Posted inin Assessment for learning
Classroom Ideas

A dozen ways of using dry wipe boards in the classroom (and outside!)

Posted byby Teachers' Corner
May 14, 2024
3 min

Dry wipe boards are versatile tools that can greatly enhance learning in the classroom. Their interactive and erasable nature makes them ideal for a variety of activities. Here are a bunch of practical ideas to use dry wipe boards to boost student engagement and participation.

Posted inin Behaviour
Inclusion & Special Needs

Wellbeing – Making sense of a hot topic

Posted byby Guest Teacher Author
May 14, 2024
4 min

Wellbeing is a hot topic at the moment and is set to remain that way as it is incorporated into the new Primary Curriculum Framework from Junior Infants all the way to Sixth Class and beyond. Guest Teacher Author, Roisín O Rourke, shares some of the ways she has integrated the theme into her class.

Posted inin Leadership
Theory & Practice

Networking: Building Connections to Inspire Growth

Posted byby WILL Network
April 29, 2024
3 min

Taking a step toward leadership may feel like beginning a journey alone but there are others on the same path or those who will help. Rachel O’ Connor & Dr. Kathyrn Corbett – co-founders of WILL Network, share their perspectives on the power of networking.

Posted inin 1st to 2nd Class
3rd to 4th Class

Making Global Connections: Our Australia Story

Posted byby Guest Teacher Author
April 20, 2024
2 min

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.

Posted inin 1st to 2nd Class
3rd to 4th Class

Great ideas to explore learning in the outdoors

Posted byby Teachers' Corner
April 20, 2024
4 min

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.

Posted inin Physical Education
Planning and organisation

Sports Day – Do’s and Don’ts

Posted byby Guest Teacher Author
April 19, 2024
3 min

When the Summer holidays are looming, that can only mean one thing - Sports Day! Guest author Aoife Doyle, shares some ideas for making the most of the day!

Posted inin Assessment for learning
Curriculum

What’s the Math-er? Ep. 1: Ideas and inspiration for your mathematics teaching

Posted byby Lisa Walsh
March 19, 2024
1 min

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.

Posted inin Assessment for learning
Curriculum

What’s The Math-er? Ep. 2: STEM, play and the new curriculum

Posted byby Lisa Walsh
April 7, 2024
1 min

Lisa Walsh interviews mathematics education expert, Dr Aisling Leavy. This broad ranging, two part interview covers STEM, using data and many other topics.

$What's The Math-er$

Posted inin Assessment for learning
Curriculum

What’s The Math-er? Ep. 3: Exploring inquiry based learning and critical thinking

Posted byby Lisa Walsh
April 7, 2024
1 min

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

$What's The Mather 4$

Posted inin Assessment for learning
Curriculum

What’s the Math-er? Ep. 4: Maths Talk & Mathematical thinking

Posted byby Lisa Walsh
April 19, 2024
1 min

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.

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