David McCarthy

[David McCarthy @DavidMcC_PDSL]

Ron Carucci sees power as a neutral force. According to him it's how it is wielded by leaders that makes a positive, or indeed a negative difference. @patriciamannixm @niamhickey @Leaders_SoE #pdsl #leadership

[David McCarthy @DavidMcC_PDSL]

Coaching guru Jim Knight rightly highlights that "when teachers stop learning, so do students." This learning experience I've embarked on is taxing but I think it will make me a better educator in the long run. @patriciamannixm @niamhickey @Leaders_SoE #pdsl #leadership

[David McCarthy @DavidMcC_PDSL]

It was nice to consider my school's culture/context when constructing my own mentoring model. It was nicer still to realize that we are doing a lot of things right in Youghal for the benefit of students and teachers alike. @patriciamannixm @niamhickey @Leaders_SoE #pdsl

[David McCarthy @DavidMcC_PDSL]

I was struck by this when I saw it. It reminds me once again of the importance of conflict. The silent school is a school with nothing to fight for. We have to listen and it's ok to disagree with what we hear....but we must listen. @patriciamannixm @niamhickey @Leaders_SoE #pdsl

[Kevin Dineen @KevinDineen23]

Really enjoying the Leading School Development module with @oonagh_sullivan. Thank you for always sharing your professional knowledge and expertise. It's so inspiring to have a tutor who helps others, and who contributes to the development of their future #pdsl @Leaders_SoE

[David McCarthy @DavidMcC_PDSL]

Fantastic quote from Gary Lineker. He displayed great leadership qualities through his stance on British immigration policy. He is not an education leader but he is certainly teaching his countrymen a valuable lesson on decency. @patriciamannixm @niamhickey @Leaders_SoE #pdsl

[Frank ODriscoll @FrankODriscoll1]

“Leadership is influence, nothing more, nothing less". Fair play to Gary Lineker.

[Frank ODriscoll @FrankODriscoll1]

“Leadership is influence, nothing more, nothing less". Fair play to Gary Lineker.

[David McCarthy @DavidMcC_PDSL]

Conflict brings opposing ideas together in pursuit of a better one. "If dealt with in the right way, conflict creates growth and learning opportunities." Kari Boyle on constructive conflict. @patriciamannixm @niamhickey @Leaders_SoE #pdsl #leadership

[David McCarthy @DavidMcC_PDSL]

Angi Malderez's mentors have five key roles. 1) A model of a reflective practitioner. 2) The acculturator. 3)Support- a shoulder to cry on. 4) The sponsor - uses their power in service of the mentee and 5) The educator - the teacher of teachers. @Leaders_SoE @niamhickey #pdsl

[David McCarthy @DavidMcC_PDSL]

Words of wisdom from the great Ken Robinson, a very funny and inspiring leader in educational leadership. @patriciamannixm @niamhickey @Leaders_SoE #pdsl #leadership

[David McCarthy @DavidMcC_PDSL]

"Education is a weapon whose effects depend on who holds it in his hands and at whom it is aimed." Stalin on education. The dark side of educational leadership. Literacy rates rose dramatically but at what cost? @patriciamannixm @niamhickey @Leaders_SoE #pdsl #leadership

[David McCarthy @DavidMcC_PDSL]

Mentors in this study "would not report progress to the school administration ensuring that a relationship based on trust and not evaluation" would emerge with their mentees. Great insights on mentoring in this article. @patriciamannixm @niamhickey @Leaders_SoE #pdsl #leadership

[Patrick Murphy @PatrickJMPdsl]

Very insightful reading this week about how creating positive School Culture should be at the heart of educational reform efforts - for the benefit of the whole school community. @patriciamannixm @niamhickey @Leaders_SoE #pdsl #leadership

[Catherine Daly @catherinedaly01]

‘Work used to be led by the hands, at present it is led by the head but going forward it will be led by the heart’. Learned so much from this weeks podcast @niamhickey @patriciamannixm @Leaders_SoE #pdsl
https://t.co/W5b2WAc6aI

[David McCarthy @DavidMcC_PDSL]

"Mentoring can help mentees to make bridges" that cross the "theory-practice gap". It encourages the growth of "response-ability, the ability to respond to the learning needs of pupils". Angi Malderez on why mentoring matters. @patriciamannixm @Leaders_SoE @niamhickey #pdsl

[David McCarthy @DavidMcC_PDSL]

Trust is an essential element in mentoring. We can only open up fully when we are not afraid to be vulnerable. We cannot address weaknesses in our practice until we feel free to shine a light on them without judgement. @patriciamannixm @niamhickey @Leaders_SoE #pdsl

[Clare Hennessy @ClareHennessy79]

Coaching is the tool that can guide anyone in their career on the right path from the answers within. All you need is someone to actively listen!
#leadership #pdsl @niamhickey @patriciamannixm @Leaders_SoE

[Clare Hennessy @ClareHennessy79]

You can control your behaviour and indeed your cognitive is your own , but you can't change City Hall. Albert Bandura taught us that. #pdsl #leadership @patriciamannixm @niamhickey @Leaders_SoE