Friday 21 December 2012

Global Citizens: Development Education Theory & Practice

Kerry One World Centre (KOWC) invites you to attend this insightful course for Adult Basic Skills/Literacy Educators - fully funded by the EU. Join with an international group of professionals and peers to enhance your skills and improve your capacity to assist your students to learn in an environment that encourages active citizenship.

Development Education (DE) methodologies will be introduced by an expert team and participants will be facilitated to explore how to integrate DE approaches and resources into their work. Take this opportunity to gain crucial competences to boost your personal and professional profile as well as the potential of your organisation.

The course is fully funded by the European Union's Grundtvig Lifelong Learning Programme. You will first need to apply to your national agency before 16th January 2013 to obtain this grant. Applications can take several days so it's best to begin your application now.

Course Dates:
Session 1: 27/05/2013 - 31/05/2013
Session 2: 17/06/2013 - 21/06/2013
The course takes place in Tralee/Kerry, Ireland.

Costs:
A grant is available under the EU Grundtvig Inservice programme to cover travel & accommodation expenses and fees for this course.

Registration:
Attendees must register by Monday, January 16th 2013.

Further information:
Contact Mary McGillicuddy by email coordinator@kade.ie of KOWC

How to apply:
1. Find your National Agency here.
2. Email them or visit their website to download the application form for Grundtvig in-service training. Grundtvig is for teachers of adult learners or other forms of informal learning (for example librarians, local council staff)
3. Choose the dates that you want to attend (Session 1: 27/5/2012 - 31/5/2012, or Session 2: 17/6/2012 - 21/6/2012).
4. Complete the pre-registration booking form. You will be issued with a pre-acceptance letter by email.
5. Complete your National Agency form.
6. Submit the application form and pre-acceptance letter in time for your local national deadlines (all countries are different so check with your local Agency).
7. Please contact coordinator@kade.ie with details of your acceptance/rejection.
8. We will then furnish you with the necessary pre-course information.

Further details can be found on the Kerry One World Centre website: www.kade.ie/globalcitizens

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