| Celebrations to mark 2nd anniversary of part-time BA programme |
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All Hallows College invites Professor Gillian Robinson to deliver 2nd Annual lecture
To celebrate the second year since inception of its part-time BA programme, All Hallows College invited Professor Gillian Robinson to deliver the 2nd Annual Lecture at the college on Wednesday 5th October 2011 at 8pm.
Members of the part-time BA teaching and administrative staff with Professor Gillian Robinson (L-R): Colm Kilgallon, Dr Patrick McDevitt, President, All Hallows College, Anne Murphy, Prof. Gillian Robinson, Siobháin Larkin, Margaret Doyle, Dr. Joe McCann
Entitled Approaches to Peace Education, Professor Robinson’s talk covered some of the alternative approaches to peace education that INCORE - International Conflict Research Institute, has been involved in over the past few years and, in particular, approaches that have benefited from the expertise of adults from outside the traditional educational sectors.
Part-time BA at All Hallows College The Adult Learning BA represents a unique and distinctive approach to higher education for adults in Ireland, by linking experience with study and focusing on achievable outcomes of learning. This flexible, modular BA that the student designs according to their own interests and goals is open to all adult learners aged 23 years and older. Credits are given for existing skills, knowledge or experience, thus quickening the route to degree. The degree was launched in September 2009 with a total of 25 students. With three intakes per year during 2010 and 2011, the programme now boasts over 137 students, far exceeding expectations, with one student graduating in October 2011.
Following Prof. Robinson's talk, staff, students and guests enjoyed refreshments and a chat in the college dining room. |
