FERA Conference on Education takes place in Joensuu, 21-22.11.2019. GERIF has also an theme group in the Conference, and both reseachers and practioners are welcome there. See more information (also in English) here
http://www.uef.fi/web/kt-paivat2019/globaalikasvatuksen-teemaryhma
Best regards,
Antti Kylänpää
Hi everyone on the GERIF-mailing list!
Next year 6-8.5.2020 a three-day conference on "Curriculums for Social Justice" will be held at the Åbo Akademi campus in Vaasa (Faculty of Education and Welfare Studies).
The topic of the seminar is in many ways related to global education research. I'm on the organizing committee myself and behalf of the committee I wish you all warmly welcome to participate. Below, you'll find a description of the conference. You can also check out our webpage: http://blogs2.abo.fi/minorityseminar2020/ and the attached Call for papers.
Have a nice midsummer everyone!
Best,
Heidi Henriksson
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Call for Papers: Minority Seminar 2020: Curriculums for Social Justice May 6-8, 2020 at Åbo Akademi University, Vaasa, Finland
The minority research profile at Åbo Akademi University invites you to its fifth annual seminar that will take place in Vaasa, Finland from May 6th to 8th, 2020. The 2020 theme is “Curriculums for Social Justice” with the aim to collectively discuss how to develop justice-oriented pedagogies. With permeating signs of racism, harassment and violence, as well as increasing social inequalities both locally and globally, there is a need to reflect on the role of education in relation to social justice.
Confirmed keynote speakers at the seminar are:
Vanessa Andreotti (University of British Columbia)
Audrey Bryan (Dublin City University)
Nancy Commins & Kara Viesca (University of Colorado, Denver & University of Nebraska, Lincoln, joint keynote)
Pigga Keskitalo (University of Lapland)
Mariana Souto-Manning (Teachers College, Columbia University)
Greg Wiggan (University of North Carolina, Charlotte)
Important Dates:
Submission of Abstract Deadline: September 31, 2019
Notification of acceptance: December 1, 2019
Registration Deadline: March 1, 2020
For more information, please visit our seminar page: http://blogs2.abo.fi/minorityseminar2020/ We look forward to seeing you at the Vaasa campus of Åbo Akademi University, Finland. For any enquiries, please contact: minorityseminar2020(a)abo.fi
Viestin välitti, Sanna Rekola / Fingo
Bridge 47 - Tender for a Regional Knowledge Exchange Consultant – Northern European Partnership
The Bridge 47 – Building Global Citizenship<https://www.eadi.org/bridge-47-building-global-citizenship/> project mobilises global civil society to contribute to global justice and eradication of poverty through Global Citizenship Education (GCE). The project provides a space for civil society organisations, activists and other interested people to interact with one another, exchange information and resources and develop new and innovative approaches for global citizenship education. The project focuses on joint advocacy efforts and building new partnerships, while it also supports the civil society to develop new and effective approaches to reaching out to new stakeholders and provides tools to promote and act upon Global Citizenship Education. The project works closely with partners engaged in informal and non-formal education and life-long learning with a view to promoting transformative change in society. Download the full tender here<https://www.eadi.org/typo3/fileadmin/user_upload/Tender_Northern_Partnershi…>
The United Nations 2030 Agenda considers education central in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and for the first time in the global context, recognises that parallel efforts are needed to ensure that all lifelong learners, of different ages and backgrounds, acquire the knowledge and skills to promote sustainable development as outlined in detail by SDG 4.7. Working towards this goal, the B47 project facilitates the implementation of this target and I) aims at developing and promoting successful policies and practices concerning new and innovative ways of reaching out to the wider society OR ii) responds to the focus shift from formal education to informal and non-formal education and invites us to rethink the knowledge, skills, and capacities we all need as world citizens.
EADI, the European Association of Development Research and Training Institutes takes the leading role in the work on Knowledge Exchange Partnerships which serve to ensure a free flow of information and best practices between research institutions and civil society organisations. This is done by building new and strengthening existing regional partnerships. With a series of events, workshops and conferences over the next years, we are contributing to bridge gaps between civil society organisations and academia. The regional Knowledge Exchange Partnerships in Iberia, Northern Europe and South-Eastern Europe will be open to interested civil society organisations and academic institutions.
Further information on the Bridge47 website<http://The>
Purpose
The purpose of this post is three-fold. Firstly, it is to establish a regional GCE Knowledge Exchange Partnership mainly in the United Kingdom and Denmark - called Northern Europe partnership - by building a network of practitioners and scholars. Secondly, it is central in organising three regional events to exchange practical and academic knowledge on GCE. Thirdly, it makes sure that ideas developed, and knowledge gathered within the regional network is fed into the process of creating a massive open online course (MOOC).
Tasks
* Identify regional civil society organisations and scholars that should be integrated into the Knowledge Exchange Partnership on GCE.
* Uphold the regional network by communicating on a regular basis about events and project related news.
* Organise three regional events. 1) Network building; 2) Reflecting on GCE and designing for the MOOC; 3) Training for teaching GCE and the MOOC
* Identify regional resources and persons that should be featured in a massive open online course. Feed this information and further findings to the massive open online course coordinator and the Knowledge Exchange Partnerships coordinator.
Main Deliverables
* Organising three regional Knowledge Exchange events.
* Acting as a regional contact person for Knowledge Exchange Partnerships.
* Support the content development of a massive open online course.
Support
This work will be supported by the Knowledge Exchange Officer, who is responsible for the general coordination of Knowledge Exchange Partnerships within all three regions – namely Iberia; South-Eastern Europe and Northern Europe countries.
Timeline
It is anticipated that this combined work would comprise about 20 days: 4 days for each of the three regional events, 4 days for taking care of the regional partnership and 4 days of supporting the development of a massive open online course.
Personal Specification
* Excellent knowledge of the Northern Europe – mainly United Kingdom and Denmark - civil society and research landscape
* An understanding and knowledge of Global Citizenship Education in the specific regional context
* Excellent written and oral communication in English
* Ability to write messages for a variety of audiences
Budget
The tenderer should include their proposed daily rate, which should include all costs. The successful proposal should include a working budget between €8,000-€10,000 (including VAT).
Tender Methodology:
Please submit your CV and your tender under the following headings:
* Contact Information
* Relevant Experience
* Work plan including timeframe
* Budget - including daily rate of consultant.
* Two references (including telephone numbers) and web links to your previous work (if available)
Maximum tender document 2 pages
Tender timeline:
Advertisement published 03rd June 2019
Deadline for submitting tenders is Friday 5th July 2019
Selections take place week commencing 08th July 2019
Consultant appointed and starts working 15st July 2019
Consultant ends working latest: 30th June 2020
Any questions should be directed to Talia Vela-Eiden - Knowledge Exchange Officer, tender(a)eadi.org<mailto:tender@eadi.org>
Download the Tender as PDF<https://www.eadi.org/typo3/fileadmin/user_upload/Tender_Northern_Partnershi…>
Futher information on EADI’s website<https://www.eadi.org/news-archive/2019.06/bridge-47-tender-for-a-regional-k…>
Sanna Rekola
Asiantuntija, globaalikasvatus | Fingo
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