Teaching approaches and methodologies include, where relevant: Critical Pedagogy; Multimedia; Community-Linked Learning; Creative Arts, Drama, Digital Storytelling and Film.
I have led the following research projects:
More recent academic funding grants are outlined in the Research Grants section below. Prior to my recent academic career (I started my PhD in 2014), I was engaged with a number of NGOs and I had a particularly strong record in attracting grants. I consider it one of my strongest skills. All of the grants mentioned in this section and the Research Grants section, were applications I completed myself, although sometimes under an NGO, under my consultancy work or under a named Principal Investigator in academic settings.
Pre 2014 I applied successfully for the following grants:
European Union Grants
Irish Statutory Local/National
Major Philanthropy
Non-Governmental
Previously I have lectured in the following fields:
Teaching approaches and methodologies include, where relevant: Critical Pedagogy; Multimedia; Community-Linked Learning; Creative Arts, Drama, Digital Storytelling and Film.
Biography
Dr. Gertrude Cotter is a Lecturer at the Centre for Global Development, UCC. She lectures in the field of Development and Global Citizenship Education. She is the academic coordinator of the Praxis Project, UCC’s flagship project aiming to promote and integrate Development and Global Citizenship Education across the university. This project is based at the Centre for Global Development. She is also the co-academic coordinator of ‘Id Est’ a project which introduces student teachers to Development Education. In the past, she has lectured in International Relations and Latin American History at the school of education and also coordinated UCC’s Diploma in Development Studies. She also lectured in Community Development, Social Care Management and Reflective Practice at the Tralee Institute of Technology. She was previously CEO of Nasc, the Irish Immigrant Support Centre, and played a seminal role in its development. She also managed community development projects and family resource centres in Ireland. She has worked in France, Italy and the UK in different capacities. In earlier years she worked as a development worker in Bolivia and Thailand. Alongside Development Education, she has a particular interest in Refugee, Asylum-Seeker and Migrant support and advocacy, education for people with disabilities, Community-Linked Learning and Multimedia Learning. Her PhD research is about engaging students in development education through community-linked learning and multimedia storytelling, locally and globally. She has a wide range of third-level qualifications, including three masters, an MSc in Development Management, an MA in (Latin American) History and an MA in Digital Humanities. She is a qualified secondary school teacher and has four higher diplomas, in Education, Social Science Research, Public Relations and Creative Digital Marketing. Research Interests
Education for Social Justice, Human Rights and Global Citizenship.Teaching approaches and methodologies include, where relevant: Critical Pedagogy; Multimedia; Community-Linked Learning; Creative Arts, Drama, Digital Storytelling and Film.
- Activism
- Community-Based Learning
- Story Telling/ Social Justice
- Technology Enhanced Learning
- Radio and Development Education
I have led the following research projects:
- Development and Intercultural Education (DICE) Project, 2010; Research project across schools and teacher training colleges in Ireland leading to the production of a guide (DVD) for schools on Development and Intercultural Education; Research project across schools and teacher training colleges in Ireland leading to the production of a guide (DVD) for schools on Development and Intercultural Education;
- Integrating Ireland (Now the Integration Centre) 2003-4; Commissioned as a researcher and published book “A Guide to Published Research on Refugees, Asylum-Seekers and Immigrants in Ireland”, Integrating Ireland, Dublin 2004. Reprinted 2005/2006; Commissioned as a researcher and published book “A Guide to Published Research on Refugees, Asylum-Seekers and Immigrants in Ireland”, Integrating Ireland, Dublin 2004. Reprinted 2005/2006;
- Higher Education Equality Unit, UCC 2002-2003; Worked as a researcher and published “Creating an Intercultural Campus”, (with M. Fitzgibbon), Higher Education Equality Unit, Cork, 2002;
- Irish Centre for Migration Studies, UCC 2001 Commissioned to carry out research for West Limerick Partnership. This Needs Analysis of Migrant Workers in West Limerick interviewing 80 people and using SPSS software.
