Conversational Approaches to Education for Social Change

Posted on December 21, 2011

January 24th, 10.30am – 4.30pm

Jigsaw, Fairgreen, Galway

Cost: €25 to include lunch and refreshments, some bursaries are available please contact us for details.

How can we facilitate learners to really engage with local and global justice issues? How can we create conversations that really facilitate change and learning in our Communities?

These are some of the questions this one-day training seeks to answer. Organised by the Irish Development Education Association (www.ideaonline) the call for this event comes from a need to embed quality conversation and dialogue in education for social change.

Inspired by Art of Hosting approaches we will introduce and practice a number of different ways in which conversations may be hosted with different groups of people. We will consider when and why these methods can be used.

This one-day event is not an “Art of Hosting Training”, but rather an introduction to some of the core practices and methods used in Art of Hosting, a presentation of the concepts that underpin it and an exploration of their use in our practice as educators and activists (see www.artofhosting.org for further info).

As a result of this one-day workshop you should feel more confident about using conversational approaches in your work, whether it is in the community centre, classroom, lecture hall or youth club. You should also have an understanding of the ideas and philosophy underpinning these approaches and where you can go to find out more.

The day will be facilitated by Alan Hayes and Eimear McNally.

Alan is the Development Education Trainer at the National Youth Council of Ireland. He is also a part-time lecturer in Youth & Community Work in the Liberties College, Dublin. Alan has been involved in facilitating conversations on Authentic Leadership since 2005 and has co-hosted two Art of Hosting trainings. He has red hair and doesn’t believe in coincidence.

Eimear McNally is Communications and Outreach Officer at IDEA. She regularly uses methods such as World Café and Open Space Technology with a variety of groups. She has attended a 4-day training in Art of Hosting in Sweden in April 2011 and was part of a team that hosted a training in the Burren, Co Clare in January 2012. See http://www.changeexploratory.com/rethinking/walking-on-to-the-art-of-hosting-organisational-systemic-change/

For bookings contact the Galway One World Centre at 091 530590 / info@galwayowc.org

I’m Ok, You’re Ok and That’s Ok (Conference)

Posted on November 23, 2011

Clare Intercultural Network (CIN) is delighted to announce the upcoming conference

‘I’m Ok, You’re Ok and That’s Ok’

on Human Rights Day, 10 December 2011

The conference is being organised as part of CIN’s Humanising Rights
and Responsibilities Series: Listening to Young People’s Voices. It
will explore the intersection between interculturalism, equality,
religious diversity, human rights and student voice in Irish
education.

Date: 10th December 2011
Venue: West County Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare.

To register for the Conference please click on the link below or down
load the attached registration form:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEdFeXJBS0JOMmpGQlVFa1pFR2twU2c6MA

Registration is required for all participants. Online registration
ends on December 07, 2011.Conference fee: Organisation 20 eruo, Individual 10 euro, Student /Unwaged 5 euro

If you require further information please contact Alphonse Basogomba
on 085 8500079 or email clarintercultural@eircom.net

Reflections on power, seeds and change

Posted on November 16, 2011

Galway One World Centre (GOWC) and the Irish Seed Savers Association (ISSA) present “Another World Is Possible”

Reflections on power, seeds and change, a day of engaging debate, fine music and local food at the Irish Seed Savers centre in Scariff, Co Clare.

Saturday Dec 3^rd.10am to 5pm. Free Event, but donations gratefully received.

Featuring John Holloway, Pat O’Donnell, Jo Newton, Saul Mosbacher, Alphonse Basogomba and Deirdre Ni Argain. There will also be lunch and music featuring Tommy Hayes, Vincent Griffin, Mark Donnellan, Sharon Murphy and friends.

For further info, contact Trish at 091-530590 or write to admin@galwayowc.org

Advance booking recommended.

Teaching the Millennium Development Goals

Posted on November 8, 2011

‘Our World – Our Solutions’

16th November 4.00 – 5.30pm

This short workshop, facilitated by the Galway One World Centre, will
provide some background thinking and information to stimulate ideas for
teaching about the Millennium Development Goals in the primary classroom.

The session will be of particular relevance to teachers who are interested
in carrying out class projects for the 2012 ‘Our World’ Irish Aid Awards.
‘Our World’ teachers packs and some copies of the Our World Kid’s Magazine
will be available to take away.

Venue: Galway Teachers Centre, Cluain Mhuire, Well Park

Directions and a map can be found at http://www.galwayec.ie/location.php

The workshop is free of charge. To book your place please contact
admin@galwayowc.org or 091 530590

Volunteering Overseas: Where do I start?

Posted on October 26, 2011

Who should attend?

This course is open to anyone considering volunteering or working overseas for global development (both short-term and long-term).

What is covered?
This participatory one-day workshop covers the following topics:

An introduction to development
The role of the volunteer/development worker
Motivations and expectations for volunteering
Types of volunteering opportunities available
Possibilities for getting involved in global development from Ireland

What does the course achieve?

A space for people who are considering volunteering overseas to meet, explore & discuss the issues informally
An introduction to development issues
An opportunity to consider critical perspectives on volunteering and to reflect on good practice in overseas volunteering
An opportunity to meet with recently returned volunteers and development workers

How much does it cost?
€15 Comhlámh member/student or unwaged
€30 non-member (waged)
(Lunch, tea and coffee included)

Previous participants have said:
“Valuable and interesting”
“I found the group interaction excellent. It was great to listen to other peoples views on development issues”

When and where?
12th November, 9.45am – 5pm at The Space, Áras na Mac Léinn, NUI Galway

How can I book?
To book your place please complete the online booking form.

This course is run by Comhlámh, the Irish Association of Returned Development Workers and Volunteers. Comhlámh campaigns, informs and educates on issues of social justice, human rights and global development.

To find out more about Comhlámh’s work or to become a member, please visit our websites: www.comhlamh.org or www.volunteeringoptions.org.

OWW Training Workshop – A Rich Man’s World?

Posted on October 21, 2011

As part of One World Week 2011, the Galway One World Centre is holding a Training Workshop for Youth Workers and Educators on November 7th from 7pm – 9pm in Galway (exact venue to be announced).

This year’s One World Week youthwork resource pack, ‘A Rich Man’s World?’ addresses global issues affecting our lives. It examines local and global justice issues such as poverty, education, employment and fair relationships between countries and people using a variety of methodologies to help meet the learning needs of your group.

Through participation in the workshop you’ll gain information and confidence to enable you to run the activities with your group. However, it is very likely that you may want to explore a particular issue in more depth, so we’ll also provide sources of further information and contact details to take your interest further.

THE WORKSHOP IS FREE OF CHARGE BUT PLACES ARE LIMITED,
SO BOOKING IS REQUIRED.

Please contact admin@galwayowc.org to reserve your place.

Galway One World Centre

Education for Global Justice