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Inside Our Schools
by Andrew Phelan
A podcast discussing all issues around Education in Ireland. Bringing the inside conversations outside.
Episodes
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Leaving Cert Changes 2022
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 particular. And of course the rumors of the infamous...
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Why is there a shortage of teachers?
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 schools. We have examples of schools not being able to...
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Is the Leaving Cert Fit for Purpose?
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 of weeks, coupled with recent calls from senators…
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Autism Classrooms in Secondary Schools.
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 on Twitter would be quite familiar with Graham and his...
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Return to School September 2021
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 measures that have not changed since day one. We also...
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Learning Outcomes -The Marketisation of Education and the Death of Knowledge?
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 model. We put the rationale given for such changes…
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Posts of Responsibility - Changes and Effects
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 McMullen, a Politics & Society, a History and a…
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SNA Advocates Speak Out
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 with many SNAs has being given jobs that have…
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Vaccine Priorities and Mitigation Measures
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 are Fergal Canton. A Religion, Computer Science and English…
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Teachers' Reaction to the 2021 Leaving Cert Arrangements
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 proposed arrangements and what it might mean for…
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Is it safe for a phased return to school at this time?
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 History and Politics & Society Teacher Robert Whelan, A...
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Unequal Pay. Part 1 - The Origins
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 the ladder'? Joining to give us a perspective from...
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Remote Learning
In this episode we follow up on episode 5 with some more discussion around remote learning Joining for a beer and a discussion today are: Tony Canning: An English teacher Robert Chaney. A Mathematics Teacher Liam Hennelly: A Science, Chemistry and Biology Teacher. As always the guests present…
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Leaving Cert, Calculated Grades, Open Access
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 teacher Robert Chaney. A Mathematics Teacher Liam...
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To Cancel or Not to Cancel
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 teacher Martin McMullen. A Politics, History and Religion Teacher Sandra Fay. A Business Teacher. As always the guests...
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Virtual Timetables
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 having your normal timetable for structure but just not...
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The 6th Year U-Turn
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 teacher Evelyn Lee. An English, History and Special...
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Return to School January 2021
Recorded on Monday 4th January @ 20.30 In 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 are Robert Whelan. A Chemistry and Maths Teacher Sandra Fay. A Business Teacher Seamus Keane. An English...
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The 'Building Momentum' Deal
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 Dublin based Teachers, are as follows; Mark Walshe. A...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast discussing all issues around Education in Ireland. Bringing the inside conversations outside.
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Andrew Phelan
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A podcast discussing all issues around Education in Ireland. Bringing the inside conversations outside.
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