- As CEO of Nasc, the Irish Immigrant Support Centre 2001-2009 I led several research projects, the most significant of which were:
- “In Our Own Words” Nasc training guide based on the experiences of people who are Immigrants, Refugees and Asylum-Seekers living in Ireland. (Ed), Nasc, Cork. First edition 2006. Second Ed 2008 (Project linked UCC Migration Studies Students and Migrants);
- “North Meets South” Development Education Sessions for Older Teenagers (Ed), Nasc, Cork, 2008;
- “Hidden Cork” Perspectives of Asylum Seekers on Direct Provision and the Asylum Legal System, (Ed) Nasc, 2008 (Led this project which involved interviews and semi-structured interviews with Asylum-Seekers in Cork);
- “Employment, Enterprise and Education: A Guide for Migrants in Cork”, (Ed) Nasc, Cork 2008;
- “Integrating the Future: Nasc’s Strategy on Access to Employment, Education and Enterprise for Migrants in Cork”, (Ed) Nasc, Cork, 2008 (Led this project which involved consultation with migrants, education/ enterprise/employment bodies and academics.);
- “Where are We Now”. Led consultation process with asylum seekers and produced this film for Cork European Year of Culture 2005 with Frameworks Films.
More recent academic funding grants are outlined in the Research Grants section below. Prior to my recent academic career (I started my PhD in 2014), I was engaged with a number of NGOs and I had a particularly strong record in attracting grants. I consider it one of my strongest skills. All of the grants mentioned in this section and the Research Grants section, were applications I completed myself, although sometimes under an NGO, under my consultancy work or under a named Principal Investigator in academic settings.
Pre 2014 I applied successfully for the following grants:
European Union Grants
- European Social Fund: €50,000
- European Integration Fund: €10,000
Irish Statutory Local/National
- Social and Family Affairs/Training and Equipment: €10,000
Irish Aid/Staff: - Irish Aid/Staff: €50,000
- Arts Office City Council European Year of Culture: €10,000
- Dept Environment/City Council/HSE: €20,000
- Irish Aid Major Grant for National NGO (Client): €150,000
Major Philanthropy
- Atlantic Philanthropies: €450,000
- One Foundation: €150,000
- Rowntree Trust Seed Funding: €40,000
Non-Governmental
- Trócaire: €15,000
- Community Foundation: €5,000
- Business in the Community Support:
- Also applied successfully to FAS for Community Employment Staff and to the VEC for tutor hour funding.
Research Grants
| Project | Funding Body | Start Date | End Date | Award | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu - Student teachers' civic engagement with DE: Phase 5 | Other: Not Listed | 01-OCT-18 | 01-SEP-19 | €10,000.00 | |
| Development Education Strategic Partnership Grant Scheme (with Community Radio Youghal) | Other: Not Listed | 01-JAN-19 | 31-DEC-19 | €6,000.00 | |
| Civic Engagement in Social Justice Issues | Irish Research Council | 01-JAN-14 | 28-FEB-18 | €96,000.00 | |
| Development Education Strategic Partnership Grant Scheme (with Community Radio Youghal) | Other: Not Listed | 01-JAN-18 | 31-DEC-18 | €6,000.00 | |
| Ubuntu - Student teachers' civic engagement with DE: Phase 3 | Other: Not Listed | 01-OCT-16 | 01-OCT-17 | €5,100.00 | |
| Development Education Grant Scheme (with Community Radio Youghal) | Other: Not Listed | 01-JAN-16 | 31-DEC-16 | €5,000.00 | |
| Praxis Project Year 2, Integrating Development and Global Citizenship Education across UCC. With Centre for Global Development. | Other: Not Listed | 01-SEP-20 | 30-SEP-21 | €75,000.00 | |
| Ubuntu - Student teachers' civic engagement with DE: Phase 4 | Other: Not Listed | 01-SEP-17 | 01-SEP-18 | €7,000.00 | |
| Ubuntu - Student teachers' civic engagement with DE: Phase 2 | Other: Not Listed | 01-OCT-15 | 01-OCT-16 | €5,000.00 | |
| Praxis Project Year 1, Integrating Development and Global Citizenship Education across UCC – with Centre for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL) | Other: Not Listed | 01-SEP-19 | 30-SEP-20 | €20,000.00 | |
| Artist in the Community | Other: Not Listed | 01-OCT-15 | 01-JUN-16 | €10,000.00 | |
