Global Education in Ireland - (Advances in Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship) (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

This open access book brings together leading global education (GE) practitioners and academics to, for the first time, provide a history of GE in Ireland.Ireland is regarded as a leader in the field of GE worldwide, with a rich history going back to the 1970s. Despite this, there is a lack of reflection on its role and contribution to GE internationally. This book bridges this gap, critically exploring the history of global education policy and practice in the Irish context from different perspectives from across the education spectrum in Ireland, and internationally. The contributors explore the philosophical, pedagogical and globalisation influences on GE, as well as policy trends and curriculum developments. The range of topics discussed include: GE and the sustainable development goals; global citizenship education; activism; solidarity; and critical pedagogy. The role of institutions and other stakeholders are discussed as well as the challenges for transformative practice. Alongside thematic chapters, practical case studies are introduced which illustrate GE practice over time. Relevant to practitioners of global education in Ireland and beyond, the book puts forward a critical, radical and decolonial GE.

The ebook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licence on bloomsburycollections.com. Open access was funded by the Irish Research Council.

Review Quotes

"An insightful journey through the nuanced history and future trajectories of global education in Ireland. This book offers a compelling perspective that is both critical and forward-thinking, making it essential reading for anyone interested in global education's evolution." --Emiliano Bosio, Toyo University, Japan

"This book makes an important contribution to the discourse and practice of Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship. It draws on lessons from Ireland as one of the leaders of Global Education in Europe, and brings in voices and perspectives from a wide range of actors and strategies for development." --Namrata Sharma, State University of New York, USA

"An Irish voice with international implications for global education." --Karena Menzie-Ballantyne, Central Queensland University, Australia

About the Author

Eilish Dillon is Assistant Professor of International Development at Maynooth University, Ireland.

Niamh Gaynor is Associate Professor of Law and Government at Dublin City University, Ireland.

Gerard McCann is Senior Lecturer in International Studies at St. Mary's University College, Northern Ireland.