Events and Activities
Developing a Global Perspective for Educators aims to integrate the themes of peace and justice, human rights, environmental sustainability and international development into educational curricula and practice, and thus instills a commitment to support Canada’s efforts abroad and at home among teachers and students.
The 2011-2012 initiative is multifaceted and stems from an increased commitment and expertise of the Faculty of Education to promote the knowledge, skills and attitudes of educators to work in an increasingly diverse and global community. Events will be in English unless designated bilingual. Most reference material will be available in French and in English. Follow link to view program booklet.
DGPE Seminar Series
Understanding the Sustainable Future
September 28, 2011 — 12:00 to 12:50pm (LMX 477)
Education for Sustainable Development, Education for Sustainability, Sustainable Education… what do they all mean? How do they differ? How do they relate to environmental education, ecological literacy and ‘eco-justice’ pedagogy, as well as Global Education more generally? What is effective pedagogy around sustainability? These essential questions will frame an interactive seminar where participants will explore the history of environmental education, broader sustainability discourse and the recent Ontario Ministry of Education (2007) report— Shaping our Schools, Shaping our Future— and (2009) policy framework—Acting Today, Shaping Tomorrow— which collectively focus on the various ways environmental education (and sustainability) could be narrated across the school curriculum. This seminar has two aims: to better inform new teachers on where environmental education (and sustainability) came from, where it is now, and where it may go from here; as well as highlighting resources, existing school projects and models that are inspiring meaningful change towards sustainability. Seminar Series Facilitator: Lisa Glithero. To register, please visit www.education.uottawa.ca/en/events. Follow link to view poster. For more information, please contact Lisa Glithero at eglit017@uottawa.ca
DGPE Fall Institute
Engaging Youth as Global Citizens: Activate Learning
September 30 & October 1, 2011
The Institute focuses on such themes as basic education, HIV/AIDS, anti-racist education, gender equity, human rights, democracy and good governance. The Institute offers workshops, lectures and plenary sessions featuring practical ideas and diverse applications for educators at all levels. Main sessions are bilingual and workshops in English and French are offered. Please consult http://www.education.uottawa.ca/en/peace or the event program for full details.
DGPE Seminar Series
Students and Educators as Activists: Exploring social justice oriented learning, community-based action projects, and service learning
October 19, 2011 — 12:00 to 12:50pm (LMX 477)
How do we as educators create learning opportunities with our students to enact positive social change? How can new teachers mobilize youth toward social justice? Through a conversation-style format, seminar participants will explore the idea, roles and tensions of students and educators as ‘activists,’ as well as examine pedagogical approaches to teaching and learning that (might) engender agency in youth—the idea that we as teachers and students can go beyond deconstructing texts and systems to include participating in the ‘re/authoring’ of new and more just, sustainable narratives. This seminar aims to support new teachers in finding some necessary resources to further their practice as educators committed to social justice, youth engagement and change. Seminar Series Facilitator: Lisa Glithero. To register, please visit www.education.uottawa.ca/en/events. Follow link to view poster. For more information, please contact Lisa Glithero at eglit017@uottawa.ca
Global Education Resource Fair
January 25, 2012 — 10:00am to 2:00pm (Lobby of LMX)
Curriculum materials in both English and French provided by NGO and government organizations.
DGPE Seminar Series
Exploring Democratic Spaces, Places and Perspectives in Education
January 25, 2012 — 12:00 to 12:50pm (LMX 477)
How can we as educators mobilize youth toward peace and democratic engagement? This participatory seminar will examine the above question through various lenses including a CBC Podcast of Ursula Franklin (May 2010) speaking on Peace, Democracy and her notion of “scrupling”; a recent essay by Brigette DePape, the rogue Page; the recent Occupy Wall Street Movement and more. Participants will also explore the deficit, as indicated in educational research, of youth’s lack of knowledge on democratic process as well as discuss ways in which youth can and are (peacefully) engaging in social change movements. Seminar Series Facilitator: Lisa Glithero. To register, please visit www.education.uottawa.ca/en/events. Follow link to view poster. For more information, please contact Lisa Glithero at eglit017@uottawa.ca
DGPE Seminar Series
“Earth to Table”: Development and the Local Food Movement
February 15, 2012 — 12:00 to 12:50pm (LMX 477)
How can we as educators make connections to the Ontario curriculum in terms of addressing environmental sustainability, social justice, and human rights through a local food movement curriculum? As public awareness grows around the socio-cultural, ecological and economic implications of global, transnational food corporations, we are witnessing a social movement here in Canada and abroad around a revitalization of small-scale, sustainable food production; a movement that educational research suggests is highly relevant in the education of today’s youth. This seminar will explore what is currently happening in schools with regards to local food movements including the Edible Schoolyard Project. Resources and strategies as to how to design curriculum and initiative school and community-based food projects as new teachers will be shared. Seminar Series Facilitator: Lisa Glithero. To register, please visit www.education.uottawa.ca/en/events. Follow link to view poster. For more information, please contact Lisa Glithero at eglit017@uottawa.ca
DGPE Winter Institute
February 23, 2012
A conference organized by teacher candidates to profile how to incorporate issues of gender equality, environmental sustainability and peace education into the regular curriculum. The Institute offers workshops led by educators, teacher candidates, graduate students and members of various organizations, including NGOs. Main sessions are bilingual and workshops in English and French are offered. Full details coming soon!
After-Class Workshops
Led by local NGOs and instructors, these presentations introduce NGOs’ educational materials, demonstrate how to utilize these materials in the classroom, and address new approaches to development education. The first activity on October 5, 2011 to celebrate World Teacher’s Day will be sponsored by CODE – Project Love.
Global Education Research Network
A monthly gathering of professors, graduate students and teacher education candidates to discuss and present developing ideas and research in the field of global education. Watch for announcements of the first meeting. All are welcome to attend. Meetings will be bilingual. Presently, DGPE is involved in a research project with the Ministry of Education. This research is funded by the Knowledge Network for Applied Education Research (KNAER).
Film Series
A series of documentary films focusing on peace and global issues. Presentations also include discussion and related activities. Look for posters and email messages providing the names and descriptions of the films to be shown on each date. Subtitles can be used on films and discussions can be bilingual.
Community Service Learning
In collaboration with the Experiential Service Learning Centre at the University of Ottawa, DGPE/DPGEE incorporates community service learning projects into various courses. Students are given opportunities to complete a minimum of 30 hours of community service and to receive a co-curricular certificate from the university. Students can earn hours by volunteering to help facilitate our different events.
Outreach Program
Through the Community Service Learning component of our program we facilitate volunteer placements for students within the school system, community organizations, and non-governmental organizations. During such placements, Bachelor of Education students have an opportunity to develop and implement resources that focus on peace and social justice education, human rights, gender equality, environmental sustainability, and international development.