Play: Where we are at in our school
Teacher author Aoife, shares her reflections on how various forms of play are approached in her classroom, from teacher led, to self-directed play.
Connecting the dots with an ‘Our Learning Year’ timeline
A shared log of what has been learned helps children connect ideas and lessons across time and fosters a collaborative environment to help children construct more meaningful knowledge. Guest author, Roisín, reflects on a 'reflection tool' she has been exploring in her class.
Making Global Connections: Our Australia Story
We live in a diverse but globally connected community. Guest teacher author, Roisín O Rourke shares how her school has navigated bringing the rich and fascinating wider world into their classrooms.
Great ideas to explore learning in the outdoors
The new curriculum promises to provide time for more playful and holistic approaches to learning. The outdoor environment, whether just around the school grounds, or further afield, can provide a fantastic resource to explore this opportunity.
What’s the Math-er? Ep. 1: Ideas and inspiration for your mathematics teaching
First episode of an in-depth podcast series to help you make the most of the new Mathematics Curriculum. Episode 1 features an interview with mathematics author and teacher, Patrick Neary.
What’s The Math-er? Ep. 2: STEM, play and the new curriculum
Lisa Walsh interviews mathematics education expert, Dr Aisling Leavy. This broad ranging, two part interview covers STEM, using data and many other topics.
What’s The Math-er? Ep. 3: Exploring inquiry based learning and critical thinking
Inquiry based learning is a powerful way of learning that lends itself to many topics but it also has it's challenges. Lisa Walsh unpicks approaches with teacher, author & lecturer, Sarah Byrne
What’s the Math-er? Ep. 4: Maths Talk & Mathematical thinking
Lisa Walsh interviews Dr. Siún Nic Mhuirí in this episode. They cover Maths talk, the Maths4All project, Shape Space and Measures in the new curriculum, assessment and ideas for outdoor learning.
The Primary Curriculum Framework… What’s it all about?
Guest author, Aoife Doyle, shares her reflections on the new Primary Curriculum Framework as they begin to implement it in her school.