Shane Ruane

Primary Teacher SET. EAL Specialist CELTA. Aspiring school leader & PDSL Student 2021/2022

[Shane Ruane @shaneruane]

@MSuaimhneach @CatrionaGolden Does this include EAL hours?

[Shane Ruane @shaneruane]

@NormaFoleyTD1 Why is the ICT grant being used for the textbooks??? Schools aren’t receiving any additional funds this year. But that’s not the headline that the department are spinning

[Shane Ruane @shaneruane]

A great feeling to have completed another module on the PDSL Course. We’re almost half-way there! Mentoring & Coaching are two of the most valuable tools in our leadership toolkit. #PDSL @BerniMoreno @niamhickey @blathbreslin @patriciamannixm @JacquelineJord @SchoolOfEd_UL

[Lisa kilgarriff @kilgarriff91]

At the end of this module these are some key terms I associate with coaching and mentoring. Thanks to @jemjemlynch @patriciamannixm @niamhickey for a great semester of learning #pdsl #leadership @Leaders_SoE

[Shane Ruane @shaneruane]

Interesting reading about school principal succession planning. Building the skills within the team so that a deputy is ready to step in when needed. A great way to build up your skills and excellent coaching practice #pdsl #leadership @niamhickey @JacquelineJord @patriciamannixm

[Shane Ruane @shaneruane]

“Considering it can take between five and seven years for principals to drive school improvement”, (Fullan 2001) are we expecting too much too soon from newly appointed principals? Food for thought this week. #leadership #pdsl @patriciamannixm @JacquelineJord @niamhickey

[avril_sarena @AvrilSarena]

A powerful image portraying Distributed Leadership! Bringing people together by reducing the divide! #pdsl #distributedleadership #leadership @niamhickey @patriciamannixm @Leaders_SoE

[Shane Ruane @shaneruane]

@scorpionovasix @niamhickey @JacquelineJord @patriciamannixm It’s not without it’s challenges. Going into a situation with a ‘teacher hat’ on or looking at things through a ‘leadership lens’ depending on the situation can keep us focused. At the end of the day, nobody is without bias to some extent. That’s what makes us human

[Shane Ruane @shaneruane]

Interesting reads this week regarding Unconscious Bias. How we see others affects they way we interact with them. Going into any situation with an open mind and a clean slate is the best thing we can do to support. #pdsl #leadership @niamhickey @JacquelineJord @patriciamannixm

[Shane Ruane @shaneruane]

As teachers and leaders, we all play to our strengths. A strength based approach brings out the best in all of us #pdsl #leadership @SchoolOfEd_UL @niamhickey @patriciamannixm @JacquelineJord

[Carla Garcia @SSW_CarlaGarcia]

A strength based approach is the best way to expand on untapped potential. #Growthmindset #Lifelonglearner #SchoolSocialWork #teambcsd

[Integrity Coaching @Vivgrant]

This should be the attitude of every school when developing staff...

#sltchat #ukedchat

[Shane Ruane @shaneruane]

Taking a coaching approach to constructive feedback to elicit the solutions from within people themselves. They already have answers, we just need to guide them towards their next steps. #leadership #pdsl @patriciamannixm @niamhickey @JacquelineJord @Leaders_SoE

[Impact @ImpactWales]

How to give constructive feedback using the BEC Model.

"Seek first to understand before being understood." Stephen Covey.

[Shane Ruane @shaneruane]

This week’s practical session about giving and receiving feedback was invaluable. A very powerful tool for anyone who is willing to listen and take it on board. @patriciamannixm @niamhickey @Leaders_SoE @SchoolOfEd_UL @JacquelineJord #pdsl #leadership

[Shane Ruane @shaneruane]

Leaders need support too. The pandemic has been relentless in workload and stress for school leaders. They need access to supports when needed. We can’t pour from an empty cup. #Mentalhealth #leadership #pdsl @patriciamannixm @niamhickey @Leaders_SoE @JacquelineJord

[National Principals' Forum @ForumTeaching]

Wellbeing??? @IPPN @INTOnews @Education_Ire @NormaFoleyTD1 @CatholicPrimary @EducateTogether

[grainne rossiter @grainnerossiter]

Leadership, strength and an ability to create a 'normal' for these children in times of despair is one of the many qualities of an amazing teacher, leader and inspirational human being
@patriciamannixm @Leaders_SoE @niamhickey @JacquelineJord #leadership #courage #love

[Shane Ruane @shaneruane]

Absolutely fantastic documentary on RTÉ this week about Fiacre Ryan, a student with Autism and endless talents and potential. A must-see for anyone in education #speechless

[Shane Ruane @shaneruane]

Active listening is such an important skill to develop and become more mindful of as we continue our journey in leadership. How can we coach our colleagues towards achieving their goals if we’re not listening? #pdsl @niamhickey @Leaders_SoE @patriciamannixm @JacquelineJord

[Shane Ruane @shaneruane]

Fascinating read this week in ‘The Dark Side of School Culture’, particularly the study of staff dynamics within meetings. #pdsl #leadership @patriciamannixm @SchoolOfEd_UL @JacquelineJord @niamhickey @Leaders_SoE