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After a 10 year gap, I returned to the BETT conference and in this episode I explore some educational technology you might be interested in for your classroom or school.
After a 10 year gap, I returned to the BETT conference and in this episode I explore some educational technology you might be interested in for your classroom or school.
After Ruairi Quinn amalgamated the Teacher Training Colleges into a few different universities, most of them kept their “characteristic spirit” (generally a Catholic one) so Mary Immaculate remains Catholic despite being part of UL. However, there was one complication. The Church of Ireland college and St. Pat’s were to be merged into DCU (which is … Read more
After Ruairi Quinn amalgamated the Teacher Training Colleges into a few different universities, most of them kept their “characteristic spirit” (generally a Catholic one) so Mary Immaculate remains Catholic despite being part of UL. However, there was one complication. The Church of Ireland college and St. Pat’s were to be merged into DCU (which is … Read more
Yvonne Cassidy is the chair of the Irish Ethical Celebrants’ Society. They are launching two new ceremonies for children aged 8 and 12, which coincide with the ages that Catholic children make the Communion and Confirmation. In this interview I explore why they decided to do this and whether it is an Irish solution to … Read more
Yvonne Cassidy is the chair of the Irish Ethical Celebrants’ Society. They are launching two new ceremonies for children aged 8 and 12, which coincide with the ages that Catholic children make the Communion and Confirmation. In this interview I explore why they decided to do this and whether it is an Irish solution to … Read more
As thousands of Ukrainian families arrive in Ireland, I explore what they will need as they come to our schools. I discuss a number of issues including language and psychological supports but, also, other areas where there may be need. I also list some useful resources for teachers which are linked here: https://www.educatetogether.ie/app/uploads/2022/03/202203_Talking-about-Conflict-with-Young-Children.pdf https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/health-family/parenting/how-to-talk-to-your-children-about-the-invasion-of-ukraine-1.4816178 https://theconversation.com/teachers-can-offer-a-safe-space-for-students-to-talk-about-the-war-in-ukraine-and-help-them-take-action-178406 … Read more
As thousands of Ukrainian families arrive in Ireland, I explore what they will need as they come to our schools. I discuss a number of issues including language and psychological supports but, also, other areas where there may be need. I also list some useful resources for teachers which are linked here: https://www.educatetogether.ie/app/uploads/2022/03/202203_Talking-about-Conflict-with-Young-Children.pdf https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/health-family/parenting/how-to-talk-to-your-children-about-the-invasion-of-ukraine-1.4816178 https://theconversation.com/teachers-can-offer-a-safe-space-for-students-to-talk-about-the-war-in-ukraine-and-help-them-take-action-178406 … Read more
My frustration with reconfiguration is laid bare as the Department of Education does some shady dealings with the Catholic Church. In this episode I explain why parental choice is no more, and why the government is paying the Church compensation for not indoctrinating children.