Skills in Development Education course

Skills in Development Education training course

'It helped me to see Development Education in a broad sense and how I can be more involved' - 2010 course participant

'The course provides 'exposure to different methodologies, practical hands-on approach, diversity of experience’ - 2010 course participant

'I'm more aware of the theory and education paradigms behind development work; I’m impressed with the practical methodologies and ‘tips and tricks’ that can be used to get the message across' -2011 course participant

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Our next course starts on the 31st January, 2012

This nine week participatory evening course aims to equip participants with the skills and methodologies to work effectively with groups on global development and social justice issues. Sessions include facilitation skills, using images and messages effectively, planning and evaluating activities, and taking action for global justice. This course is open to anyone with an interest in educating or raising awareness about development and inequality, including but not limited to youth workers, teachers, and those working in group settings.

Development Education is about increasing people's awareness and understanding of global issues and the interdependence of different countries and parts of the world in relation to these issues. In particular, it is about what sustains under-development and what is needed to reach and sustain more equal development. It is an education based on reflection, analysis, and action at local and global level.

Participants will be expected:

• fill out a learning journal during the course to encourage critical reflection on their learning.

• actively participate in each session.

• work with other participants to prepare and deliver a short activity for the group  by the end of the course.

2012 Course Fees:

Cost: €150 (waged); €105 (Comhlámh member waged); €100 (Concession - student and unwaged); €90 (Comhlámh member concession - student and unwaged); €5 Asylum seeker

Comhlámh membership costs €45 for waged, €10 for students and unwaged, €25 for the overseas rate, and €1 for asylum seekers. It opens up lots of great opportunities, and would pay for itself if you did this course! Check out http://www.comhlamh.org/get-involved-join-us.html for further details on what’s on offer.

Time: 6:30pm-9:00pm

Venue: Irish Aid Centre, 27-31 Upper O'Connell Street, Dublin 1.
Dates: 31st January to 27th March

Contact: For more information about this course or to apply contact roisin@comhlamh.org or call 014783490

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