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Dr Fran Hunt @franhunt.bsky.social · Jun 19

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...

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Dr Fran Hunt @franhunt.bsky.social · Jun 19

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

Global citizenship education and related

Join the conversation

go.bsky.app

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Dr Fran Hunt @franhunt.bsky.social · May 22

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-...

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...

www.ucl.ac.uk

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WOSDEC @wosdec.bsky.social · May 6

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

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

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Development Education Research Centre @ioe-derc.bsky.social · Mar 26

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"

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Dr Fran Hunt @franhunt.bsky.social · Mar 26

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

Professional Development in Education @pdiejournal.bsky.social · Mar 26

Just published in Vol 51(2), the Open Access Article - The value of third sector organisations’ provision of global learning CPD in English schools by Clare Bentall & Frances Hunt. Read and download for free @ bit.ly/3IJwtVk

The value of third sector organisations’ provision of global learning CPD in English schools

Third sector organisations have been providing continuing professional development (CPD) for teachers in the UK in the field of global learning over decades. Given the patchy provision within initi...

bit.ly

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UCL Institute of Education @ioe.bsky.social · Mar 21

Hear about our students' exciting new research 📣

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...

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.

www.ucl.ac.uk

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Dr Fran Hunt @franhunt.bsky.social · Mar 19

#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

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Dr Fran Hunt @franhunt.bsky.social · Mar 19

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?

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Dr Fran Hunt @franhunt.bsky.social · Mar 19

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.

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.

www.ucl.ac.uk

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Massimiliano Tarozzi @maxtarozzi.bsky.social · Mar 4

Interesting job opportunity for research un GCED:

SOLIDAR Foundation is currently looking for the researcher(s) to collaborate on developing its Policy Paper on Global Citizenship Education in Europe. Deadline to apply: 31 March 2025.

www.solidar.org/work-with-us/

Work with us - solidar.org

Work with us We don’t have any positions available at the moment. Our open positions at the moment: CALL FOR RESEARCHER(s) CommunicationS and advocacy Officer EDUCATION AND LIFELONG LEARNING POLICY...

www.solidar.org

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Development Education Research Centre @ioe-derc.bsky.social · Feb 25

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
📆18 Mar, 16:00 UK
👉https://ucl.zoom.us/meeting/register/D025SJ41SfS9eHUsS6GSZg

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Development Education Research Centre @ioe-derc.bsky.social · Feb 21

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.

👉http://bit.ly/IOE_MA_GL

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scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social · Feb 13

Planning professional learning? All upcoming Scottish Government-funded courses in Global Citizenship Education are listed on the Signposts website 📝👩‍🏫

📅 Find your next learning opportunity: www.signpostsglobalcitizenship.org/current-clpl...

#EduSky

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Development Education Research Centre @ioe-derc.bsky.social · Feb 13

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.

👉 bit.ly/IOE_MA_GL

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jbrogley.bsky.social @jbrogley.bsky.social · Feb 15

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

Ej Atlas

ejatlas.org

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jbrogley.bsky.social @jbrogley.bsky.social · Feb 15

Ever wondered how countries actually compare in size? 🌍📏 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

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.

www.thetruesize.com

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Scott Jamieson @scottjamiesonic.bsky.social · Feb 18

🎙️ 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:

ENCORE: Empowering Youth Activists at The Center for Sustainable Futures at Columbia University

Check out an upcoming live session series from Inspire Citizens on...

share.transistor.fm

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Dr. Kelly Tzoumis [email protected] @kel-tz.bsky.social · Feb 9

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Dr Fran Hunt @franhunt.bsky.social · Feb 12

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

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Dr Fran Hunt @franhunt.bsky.social · Feb 12

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

#edusky

Dr. Kelly Tzoumis [email protected] @kel-tz.bsky.social · Feb 12

My most recent book coming out in March. It has 18 chapters, 35 contributing authors and 65% from the Global South including 5 continents.

Podcasts with the top experts in global learning using virtual exchange in achieving the SDGs.

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Dr Fran Hunt @franhunt.bsky.social · Feb 11

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

Development Education Research Centre @ioe-derc.bsky.social · Feb 11

DERC webinar coming up with Dr. Alexander Gardner-McTaggart examines "#GlobalCitizenship in International Schools? The lexis of justice meets the grammar of privilege."
#edusky #globallearning #gced
📆 6 Mar, 12:30 (UK)
👉https://ucl.zoom.us/meeting/register/VvCNZ1RSSVWkQukO9WaFUg

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Dr Fran Hunt @franhunt.bsky.social · Feb 6

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

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Dr Fran Hunt @franhunt.bsky.social · Feb 3

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

Dr Fran Hunt @franhunt.bsky.social · Jan 30

Looking forward to reading this new report from Concord.

CONCORD @concord-europe.bsky.social · Jan 30

🤔What is the current state of Global Citizenship Education (GCE) funding across Europe?

💪This report aims to answer this question by analysing the accessibility and sustainability of funding, and calling experts to action for a more equitable approach.

🔗Read the report here: lnkd.in/dMpZu_TY

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