Emma McShane

[Emma McShane @EmmaMcShane15]

A huge thank you to @fiona_king_, @logananna11 and all the SIE team for the hard work and effort they put into our learning, and for having such a huge impact on our attitudes towards inclusion in the class! #SI401

[Emma McShane @EmmaMcShane15]

Couldn't have said it better @ClodhnaMurphy1

[Clíodhna Murphy @ClodhnaMurphy1]

This morning #si401 specialism reflected on how far we have come over the past few years. A huge thank you to @dcu_incl_spe, the dedication, passion & continued support from the team has impacted us all, and will influence how we approach teaching towards inclusion as NQTs!

[Emma McShane @EmmaMcShane15]

#SI401 Inclusion Support Assistants are invaluable in our classes and I learned the importance of developing a trusting relationship with them. They are not just another adult in the class, they are a key resource in keeping children safe and promoting learning @logananna11

[Emma McShane @EmmaMcShane15]

Avery interesting read! Many methodologies used differ to ours but there are pros and cons to each #SI401

[The Economist @TheEconomist]

What other countries can learn from Singapore’s schools https://t.co/woUkFefRdr

[Emma McShane @EmmaMcShane15]

#SI401 The session with @fiona_king_ this week allowed us to reflect on experiences we found difficult on SP. It was really helpful to hear how others would address the situation and also to brainstorm what stakeholder we would approach and how - key skills for teachers!

[Aoife Ni Threasaigh @AThreasaigh]

The Teaching Council’s Cosán framework for teachers’ learning was shared with us in #si401 today, reminding us of the life-long learning that is a foundational aspect of the profession and the multi-faceted nature of it! @fiona_king_

[Emma McShane @EmmaMcShane15]

'It's really important to know what you don't know'. A huge thank you to @AnnMFarrell for delivering such inspiring and eye-opening lectures this semester. Your advice and guidance will be invaluable in our teaching careers. Thank you for putting so much effort into our learning!

[Emma McShane @EmmaMcShane15]

#SI401 Discussing how best to approach stakeholders this week has helped me feel more confident in my ability to implement change in a school. I believe what we discussed in class today will be extremely helpful when we are putting our ideas forward next year! @fiona_king_

[Emma McShane @EmmaMcShane15]

This week, we learned how to use the inquiry cycle to solve problems we may have. Part of this cycle involved seeking help from stakeholders and deciding who and when to approach them. I think this practice will be invaluable to us in our teaching careers! #SI401 @fiona_king_

[Emma McShane @EmmaMcShane15]

A fantastic session! So many examples of rich picture books that can be used in the classroom to support inclusion! #SI401

[Literacy Association of Ireland @LiteracyIRL]

#LAI2019 @nicholaim1977 and @AKShanahan are inspiring attendees of their concurrent session with an array of outstanding picture books which celebrate the diversity of pupils in Irish classrooms today. A must-see for teachers looking to create inclusive classrooms!

[Emma McShane @EmmaMcShane15]

I think this image perfectly complements what we have learned about change with Joe Travers in our #SI401 lectures.

[SENIA International @seniaworldwide]

Change is hard! And these changes of mindset need to occur with teachers, parents, students, AND administrators. #growthmindset #inclusion #inclusiveeducation #schoolleadership #edchat #spedchat #seniainternational @kwiens62

[Emma McShane @EmmaMcShane15]

@seniaworldwide is a really interesting page to follow! They present different views on the page and use pictures to present information making it easy to understand and access #SI401

[SENIA International @seniaworldwide]

It can be confusing when students appear distracted in some tasks, but hyper focused on others. Check out the 2 sides of ADHD. What are some strategies you’ve used to your support students? #ADHD #inclusion #inclusiveeducation

[Emma McShane @EmmaMcShane15]

Such an inspiring poem giving us an insight into the difficulties children with dyslexia encounter! #SI401

[Kate Clanchy @KateClanchy1]

Aisha at 15, thinking about her dyslexia.

[Emma McShane @EmmaMcShane15]

Really looking forward to attending the LAI conference this weekend! It will be interesting to see how my knowledge and views change or develop.

[Literacy Association of Ireland @LiteracyIRL]

Details of our 43rd Annual Conference have been finalised and you can check them out below. Purchase your ticket here: https://t.co/Yb0uVrt2GI #edchatie Tell a friend!

[Emma McShane @EmmaMcShane15]

I have learned some amazing new knowledge from the #SI401 presentations this week! Each group had different ideas, pedagogies, and subjects and it was extremely useful to share these in the class. It gave everyone an opportunity to learn new skills & ideas from other groups!

[Emma McShane @EmmaMcShane15]

I agree Eimear! It is amazing how much we can learn from each other when working in groups!

[Eimear Daly @EimearDaly4]

With the support of my group, I have learned an incredible amount in how to be inclusive in a diverse classroom. For our assignment, our group teased out the class profile and bounced ideas off of each other to formulate a truly inclusive lesson. #si401

[Clíodhna Murphy @ClodhnaMurphy1]

Be the #leader who says we and not I. Build trust through clear communication and expectations. Allow for effective change in schools-the impact lies in the statement ‘the quality of the school relates to the quality of life’. Every person is a change agent. @fiona_king_ #si401

[Emma McShane @EmmaMcShane15]

@eilise_munroe @fiona_king_ I agree Eilíse! It's so important to remember that the process shouldn't fail just because one person isn't involved anymore.

[Emma McShane @EmmaMcShane15]

@AThreasaigh @CaoimheMellon @fiona_king_ This is such a useful image for explaining the change process!

[Emma McShane @EmmaMcShane15]

I think this image is an excellent way to show how change is not linear, but rather a journey that can go in any direction.

[Emma Grealis @grealisemma]

This image shows how complex change is. It is a process not an event and requires sensitivity. We should expect differences of opinions as we are more likely to learn something from people who disagree with us! By working collaboratively we can all learn to love the change #si401