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Campus Encounters 2011Porvoo, Finland
Dr Alan BruceUniversal Learning SystemsDublin14 April 2011
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1. Setting the Scene
Impact of change Peripheral development in Europe Globalization Learning and community Learning and civil strife Conflict transformation and N. Ireland Dimensions of innovation Competence and creativity in a multicultural Europe
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Initial questions
Learning in chaos: where are we? End of history or start of the unknown? Hidden lives, silent voices: secret
communities? Fractured identities: who are we? Values and vision: why do we need
sustainable development?
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Antonio Gramsci
The old world is dying.
The new world struggles to be born.
Now is the time of monsters.
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2. Impact of change
Patterns of constant transformation Permanent migration and mobility Flexible structures and modalities Outsourcing and end of job norms Knowledge economy Structural inequalities
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Framework of change
Globalization Stratification Labor market upheaval Rights and inclusion Access, quality and innovation in
education
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Globalized imperatives
Urbanized futures Permanent exclusion and inequality Invisible otherness Trajectories of developmental progress Embedded violence
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The periphery hits back
Spectres at the gates Searching for meaning Searching for values Lampedusa to London: the trek of
despair Learning systems and critical reflection Asserting identity: from gästarbeiter to
citizen
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Urban nightmares?
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3. Learning innovation and community Commodification of knowledge Impact on education systems (Freire,
Illich, Field) Impact on work (Braverman, Haraszti,
Davis) Impact on community: alienation and
anomie
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Innovation and creativity
Core of innovation: ability to assess critically and express freely
Fundamental: ability to ask questions that challenge existing relations
Innovation: re-examination of existing reality by posing viable alternatives
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Learning and inclusive communities
Creating shared meaning in uncertain times
Providing support and inclusion Valuing difference as a critical
advantage Shaping futures not reacting to them
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US perspectives
Constitutional rights: life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
All men are created equal… but Final frontiers: integration and
assimilation Uncertain directions: from Abu Ghraib to
Guantanamo
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European perspectives
Rights of man: liberty, equality, fraternity Thematic mythologies: social inclusion Hidden pasts: colonialism, fascism,
exterminism The Union in crisis
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Common trajectories
Demographic changes: ageing and work Women and labor market participation Immigration Cultural and religious difference Urbanization Stress and conflict
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4. N. Ireland: roots of conflict
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History as nightmare
Divided identities Cultural difference Inequality and injustice Ethnic and religious conflict Partition of Ireland 1921 Constant rebellion: the Civil Rights
struggle and 1968 Europe’s long war: 1969-1994
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The fractured island
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The troubled nation
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Attempting solutions
Peace process: 1990s Belfast Agreement 1998 Innovative politics: power sharing Policing Shared space Common language: divided identities Divided learning Prejudice, discrimination, sectarianism
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Constructing shared learning Overcoming mistrust Emphasis on those who participated,
experienced, suffered Origins of Expac The Messines project Role of EU: Peace and Reconciliation
Program Role of US: learning exchange and IFI
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5. Conflicts of Interest and RCN
Curriculum development Workshop based seminars DVD footage – multimedia Distance learning support Case studies Personal testimony: guest lecturers Conflict transformation training Mediation skills
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Starting point…..2007
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Engaging learners
Community uptake Republican groups Loyalist groups Interaction and conflict Addressing identity Comparative analysis Adult education methodology
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Modules
Origins and nature of conflict Case study: Balkans Conflicts and human rights Case study: Spain Sectarianism and discrimination Case study: European Union Reconciliation and change Case study/practicum: South Africa
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Methodology
Expert external testimony/witness Media and film Site visits Debate History and identity Shared learning projects Academic inputs Learning support and application
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Apprentice Boys’ Hall: Derry
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Learning outcomes
Mediation skills Approaching the other Understanding historic legacies Dialogue and acceptance Defining trust Creating shared learning and action Community action and sustainability
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Belfast 2009
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Teachers, Derry 2010
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Learners
Community groups Teachers Ex-combatants Local government officials Mediators Ex-prisoners (political) Probation staff Adult educators
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Rural Community Network Established 1991 Supporting rural communities in
transition Addressing equity and shared
engagement Programs and initiatives Dealing with legacies of violence
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RCN key objectives/programs Social justice Self-determination Working and learning together Sustainable communities Participation Reflective practice
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Rural Enabler Program
Dealing with sectarianism, racism and division in rural communities
Established 2010 Shared learning initiatives Cooperative enterprises Addressing exclusion and fear Accessing quality learning
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Developing linkage: Greece
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Developing linkage: school debates
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Embedding learning
Accreditation: QUB 2011 European application: Balkans, UK Rights, diversity, community Conflict resolution methodologies Technology and e-learning Dealing with hatred and conflict Sustainable, innovative learning Future directions
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Continuing threat: April 2011
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Communities empowered Relevance Sustainability Cogency Academic depth User friendliness Progression and deepening From reconciliation to transformation Lessons for Europe
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From hope to reality