Faculty of Education, Mary Immaculate College (@miceducationfac) — Bluesky Profile

9 months ago

Standardised Assessment in Irish Primary Schools: Teachers' Views on Purpose, Pressure and Practice This paper explores the perspectives of principals, teachers and key actors within the Irish primary school context regarding standardised assessment following a cultural flashpoint in the Irish ed...

Congrats to Dr. Michael McNamara (Dept STEM Ed, MIC) & Dr. Veronica McCauley on their paper representing a vital contribution to the discourse on assessment. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
@ml-mcn.bsky.social @stem-mic.bsky.social @miceducationfac.bsky.social @micireland.bsky.social

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9 months ago

Reciprocal interplays in becoming STEM learners and teachers: preservice teachers’ evolving understandings of integrated STEM education Integrated STEM education has the potential to develop important skills, competencies and dispositions needed in the twenty-first century. Children’s foundational knowledge is shaped in the early y...

Delighted to have worked with the brilliant Dr. Michelle Fitzpatrick on this paper — I learned so much from the thoughtful lens she brought to this research. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... @michellefitzp.bsky.social @miceducationfac.bsky.social

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10 months ago

Screen shot of webinar for the launch of LINC+ evaluation

Big moment at the launch of the LINC+ CPD Programme (2021–2023) Proud to be part of the LINC Consortium w/
@earlychildhoodireland.ie + Froebel Dept Maynooth Funded by DCEDIY, flexible/online—empowering educators to build truly inclusive spaces. #Inclusion #EarlyYears
#Inclusion #CPD #LINCProgramme

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10 months ago

Launch of the Interim Evaluation of the LINC+ CPD Programme (2021-2023) Join us for the eagerly anticipated launch of the Interim Evaluation of the LINC+ CPD Programme (2021 – 2023).

Looking forward to sharing some key findings from our Interim Evaluation of the LINC+ CPD Programme at the launch of our new research report. See below for details on how to register to attend online!

@earlychildhoodireland.ie @miceducationfac.bsky.social

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10 months ago

Strong start to day 3 of #esai25 with two excellent papers from @miceducationfac.bsky.social MIC colleagues @ruthbourke.bsky.social Áine Lyne and @maeveliston.bsky.social

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11 months ago

Delighted to have the opportunity to present my research today @esai-irl.bsky.social @stem-mic.bsky.social @micireland.bsky.social @miceducationfac.bsky.social

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11 months ago

Lots of wonderful @miceducationfac.bsky.social MIC colleagues here at #esai2025

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11 months ago

QR Code for survey link in front of cartoon of children playing.

National Survey evaluating provision for play rights in Irish schoolyards. What is this survey about? Providing space for play in schoolyards is not only a children’s rights obligation—it is important for children's health, learning and social lives and so creates healthier, more inclusive school environments and aligns with key curriculum and school policy goals.

Breaktimes account for at least 12% of the school day, yet there is a lack of data, guidance, and funding to help schools make the most of this time.

While often described by children as the most enjoyable part of their day, research also shows that the schoolyard can be a space of exclusion for some students and a source of stress for teachers.

To effectively advocate for greater resources and support, we first need a clearer picture of the current situation—how diverse schools around Ireland are providing space, time, and opportunities for outdoor play during break times.

Calling all teachers & schools 📣 National Survey on play rights in primary schoolyards is live!

Play is vital for health, learning & inclusion—yet we lack data. Help us build the case for support.

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#EdChat@ucc.ie
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11 months ago

Warmest congratulations to our wonderful colleague Claire Carroll on passing her VIVA VOCE with flying colours! Claire's thesis on Computational Thinking was supervised by Professor Aisling Leavy @miceducationfac.bsky.social @micireland.bsky.social

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11 months ago

Photo of Lisha O'Sullivan, Emer Ring, Mary Daly, Lorraine Farrell, Sharon Skehill pictured in the Early Education room in Mary Immaculate College surrounded by early years resources.

We are delighted to host @ncca for their seminar on Aistear: the Early Childhood Curriculum Framework, with Lisha O'Sullivan, Emer Ring, Mary Daly, Lorraine Farrelll, Sharon Skehill #Aistear #EarlyChildhood #HigherEd @micireland.bsky.social

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