Everybody has known for the last number of months that Leaving Cert changes were coming. You could sense it in the media, there were calls from various politicians and orieachtas committees were held in education and leaving cert reform in part

Why is there a shortage of teachers?

Nov 5th, 2021 55m 14s

In this episode we go inside our schools and examine the crisis of teacher retention and supply in Ireland. Recently COVID has brought the shortage of teachers to the forefront, making headlines, as a lack of available cover wreaks havoc in sch

Is the Leaving Cert Fit for Purpose?

Oct 8th, 2021 1h 17m

Is the leaving cert really still fit for purpose?This is the question we explore tonight, when we go inside our schools.With the Oireachtas Education Committee meeting the various management bodies and teacher trade unions over the last number

Autism Classrooms in Secondary Schools.

Sep 22nd, 2021 1h 5m

In this the second episode of season two, we go Inside our Schools and we shine a torch on the vital area of Special Education classes. Joining me for a chat tonight is Graham Manning, who is a secondary school autism class coordinator. Those o

Return to School September 2021

Aug 28th, 2021 1h 19m

In this the first episode of the new season, We discussed a return to school. We ask the questions, Is it really safe for a normal return to school with the current levels of COVID-19 in the community, with a new variant and with mitigation mea

Learning Outcomes -The Marketisation of Education and the Death of Knowledge?

May 26th, 2021 1h 14m

in this episode we go inside our schools and take a look at the massive shift in educational policy here in Ireland over the last number of years, that is to move education from a knowledge subject based curriculum, to an outcomes skill-based m

Posts of Responsibility - Changes and Effects

May 8th, 2021 1h 13m

In this episode we look at changes to Posts of Responsibility in schools and examine some of the effects these have had on teachers and staff rooms. Joining in this debate we welcome back Liam Hennelly, a Chemistry and Biology teacher Martin M

SNA Advocates Speak Out

Apr 27th, 2021 54m 13s

In this episode, we go inside our schools and we take a look at the role played by Special Needs Assistants.We discuss the key issues that are faced by a lot of SNAs, issues, such as abuse of job description, ill-defined roles within schools w

Vaccine Priorities and Mitigation Measures

Apr 6th, 2021 1h 15m

In this episode we discuss the recent changes to the National Vaccine Plan and examine the effectiveness of the current mitigation measures in schools in the context of new variants of covid-19.Joining for the discussion tonight areFergal Canto

Teachers' Reaction to the 2021 Leaving Cert Arrangements

Mar 11th, 2021 1h 22m

In this episode we discuss the dual assessment arrangements for Leaving Cert 2021 announced by the Dept of Education. In the discussion we examine the extent to which there was consultation throughout this process.We look at the fairness of the

Is it safe for a phased return to school at this time?

Mar 2nd, 2021 1h 33m

In this episode we discuss the return to school in March and ask is it safe and what measures should be in place to ensure safety of teachers, students and the wider community?Joining us for the discussion are:Seamus Keane, an English, a Histor

Unequal Pay. Part 1 - The Origins

Feb 17th, 2021 56m 36s

In this Episode we examine the origins of the cut in pay to those yet to come into the teaching profession over ten years ago.We examine the question did older teachers throw those yet to join the teaching profession under the bus or 'pull up t

Remote Learning

Feb 3rd, 2021 25m 5s

In this episode we follow up on episode 5 with some more discussion around remote learningJoining for a beer and a discussion today are:Tony Canning: An English teacherRobert Chaney. A Mathematics TeacherLiam Hennelly: A Science, Chemistry and

Leaving Cert, Calculated Grades, Open Access

Feb 1st, 2021 55m 26s

In this episode we discuss the students call for a choice to either sit the Leaving Certificate or have a calculated grade, and explore alternatives to calculated grades.Joining for a beer and a discussion today are:Tony Canning: An English tea

To Cancel or Not to Cancel

Jan 16th, 2021 25m

In this episode we have a brief discussiInon about the possibility of holding Leaving Cert 2021. Joining for a beer and a discussion today are:Sean Fox: A History and English teacherMartin McMullen. A Politics, History and Religion TeacherSandr

Virtual Timetables

Jan 15th, 2021 49m 22s

In this episode we discuss Remote learning and in particular demand for virtual timetables by some principals. By virtual timetables we mean teachers and students attending live classes as per their normal timetable. There is no issues with hav

The 6th Year U-Turn

Jan 9th, 2021 1h 8m

In this episode we discuss the proposed return to school of 6th year students and their teachers during the height of this latest wave of Covid-19 and its subsequent reversal. Giving their opinion today are:Derek Hobbs. A Business and LCVP teac

Return to School January 2021

Jan 5th, 2021 1h 21m

Recorded on Monday 4th January @ 20.30In this episode we discuss the proposed return to school after the Christmas break in the midst of an escalating Covid-19 Crisis. Guest on today’s show areRobert Whelan. A Chemistry and Maths TeacherSandra

The 'Building Momentum' Deal

Jan 1st, 2021 59m 36s

In this Episode we have a look at the new public sector pay deal called 'Building Momentum' and examine what it means for secondary teachers.The show is hosted by Andrew Phelan, a PE Teacher based in Dublin.The guests on this episode, all Dubli

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