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Subbing in Ireland is a great way to gain experience while keeping your work life flexible. Follow these tips, and you’ll set yourself up for success.
Ready to dive in? Get your paperwork sorted, put yourself out there, and enjoy the journey. Happy teaching!
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I am Dr. Katriona O’Sullivan, a resilient memoirist and psychologist, who has defied poverty, addiction, and homelessness to earn a PhD from Trinity College Dublin and be an amazing academic working in in Maynooth University. My debut book, “Poor” chronicles my journey from hardship to hope.
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Play is the way children interact with the world. It is the universal language of childhood. Play can break down barriers such as languages and accessibility. Play can take many forms including physical activity such as sports and games, imaginative play such as role-playing and pretend games, creative activities like drawing and building and social interactions such as discussions, chatting and engaging with each other.
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UDL aims to create expert learners who are purposeful and motivated, resourceful and knowledgeable, strategic and goal-centered. So why talk about UDL now?
Simple Ways Teachers Can Introduce UDL to Their Teaching Read More »
UDL aims to create expert learners who are purposeful and motivated, resourceful and knowledgeable, strategic and goal-centered. So why talk about UDL now?
5 Things Teachers Need to Know About UDL Read More »
We think the podcast is an important listen for any teacher who has always wanted to be
part of a real conversation about teacher wellbeing, but especially teachers who have
struggled at any point with their own mental health, maintaining their own wellbeing, burnout,
overwhelm, imposter syndrome or a frustration with working within the modern education
system.
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My name is Rachel O’ Connor, I am in my 10th year as Principal of Ramsgrange Community School, situated on the Hook Peninsula in Southwest Wexford. I will begin in a new position as Deputy Director of NAPD on September 1st 2023.
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Wellbeing, a buzzword of late is defined by the WHO as a “state of complete, physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease of infirmity”. Wellbeing is unique and personal yet something we are trying to contextualize to the workplace.
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As a teacher, establishing professional relationships with parents is crucial for the success of your students. Not only does it help to create a positive learning environment, but it also ensures that parents feel connected and involved in their child’s education. However, building these relationships can be challenging, especially when it comes to setting boundaries and maintaining a professional connection.
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A trauma informed school understands that there is nothing “wrong” with these kids but rather something has
happened or IS happening to them. A trauma informed school will see the need for trauma care before diagnosis. In
this way a trauma informed school can give the struggling child the gift of a secure base from which they can begin to
explore the world and take risks again.
What makes a school trauma-informed? Read More »
Start with a smile and welcome the parents/ guardians to the meeting. Thank them for taking the time to meet with you. Begin by asking the parent(s)/ guardian(s) how they feel their child is getting on at school. This will give you time to settle into the meeting, and understand what perhaps the parent feels needs to be discussed.
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We all know that schools can be frenetic places to work, with teaching one of the top three most stressful occupations, therefore things that we can control such as our mindset, perspective and attitude are paramount in order to start the year on a positive note. As William Johnsen said “if it is to be, it’s up to me”.
Getting the new academic year off to a positive start! Read More »
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