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Good question! I work in business, but want to teach. How do I join the profession? There is an acute shortage of qualified teachers in a number of subject areas, including STEM and modern #languages. https://t.co/ooFhq2QKj0 #teaching
Under-5s should be BANNED from using #technology on their own and teenagers must be given #online 'reputation management' lessons, claims report
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Very hard to beat #immersion as a way to learn a language fast! 4 Ways You Can Use Technology To Learn A New Language https://t.co/Wr9v7Olaan #languagelearning
Age old problem: how to stay clever for longer - There are ways to ward off #dementia and the ill effects of #brain ageing https://t.co/2GaIWomZ9j #learning
ICYMI, An ambitious Government strategy aims to dramatically increase the number of students taking two foreign #languages in the State exams despite an acute shortage of qualified teachers for these subjects https://t.co/ViTvbeshl0 #languagelearning
WATCH: Check out the fantastic work of The Soar Foundation @soar_foundation showing us with their new #ItsJustAPhase campaign what being a teenage in today's world is like. https://t.co/k2Rhub2b8f
Once the United Kingdom leaves the EU, Ireland will be one of only two English speaking countries in the Union. Therefore, it is imperative that this Strategy ensures Ireland is prepared for the challenges ahead.
(1/2) Under the Foreign Languages Strategy my Department will:
- Increase the number of post-primary schools offering two or more foreign languages by 25%
- Increase the number of students sitting two languages at Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate by 25%
#eTwinning can help with this as part of the #ErasmusPlus programme by offering a safe online platform for projects in different languages. Online partnerships with other European schools help improve students' their foreign language skills. @RichardbrutonTD https://t.co/yczKnUAr0Q