Development education deals with world development, human rights, justice and world citizenship.

We are now aware of living in a global community in which we are inextricably linked to one another in interdependence. In such a world, education has an important part to play in helping us, children and adults alike, to recognise the rights and responsibilities which we all have as citizens of this global community.

This course will equip teachers with the necessary skills, knowledge and mind-set to bring a development education dimension to the primary school curriculum.

• 5 fully interactive lessons complete with audio, links and exercises to complete
• A moderated discussion forum to answer course-related questions, share you experiences with your teaching colleagues and communicate with your facilitator
• A Reflective Learning Log where you reflect on your understanding of the course and how you will use it in your day to day teaching
• Completion of a course gives 3 EPV Days.  Your individual entitlement for EPV days should be checked with the DES.
• A course is expected to take 20 hours to complete
• Each course has a facilitator who will be in contact with you regularly and whom you can contact by email with any queries before or during the course

Siobhan Butler

Siobhan Butler has several years international teaching experience in Europe, Africa and Asia. She first set up links between Irish and Kenyan schools back in the late 1980's and has been involved in various developmental projects ever since. She has worked with both primary school children and teenagers, helping them explore and develop an understanding of human rights, global interdependence and a respect for human diversity. In 1999 she completed a Master in Education (honours) at Trinity College and has lectured part time in Early Childhood Education and Special Education for both Frobel College and St. Nicholas Montessori College. She is currently teaching in Galway Educate Together School which celebrates multiculturalism and actively encourages children to view themselves as global citizens.

Contact Siobhan: deved101@hiberniacollege.net