| Older Person’s Grant – Citizenship and Community Gardening (with Family Carers) | Other: Not Listed | 01-OCT-14 | 01-DEC-15 | €6,000.00 | |
| Cork City Twinning Grant 1 – with School of German | Other: Not Listed | 01-OCT-15 | 01-DEC-15 | €500.00 | |
| Cork City Twinning Grant 1 – With Family Carers Cork and Cardiff | Other: Not Listed | 01-OCT-15 | 01-DEC-16 | €500.00 | |
| Global Citizenship & Disability | Other: Not Listed | 01-OCT-15 | 01-DEC-15 | €1,000.00 | |
| Development Education Strategic Partnership Grant Scheme (with Community Radio Youghal) | Other: Not Listed | 01-JAN-20 | 31-DEC-20 | €6,000.00 | |
| Development Education Grant Scheme (with Community Radio Youghal) | Other: Not Listed | 01-JAN-14 | 31-DEC-14 | €5,000.00 | |
| Community Foundation of Ireland (Women in Leadership for ethnic minority groups) | Other: Not Listed | 01-OCT-14 | 01-DEC-15 | €6,000.00 | |
| Development Education Grant Scheme (with Community Radio Youghal) | Other: Not Listed | 01-JAN-17 | 21-DEC-17 | €6,000.00 | |
| Ubuntu - Student teachers' civic engagement with DE: Phase I | Other: Not Listed | 01-SEP-14 | 31-AUG-15 | €5,000.00 | |
| Older Person’s Grant – Citizenship and Community Gardening (with Cheshire Homes) | Other: Not Listed | 01-OCT-15 | 01-DEC-16 | €6,000.00 | |
| Development Education Grant Scheme (with Community Radio Youghal) | Other: Not Listed | 01-JAN-15 | 31-DEC-15 | €5,000.00 |
Publications
Books
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2017) | “Human Rights. Our Rights!” - Communicating Human Rights in Community Radio. Trainer’s Handbook & Resources. Cotter, G. (2017) “Human Rights. Our Rights!” - Communicating Human Rights in Community Radio. Trainer’s Handbook & Resources. Galway, Ireland: CRAOL: The Community Radio Forum of Ireland, Galway. [Details] | |
| (2008) | Employment, Enterprise and Education: A Guide for Migrants in Cork. Cotter, G., (Ed.) (2008) Employment, Enterprise and Education: A Guide for Migrants in Cork. Cork, Ireland: Nasc, the Irish Immigrant Support Centre, Cork. [Details] | |
| (2008) | Integrating the Future: Nasc’s Strategy on Access to Employment, Education and Enterprise for Migrants in Cork. Cotter, G. (2008) Integrating the Future: Nasc’s Strategy on Access to Employment, Education and Enterprise for Migrants in Cork. Cork, Ireland: Nasc, the Irish Immigrant Support Centre, Cork. [Details] | |
| (2008) | “North Meets South” Development Education Sessions for Older Teenagers. Cotter, G., (Ed.) (2008) “North Meets South” Development Education Sessions for Older Teenagers. Cork, Ireland: Nasc, the Irish Immigrant Support Centre, Cork. [Details] | |
| (2006) | “In Our Own Words” Nasc training guide based on the experiences of people who are Immigrants, Refugees and Asylum-Seekers living in Ireland. Cotter, G., (Ed.) (2006) “In Our Own Words” Nasc training guide based on the experiences of people who are Immigrants, Refugees and Asylum-Seekers living in Ireland. Cork, Ireland: Nasc, the Irish Immigrant Support Centre, Cork. [Details] | |
| (2004) | A Guide to Published Research on Refugees, Asylum-Seekers and Immigrants in Ireland. Cotter, G. (2004) A Guide to Published Research on Refugees, Asylum-Seekers and Immigrants in Ireland. Dublin, Ireland: Integrating Ireland, Dublin. [Details] | |
| (2002) | Creating an Intercultural Campus. Cotter, G., Fitzgibbon, M. (2002) Creating an Intercultural Campus. Cork, Ireland: Higher Education Equality Unit, University College Cork. [Details] |
Book Chapters
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2015) | 'Parenting in a Multicultural Society: Migrants and their Experiences of Parenting in Ireland' Cotter, G., Olaniyi, K. (2015) 'Parenting in a Multicultural Society: Migrants and their Experiences of Parenting in Ireland' In: Learning on the Job: Parenting in Modern Ireland. Ireland: Oak Tree Press. [Details] |
Peer Reviewed Journals
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2018) | 'Critical Researchers ‘Of and For Our Times’: Exploring Student Teachers’ Use of Critical Multicultural and Development Education Frameworks in their Professional Research Papers (PRPs)' Cotter, G., O’Brien, S. (2018) 'Critical Researchers ‘Of and For Our Times’: Exploring Student Teachers’ Use of Critical Multicultural and Development Education Frameworks in their Professional Research Papers (PRPs)'. Policy & Practice: Development Education Review, :74-104 [Details] | |
