my question exactly just a few months ago Donna- below is some information on what development education involves - active world citizenship really:
 
'Access for all to educational opportunities to be aware of and understand their rights and responsibilities as global citizens and their potential to effect change for a more just and equal world...' from the White Paper on irish Aid (www.developmenteducation.ie)
 
The following have been identified as areas to be included in any education programmes on the topic:
 
1. Dispositions & Values

Respect for self 
Respect for others 
A sense of social responsibility 
A sense of belonging 
A commitment tlearning 
An engagement with change 
2. Capabilities & Skills

Communication skills 
Critical reasoning and thinking skills 
Social skills 
Action skills 
3. Ideas & Understanding

The centrality of relationships 
The disparities in human living conditions 
The importance of technological & economic change 
The concepts of democracy, governance & citizenship 
Cultural identities, conflict & conciliation 
Rules, rights & responsibilities 
Gender identities 
Sustainable development & conservation 
4. Experiences and Actions
THanks
Margot


Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 13:20:52 -0400From: djgbrian at utk.eduTo: workplace at nifl.govSubject: [Workplace 1381] "Development Education"






Margot,
Maybe this question will reveal my ignorance, but can you tell me what you mean by “Development Education?”  It may be something simple that should register with me immediately, but I’ll bet I’m not the only one on the list who was scratching her head when reading your query!
Donna
 

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From: workplace-bounces at nifl.gov [mailto:workplace-bounces at nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Margot WalshSent: Monday, May 12, 2008 8:23 AMTo: workplace at nifl.govSubject: [Workplace 1371] FW: Subscriber Tips
 

> Dear all,> Have any of you used Development Ediucation as a focus/topic for workplace literacy programme?> Thanks, really enjoying the conversations> > Margot Walsh> Workplace Basic Education Coordinator> Co Clare > Ireland> 

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