Professor Andrew Deeks discusses the characteristics of world-class universities, how these are measured, the challenges facing universities, their core role and their contribution to the economy and society.
This book is a distillation of Jacinta Kitt’s extensive work over the years as a teacher and facilitator with teachers and leaders.
Five articles from Education Matters Yearbook 2016-2017 have been published on Creative Commons. View and download these articles.
The indispensable guide to the world of education in Ireland, bridging the gap between practitioners, managers, policy-makers.
The launch of the 2016-2017 edition of Education Matters Yearbook was enjoyed by a large gathering of educationalists and friends.
This Education Matters volume strongly suggests that we should ignore the “background noise” and target a system which we feel is true to the values and principles of holistic and expansive student learning.
Apprenticeships offer a tried and tested method of developing highly skilled workers using a powerful mixture of course work and practical on-the-job learning.
The two key agents in the education process are learners and providers; both are making choices about courses…
The first Further Education and Training (FET) Strategy was formally approved by the Minister for Education and Skills in April 2014. It provides a framework for the continued development of a strong integrated Education and Training sector.
There is a strong association between a person’s education/training history and their employment outcomes, participation in lifelong learning, levels of civic engagement and quality of life and individual well-being.
