:
- educator's voices in relation to global learning
- teacher emotions when teaching colonisation
- faith schools and global learning
www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/events/2...

21.03.2025 12:16 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

#edusky

Please do forward if possible to your networks: @decsy24.bsky.social @deved-ie.bsky.social @howdec.bsky.social @citizenshippgceioe.bsky.social @signposts4gc.bsky.social @participatelearning.com @scotdec.bsky.social @wosdec.bsky.social @cdec.bsky.social

19.03.2025 17:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Presenters are:

Tiffany Cavanagh: Exploring educator's voices in relation to Global Learning in Zambia.

Molly Fox: Teacher emotions when teaching colonisation, a New Zealand study.

Jessica Bailey: Prophetic Schools: to what extent do faith schools provide good conditions for global learning?

19.03.2025 17:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Development Education Research Centre | IOE - Faculty of Education and Society One of the world's leading centres for development education, global learning, education for sustainable development and global citizenship.

Please join us for upcoming free webinar. Former students on MA Global Learning in @ioe-derc.bsky.social in @cpaucl.bsky.social present dissertation research in webinar: 24 March, 13.00-14.30 GMT.
Registration: ucl.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Please do join, it's always incredibly inspiring.

19.03.2025 17:23 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Webinar confirmed: "How global learning can make you a better teacher"
Current & former teachers examine the ways in which #GlobalLearning approaches have informed and improved their teaching, as boosted pupils' learning
πŸ“†18 Mar, 16:00 UK
πŸ‘‰https://ucl.zoom.us/meeting/register/D025SJ41SfS9eHUsS6GSZg

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Teaching about global issues? Educating for a Global and Sustainable World?

DERC’s Global Learning MA is a unique online programme for those interested in developing educational responses to global challenges, in schools, further and higher education, NGOs or youth work.

πŸ‘‰http://bit.ly/IOE_MA_GL

21.02.2025 15:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Planning professional learning? All upcoming Scottish Government-funded courses in Global Citizenship Education are listed on the Signposts website πŸ“πŸ‘©β€πŸ«

πŸ“… Find your next learning opportunity: www.signpostsglobalcitizenship.org/current-clpl...

#EduSky

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Do you feel equipped to teach about the #ClimateCrisis? Are your students experiencing #EcoAnxiety?

DERC’s Global Learning MA exists to examine and develop pedagogical approaches to fostering hope and encouraging active engagement with a diverse, interdependent & fragile world.

πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/IOE_MA_GL

13.02.2025 14:49 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Ej Atlas

Explore ejatlas.org, a global map of environmental justice conflicts, to see how communities worldwide are standing up for sustainability and equity. πŸŒπŸ’‘ A great resource for global learning! #FulbrightTeacherExchanges #Fulbright #GlobalEducation

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Compare Countries With This Simple Tool Drag and drop countries around the map to compare their relative size. Is Greenland really as big as all of Africa? You may be surprised at what you find! A great tool for educators.

Ever wondered how countries actually compare in size? πŸŒπŸ“ Explore The True Size and see how map projections distort geography! A great tool for global learning. Try it here: www.thetruesize.com #FulbrightTeacherExchanges #Fulbright #GlobalEducation

15.02.2025 05:58 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ENCORE: Empowering Youth Activists at The Center for Sustainable Futures at Columbia University Check out an upcoming live session series from Inspire Citizens on...

πŸŽ™οΈ Just published a new episode of Empathy to Impact: Student Voices on Global Citizenship Education & Community Engagement: ENCORE: Empowering Youth Activists at The Center for Sustainable Futures at Columbia University. Have a listen:

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Thank you so much, I'll add them :)

12.02.2025 10:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This looks a really interesting read. Looking forward to finding out more.

#edusky

12.02.2025 10:05 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Please join us in @ioe-derc.bsky.social for this event. Should be of interest to people working in international schools / interested in global citizenship education.
#edusky #internationalschools #gce

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If you're new to Bluesky and interested in global citizenship education, global learning, and global education - you might want to check out this starter pack. Let me know if I've missed anyone!

#edusky
go.bsky.app/2BmhGW2

06.02.2025 17:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks so much. I’ll check them out and add to the course resources. Thanks!

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Looking forward to reading this new report from Concord.

30.01.2025 19:38 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you Audrey. I will add this too, really appreciate it. Thanks.

28.01.2025 16:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks so much Niamh, I'll add it if I haven't already. Really appreciate this :)

28.01.2025 16:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A young woman studying on a laptop

A young woman studying on a laptop

Looking to improve your skills as an educator in a complex & globalised world?

DERC’s #GlobalLearning MA is open to professionals internationally who want to bring a global & #socialjustice perspective to education.

#GlobalEd #GlobalCitizen #ESDfor2030 #GCED #climatechangeed

πŸ‘‰bit.ly/IOE_MA_GL

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Thank you, good to be here!

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@ioe-derc.bsky.social

To all those educators interested in global citizenship education, globaled, global learning and education for sustainable development: the Development Education Research Centre at @ioe.bsky.social has just joined Bluesky. Please follow!

@ioe-derc.bsky.social

#edusky

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