Product Description
by Benjamin Mallon (Editor), Fionnuala Waldron (Editor), Caitríona Ní Cassaithe (Editor)
This book pushes the theoretical boundaries of human rights education, engaging with complex questions of climate-related injustices, re-imagining education through a decolonising lens, and problematising the relationship between rights and responsibilities.
Author Biography
Benjamin Mallon is Assistant Professor of Geography and Citizenship Education at the School of STEM Education, Innovation & Global Studies in the Institute of Education, Dublin City University, Ireland. He researches and teaches in the area of education for sustainability, with a particular focus on pedagogical approaches which address conflict, challenge violence and support the development of peaceful societies.
Fionnuala Waldron is Professor Emerita and Cregan Professor of Teacher Education at the DCU Institute of Education, Dublin City University, Ireland. She has published widely in history education, human rights education and global citizenship. She co-founded the Centre for Human Rights and Citizenship Education (DCU) with Brian Ruane in collaboration with Amnesty Ireland.
Caitríona Ní Cassaithe is Assistant Professor of History Education in the Institute of Education, Dublin City University, Ireland. Her expertise is in the areas of historical enquiry and the development of children's historical thinking skills. Her other research interests include heritage and place-based education, teaching controversial issues and disciplinary literacy.