| (2018) | 'Nailing our Development Education Flag to the Mast and Flying it High: Rethinking Critical Approaches to Global and Development Education' Cotter, G. (2018) 'Nailing our Development Education Flag to the Mast and Flying it High: Rethinking Critical Approaches to Global and Development Education'. Policy & Practice: Development Education Review, (27):127-141 [Details] |
Newsletter
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (1994) | Bolivian Bulletin Monthly Bulletin. La Paz, Bolivia: CEDOIN. Cotter, G. (1994) Bolivian Bulletin Monthly Bulletin. La Paz, Bolivia: CEDOIN. Newsletter [Details] |
Thesis/Dissertation
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2019) | Global-Local Connections: What Educators, who use community-linked and multimedia Methodologies, can learn about critically engaging university students in Development Education. (PhD). Cotter, G. (2019) Global-Local Connections: What Educators, who use community-linked and multimedia Methodologies, can learn about critically engaging university students in Development Education. (PhD). Cork, Ireland: Thesis/Dissertation [Details] | |
| (1989) | Britain and Peron’s Argentina: 1946-1955. Cotter, N.G. (1989) Britain and Peron’s Argentina: 1946-1955. Cork, Ireland: Thesis/Dissertation [Details] |
Interview
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2007) | Conference told of need to reunite migrant families (Irish Times). Kelleher, Olivia (2007) Conference told of need to reunite migrant families (Irish Times). Interview [Details] | |
| (2006) | Asylum seeker (19) told to leave his hostel (Irish Times). O’Brien, Carl (2006) Asylum seeker (19) told to leave his hostel (Irish Times). Interview [Details] | |
| (2005) | Woman not allowed to travel for abortion (Irish Times). Holl, Kitty (2005) Woman not allowed to travel for abortion (Irish Times). Interview [Details] | |
| (2005) | Call for new approach to aid migrants adapt to life here (Irish Times). Kelleher, Olivia (2005) Call for new approach to aid migrants adapt to life here (Irish Times). Interview [Details] | |
| (2004) | Racist attacks prompt call for tougher legislation (Irish Times). Roche, Barry (2004) Racist attacks prompt call for tougher legislation (Irish Times). Interview [Details] | |
| (2004) | Cork-based immigrant group calls for No vote (Irish Times). O’Connor, Niall (2004) Cork-based immigrant group calls for No vote (Irish Times). Interview [Details] | |
| (2004) | Cork asylum support group has to find new premises (Irish Times). Roche, Barry (2004) Cork asylum support group has to find new premises (Irish Times). Interview [Details] | |
| (2003) | Support centre for refugees in Cork may close (Irish Times). O’Brien, Carl (2003) Support centre for refugees in Cork may close (Irish Times). Interview [Details] |
Professional Activities
Honours and Awards
| Year | Title | Awarding Body | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Irish Research Council National Forum Postgraduate Scholarship for Teaching and Learning at Higher Education | The National Forum for Teaching and Learning at Higher Education, through the Irish Research Council | |
| 2017 | The Irish Research Council National Forum Postgraduate Scholarship for Teaching and Learning at Higher Education | The National Forum for Teaching and Learning at Higher Education, through the Irish Research Council | |
| 2016 | The Irish Research Council National Forum Postgraduate Scholarship for Teaching and Learning at Higher Education | The National Forum for Teaching and Learning at Higher Education, through the Irish Research Council | |
| 2015 | Arts in Context Award | Cork City Council Arts Office | |
| 2015 | The Irish Research Council National Forum Postgraduate Scholarship for Teaching and Learning at Higher Education | The National Forum for Teaching and Learning at Higher Education, through the Irish Research Council | |
