Education Matters

News, information, and analysis of the big issues in Irish education. #edmatters2024

[Education Matters @edmatters]

TUTOR ambassador Melanie Groening-McKenna will host an interactive webinar Teaching to Transgress: Towards Racially Inclusive Education, on Thursday, January 30, from 7 to 9 pm. Register below 👇

https://t.co/FWcjyQFXgk

[Education Matters @edmatters]

Dear Friends in Education,
Due to circumstances outside our control, we are unable to send Ireland’s Education Yearbook 2024 to print, or post online, before the end of January.
We will update you as soon as the 2024 edition of Ireland's Education Yearbook is available.

[Education Matters @edmatters]

@InclusionIre Derval McDonagh has also written an article for @edmatters Ireland's Education Yearbook 2024, which will be published in January – watch this space. #edmatters2024

[Education Matters @edmatters]

The use of seclusion as punishment in schools will be brought to an end. But the new guidelines "fall drastically short of what's required", say disability groups:

https://t.co/9cR5jA164B

https://t.co/oMdFc8bgif

[Education Matters @edmatters]

"Our history in Ireland is shameful when it comes to the protection of children. I think we are becoming almost immune to traumatising stories of abuse and harm. Let's refuse to write another chapter in this sad history."

—Derval McDonagh @InclusionIre:
https://t.co/2ZrvAHmXEy

[Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | University of Galway @uniofgalway]

From fostering direct applications to developing breakthrough medical devices, let's find ways to live well as we age. Prof Abhay Pandit explores wellbeing through medical breakthroughs.

👉 Discover more here: https://t.co/A2Q46FfDm8

#coiscoiribe #universityofgalway

[South East Technological University @SETUIreland]

SETU has launched a new Master of Education (M.Ed.) programme designed to meet the CPD needs of busy teachers, training professionals, and current and aspiring educational leaders across all sectors of education.

#SETU #Masters #Education

More info 👇

https://t.co/SrE8WVC1zI

[Education Matters @edmatters]

Department of Education @Education_Ire has published the Inspectorate Report (2021-2023) and Thematic Review of educational provision at the various levels:
https://t.co/ruU518g9wh

[Donegal ETB @DonegalETB]

Some of our Level 1 Irish Sign Language students (Further Education and Training (FET) Service) from Donegal town are signing/wishing everyone a happy Christmas. Well done! 🎄🎄
Funded through the Adult Literacy for Life initiative.
#GoFurtherWithDonegalETB #AdultLiteracyforLife

[Education Matters @edmatters]

Young Irish are the most likely in the EU to struggle with foreign #languages:
https://t.co/10HFOMxXA2

[Education Matters @edmatters]

What are the real benefits of e-assessment? Dani van Weert of @CirrusAssess on the benefits of making the technological transition:
https://t.co/1EoREG9bHq

[University Of Limerick @UL]

New interim Provost and Deputy President appointed at University of Limerick

Acting UL President Professor Shane Kilcommins has confirmed the appointment of Professor Ann Ledwith to the role.

Read more: https://t.co/DTeBCjB480

[HEA @hea_irl]

The partnership between @SETUIreland & @an_cosan illustrates the power of community education and wraparound supports in transforming the lives of mature students and women ‘left furthest behind’. #HEAStoriesofImpact #PerformanceFunding

[Education Matters @edmatters]

.@UCC has confirmed the return of mummified human remains and other items from its heritage collection to Egypt https://t.co/p8NLiJ2xDQ #archaeology

[Mary Immaculate College (MIC) @MICLimerick]

Come join the team!

We are currently recruiting for the position of Communications Executive!

Full details at: https://t.co/0OfUwKJ2X5

[Education Matters @edmatters]

"I really loved my course, and I feel that I learned a lot outside of lectures too, because there were so many different people in my class from different places"

@NCIRL alumnus @CosgraveGraham reflects on his time in higher education:
https://t.co/vtpirSFfwX

[Léargas @Leargas]

📣 Are you passionate about strategic planning, brand management, and leading communication campaigns? We are looking for an experienced individual to join our Strategic Engagement and Communications Team at Léargas.

Apply now ➡️ https://t.co/pyuQT1Bqob

#Hiring #JobFairy

[Apprenticeship Irl @apprenticesIrl]

'Monaghan's Combilift ends 2024 with yet another award'

Great piece in @NorthernSoundFM on success of #GenerationApprenticeship Champions in the Workplace 2024 Award Winners @Combilift 🏆
👇Read more https://t.co/UcRReo3tTz via @NorthernSoundFM
@CavMonETB @OEMApprentice

[Education Matters @edmatters]

Irish Science Teachers' Association @IrishSciTeach formally dissociates from "additional assessment components" proposed for revised Senior Cycle specs, citing "extraordinary" burden of responsibility placed on science teachers: https://t.co/QS5c7mvMbi