James Doherty

[Niamh Brennan123 @Brennan123Niamh]

Today’s lecture conveyed the importance of developing effective partnerships with SNAs and the role of the teacher in achieving this. The key elements in achieving this are communication, respect and recognition of assistant' expertise and input (Logan et al, 2018). (1/2) #Si401

[James Doherty @JamesDoherty98]

@fiona_king_ @IPDACymru @ipdaIreland I believe that individually, we can reflect on our own practice. From this, in collaboration with fellow professionals, we can come up with strategies which may help to improve our teaching based on our own individual reflections. #SI401

[James Doherty @JamesDoherty98]

This is a great point Niamh! Through constant reflection of our practice, we can become effective teacher leaders in identifying strengths, as well as elements of our teaching which may need improving, which will promote inclusion of all pupils. #SI401

[Niamh O'Donnell @NiamhODonnell11]

1/3 Lesson reflection is an important aspect of teacher leadership. The six facets of inclusion is a useful tool to self reflect on strengths and areas of improvement in lessons. Sometimes it is challenging to do this; it is hard sometimes to pat yourself on the back when things

[James Doherty @JamesDoherty98]

@OGara_Samantha Excellent image Samantha which supports some of the key ideas in today’s lecture around effective partnerships between teachers and SNA’s. #SI401

[James Doherty @JamesDoherty98]

Couldn’t agree more Samantha. Constant collaboration between the teacher and SNA allows for a clear understanding of what has to be done during a school day, as well as reflecting back on what may or may not have worked well on a given day. #SI401

[James Doherty @JamesDoherty98]

Really great point Samantha! We, as teachers, should not be afraid to ask SNA’s for assistance in an area where we may struggle. We must make use of everyone’s strengths in the classroom. #SI401

[Emma Kerr @Emma_Kerr1998]

#si401
ISA (inclusion support assistant) is a term suggested by the NCSE to replace the widely used term SNA . The term ISA encompasses a broader approach to inclusion. Similarly, the term para-educator highlights the importance of partnership & working alongside one another.

[James Doherty @JamesDoherty98]

(2/2) In my future career, it is important that I create a classroom environment of respect, trust, effective communication and collaboration between myself and SNA’s, which in turn will lead to a common vision between all of enhancing each child’s learning further. #SI401

[James Doherty @JamesDoherty98]

(1/2) Today’s workshop enlightened me to the huge role I will have as a teacher leader in developing positive partnerships with SNA’s. #SI401

[James Doherty @JamesDoherty98]

This image highlights key words within leadership in pursuit of social justice for all and relates well to the ideas discussed in our previous workshop. #SI401

[James Doherty @JamesDoherty98]

This is a great tweet Samantha. I would recommend reading the following article titled “Lopez, A.E. (2014) Reconceptualising teacher leadership through curriculum inquiry in pursuit of social justice: Case study from the Canadian context” which really supports this idea. #SI401

[James Doherty @JamesDoherty98]

(2/2) As educators, we must realize that changes towards social justice for all within schools can be challenging. However, through co-operation, collaboration and interdependence with fellow professionals, we can be leaders in invoking positive changes for all. #SI401

[James Doherty @JamesDoherty98]

(1/2) “Be the change you want to see in the world. You have to believe that you can be the change” This quote really stood out to me within today’s workshop and I feel that it carries a powerful message behind it. #SI401

[James Doherty @JamesDoherty98]

I feel that this quote around the “Importance of Leadership” really links in well with the ideas discussed within our workshops to date, in identifying the role teachers have in implementing effective change for the benefit of students. #SI401

[James Doherty @JamesDoherty98]

This is a great tweet Meabh! Through collaboration with fellow professionals, we can identify aspects of our teaching which may need attention/improvement. This will allow our practice to be informed further. #SI401

[Meabh Convey @ConveyMeabh]

This week's workshop was helpful in terms of learning how to collaborate with peers in a respectful manner in order to improve ourl teaching skills and strategies. A different perspective can see aspects you can improve on that you weren't even aware of. #SI401

[Aoife Culleton @AoifeCulleton]

I think this image shows how by reflecting on our plans in groups today in our #si401 module helped fill in some gaps in our individual plans together. Making the content more accessible for all learners in the classroom.

[James Doherty @JamesDoherty98]

I really like this tweet Rhiannon! The message in the image you provided really highlights the importance of constantly reflecting on our practice in order to inform our teaching and enhance the learning experiences of children we teach. #SI401

[Aisling @aisling_molloy9]

The importance of using children's interests to inform our planning was focused on in #si401 today through Grudnoff et al's (2017) facet of connecting to student experience. In my future teaching I intend to use children's interests to promote the engagement & learning of all

[James Doherty @JamesDoherty98]

(2/2) Within this facet, I learned that within my role as a teacher, it is critical that I get to know each child’s interests and bring these into my planning. This will motivate each child to take part in lesson activities, as well as enhancing their learning further. #SI401

[James Doherty @JamesDoherty98]

(1/2) In this weeks workshop, we were asked to bring in a lesson plan from our previous placements, which we would critique and analyze around the 6 facets of inclusion. The facet which I gained the most learning from was around “connecting to students lives & experiences. #SI401