| 2014 | The Irish Research Council National Forum Postgraduate Scholarship for Teaching and Learning at Higher Education | The National Forum for Teaching and Learning at Higher Education, through the Irish Research Council |
Committees
| Committee | Function | From / To | |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Sanctuary Committee, UCC | Member | 2015 / | |
| Comhlamh, Organisation for Irish Development Workers | Deputy Chairperson/Staff Liaison Officer | 2014 / 2016 | |
| The Roma Support Group, Cork | Member | 2014 / 2014 | |
| National Executive of the Family Resource Centres Forum | Member | 2003 / 2004 | |
| The Irish Refugee Council | Member | 2001 / 2002 | |
| The Wheel, National Representative Body for the Community and Voluntary Sector in Ireland | Member | 2000 / 2001 | |
| Integrating Ireland | Joint Chairperson | 1997 / 1999 |
Employment
| Employer | Position | From / To | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education Sector | Various – See below | 01-JAN-90 / 01-JAN-13 | |
| UCC, School of Nursing | Post-Doctorate Researcher | 01-SEP-17 / | |
| Global Citizen Contact Point | Owner/Director | 01-JUL-14 / 30-APR-20 | |
| UCC - Centre for Global Development | Lecturer | 01-SEP-18 / 12-MAY-20 | |
| Community Radio Youghal | Presenter of ‘The Global Hub’ | 01-NOV-14 / | |
| Community and Voluntary Sector | Various – See below | 01-JAN-90 / 01-JAN-14 | |
| Id Est | Introducing Development Education to Student Teachers | 01-OCT-14 / |
Education
| Year | Institution | Qualification | Subject | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Open University | Post Graduate Diploma | Social Science Research Methods | |
| 1989 | University College Cork | Master of Arts Degree | Latin American History | |
| 1987 | University College Cork | Bachelor of Arts Degree | English and History | |
| 2002 | University College Cork | Higher Diploma | Education | |
| 2019 | University College Cork | PhD | Education | |
| 2013 | University College Cork | Post Graduate Certificate | Creative and Digital Marketing | |
| 2014 | University College Cork | Master of Arts Degree | Digital Humanities | |
| 2010 | Open University | Master of Science Degree | 1st Class Honours | |
| 1993 | Dublin Institute of Technology | Higher Diploma | Public Relations |
Languages
| Language | Reading | Writing | Speaking | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French | Basic | Basic | Basic | |
| Spanish | Functional | Functional | Functional | |
| Italian | Basic | Basic | Basic |
Consultancy
| Client | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Family Carers Ireland, Cork Branch | ||
| CRAOL, National Network Community Radio Ireland | ||
| Community Radio Youghal | ||
| Cheshire Homes, Cork |
Outreach Activities
| Description | |
|---|---|
• Volunteered at residential centre for six elderly men. | |
• Network of organisations supporting Asylum-Seekers, Refugees and Immigrants. | |
• Coordinator of Volunteers Cork, Migration Programme. | |
• Co-founder of this sub group of Cómhlamh offering anti-racism training to wider community, statutory agencies and schools. | |
• Active member for 30 years. Involved in numerous policy advocacy, educational and campaigning activities on global development issues. | |
• Developed first strategic plan and ran course in Training for Transformation with Women’s Group. |
Teaching Activities
Teaching Interests
Current teaching interests are in the field of Development and Global Citizenship Education. Have also designed and delivered online courses.Previously I have lectured in the following fields:
- Development Studies
- Social Care Management
- Reflective Practice
- Community Development
- International Development
- Latin American History
Teaching approaches and methodologies include, where relevant: Critical Pedagogy; Multimedia; Community-Linked Learning; Creative Arts, Drama, Digital Storytelling and Film.
Modules Taught
| Term (ID)) | Title | Link | Subject | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Development and Global Citizenship Education (DGCE) | UW0012 | Development and Global Citizenship Education (DGCE) |
Contact details
- Gertrude Cotter
Lecturer - gertrude.cotter@ucc.ie
- Centre for Global Development
Address to come! - 0863781593