Leaving Certificate Computer Science has finally been introduced as a subject into Irish secondary schools as a pilot scheme from September 2018 to June 2020.
The history of Computer Science in Irish Education
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Education vital for Girls in rural Uganda
Sylvia Katete Gavigan, Honorary Consul of Uganda to Ireland, describes why education is so necessary for girls in rural communities in Uganda.
The School Musical – more than just a performance
School musicals are often limited to only those students participating in the cast and the crew. This is unfortunate because musicals are rich resources for thematic and interdisciplinary learning.
Important resource for schools
Published by National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS), ‘Responding to Critical Incidents: Guidelines & Resource Materials for Schools’ is an essential resource for schools and is based on international research on best practice.
The new Leaving Certificate Computer Science Exam
The computer science course aims to teach students to be creative, adaptive learners and to employ flexible, solution-oriented thinking.
Summer Camps at Pine Forest Art Centre
Since 1973, Pine Forest Art Centre has welcomed thousands of children and young people to its summer camps and exhibited their work to proud parents.
Winner of Lifetime Achievement Award
Brian Mooney, Editor of Ireland’s Yearbook of Education, was celebrated at an awards ceremony in Trinity College on 23 March 2018 for his outstanding contribution to education in Ireland.
Join the Water Explorer revolution
WATER EXPLORER engages 8-15 year olds across 11 different countries to learn and act on global water issues.
New Pilot Education Programme on Social Empathy
“We are on the cusp of the development of empathy as a core part of education systems which will benefit not just youth but civic society as a whole.” Prof Pat Dolan
Examining PE as a Subject in Senior Cycle
The recent proposal by Minister Richard Bruton to introduce two new curriculums on a phased basis for Physical Education (PE) in senior cycle is, I believe, completely inappropriate.
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- School of Education, University College Dublin
- Centre for Preventive Medicine at Dublin City University.
- Principal, Loughmore National School, Templemore, Co Tipperary.
- Registrar, National University of Ireland (NUI).
- CSTAI founder, Teacher of Computer Science, Coding, Digital Media, Science and Biology in Gaelcholáiste Mhuire…
- Honorary Consul of Uganda to Ireland
- Former President of Ireland and leader of the Mary Robinson Climate Justice Foundation.
- Co-founder and CEO, Vervoe
- Principal of Scoil Eoin Phóil II Naofa, Tullamore, Co Offaly, a DEIS Band I All…
- Glen C. Collins recently directed the Applied Artificial Intelligence Ireland Forum & Technical Conference held…
- Council Member at The Mediators’ Institute of Ireland and former ASTI President.
