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10 Myths About... Inequality Worldwide: Sorting Facts From Fiction Year of publication: 2021 Author: Colm Regan Corporate author: Developmenteducation.ie | Irish Aid This material explores 10 common myths about market economics, women’s empowerment and the technology divide. This pocket-size booklet includes: Why does thinking about inequality matters 10 short myths about the economics, gender equality and the role of technological solutions to inequalities Links to the Sustainable Development Goals References per each myth following a fact/fiction and explainer approach 
Becoming a Global Citizen: Proceedings of the International Symposium on Competencies of Global Citizens (Espoo, Finland, 5-7th October 2011) Year of publication: 2011 Author: Liisa Jääskeläinen | Taina Kaivola | Eddie O’Loughlin | Liam Wegimont Corporate author: Global Education Network Europe (GENE) | Finnish National Board of Education (FNBE) The international symposium on competences of global citizens, entitled Becoming a Global Citizen, was held in Espoo, Finland on 5 – 7. October, 2011. The symposium was organized by the Finnish National Board of Education (FNBE), the Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, GENE (Global Education Network Europe) and the Hanasaari Swedish- Finnish Cultural Centre.The symposium focused on three main questions, namely:• what is global education?• what are key competences of global citizens in general education?• how can the priorities of global education be supported nationally?This publication contains the proceedings and main information gathered in the symposium. From Finland’s point of view the Symposium provided a substantial contribution to the publication called Schools Reaching out to a Global World. The publication comprises several articles on competencies of global citizens serving the next curricular reform of the entire general education sector for Finland, to be fully implemented by 2016. From the international perspectives the Symposium meant a most relevant input into the pan-European debate on perspectives for Global Education. 
Global Education and Climate Change: Looking at Climate Change Education Through the Lens of Global Education Year of publication: 2020 Author: Douglas Bourn | Knut Hjelleset Corporate author: Global Education Network Europe (GENE) This briefing aims to address how Global Education can contribute to the discourses and practices around education for climate change. It will also look at the benefits of seeing Climate Change Education through the lens of Global Education. There will be a recognition that within Global Education, themes of social justice, importance of a pedagogy of hope, participatory learning approaches and the skills of critical thinking can enrich the traditional approaches to learning about climate change. Finally, the briefing notes the impact of the various movements by young people on the climate emergency, and what can be learnt from these activities for Global Education policies and practices. 
Act: Action for Community Transformation; Global Goals for Change Year of publication: 2021 Author: Julia Haimlinger | Aine Ferris | Alex Whyatt Corporate author: Global Action Plan (GAP) This toolkit introduces a programme based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, whereby together, through active, transformational learning, we explore the interconnected nature of poverty, inequality and climate change, and imagine new solutions. The core focus of this toolkit is to help communities to understand how the goals are interlinked and how the fight against climate change helps to address poverty eradication locally and globally. 
Tackling Controversial Issues in the Citizenship Classroom: A Resource for Citizenship Education Year of publication: 2012 Author: Lesley Emerson | Mary Gannon | Conor Harrison | Valerie Lewis | Anne-Marie Poynor Corporate author: City of Dublin Vocational Education Committee (CDVEC). Curriculum Development Unit | European Union (EU) The purpose of this resource is to provide teachers with the opportunity to reflect on a number of issues associated with teaching controversial issues in the classroom. It offers a practical approach which allows students to explore controversial issues which arise in citizenship and other areas of the curriculum in a way which is safe for both teacher and students. 
Equality & Diversity: Building a Culture of Equality in Our Society; A Citizenship Education Resource for Transition Year and Key Stage 4 Year of publication: 2012 Author: Mary Gannon | Aoife Ruane-Kelly Corporate author: City of Dublin Vocational Education Committee (CDVEC). Curriculum Development Unit | Centre for Cross Border Studies This resource is intended to support young people in critically exploring the concepts of equality and diversity and in acting to build a culture of equality within their own environment and within society. Looking specifically at equality and diversity within the school, community and society, the resource provides an opportunity for students to increase their knowledge and understanding of equality, develop the skills to critically analyse inequality, and become empowered to actively promote equality within their school and/or community.The resource is intended primarily for use in Citizenship Education in Transition Year (Ireland) and Key Stage 4 (Northern Ireland). As a resource on equality and diversity, it is clearly based on human rights, which underpin the citizenship curricula in both jurisdictions. It meets the aims of the KS 4 curriculum for Local and Global Citizenship by helping students:Respond to the specific challenges and opportunities which diversity and inclusion present in Northern Ireland and the wider worldIdentify and exercise their rights and social responsibilities in relation to local, national and global issuesDevelop their understanding of the role of society and government in safeguarding individual and collective rights in order to promote equality and to ensure that everyone is treated fairlyDevelop their understanding of how to participate in a range of democratic processesDevelop awareness of key democratic institutions and their role in promoting inclusion, justice and democracy. 
Climate Action: Teacher Resource Year of publication: 2018 Author: Gráinne Ryan Corporate author: An Taisce The Climate Action Teacher Resource has been devised to equip Geography, C.S.P.E., Science, English teachers with the tools and guidance to explore the topic of climate change through their curriculum. This comprehensive guide provides teachers with the resources to educate, encourage and inspire students to take action on climate change, a challenge that faces Irish society and the wider international community. 
Climate Revolution: How Dare Youth; Resource Pack Year of publication: 2019 Author: Valerie Duffy | Leo Gilmartin | Valery Molay | Dermot O’Brien Corporate author: National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) This resource explores the issue of Climate Change and the Sustainable Development Goals. Produced as part of the national One World Week youth work programme and during an era of youth-led climate strikes, Climate Revolution contains many new and innovative activities that cover a wide range of learning levels on topics related to climate change and climate justice.It is designed for Global Educators, Youth Workers, Development Education practitioners, trainers, climate activists, changemakers of all shapes and sizes but in particular those working with the current generation of young people. 
Action on Global Citizenship: Teacher Toolkit Year of publication: 2017 Author: Gráinne Ryan | Deirdre Walsh Corporate author: Global Action Plan (GAP) Ireland | Irish Aid This toolkit aims to support educators to empower their students in becoming active global citizens in their schools and communities, with a range of activities and resources which align to the Irish Curriculum, whilst using active learning methodologies in an engaging and fun way. 
A How-to Guide to Global Citizenship Education: Teacher Handbook Year of publication: 2019 Corporate author: WorldWise Global Schools (WWGS) | Irish Aid This guide is for post-primary schools that are working to embed Global Citizenship Education (GCE) into their school community, and are part of the WorldWise Global Schools (WWGS) Programme. It aims to support schools to integrate Global Citizenship Education and create global citizens in their schools. Whether you are just starting to explore, or you are experienced in Global Citizenship Education, this handbook will help to guide your GCE practice and offer some suggestions as to how you can approach your GCE work and engage with the WWGS programme.