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Patrick Burke

@patjburke.bsky.social

Moonchore/Teacher | Assistant Professor - Dublin City University | President - Literacy Association of Ireland | Interested in educational research, policy and curriculum; literacy in particular | Views=mine alone More about me: tinyurl.com/9m2z7x2v

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A great opportunity for anyone who has recently completed a doctoral dissertation in literacy education
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17.09.2025 06:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The LAI have brilliant schedule of webinars lined up for Autumn!πŸ‚

First up from @patjburke.bsky.social and Maureen Colleran - Planning for #Literacy: From Big Picture to Practical Steps - see below for details πŸ‘‡

Please share with any primary teachers who might be interested! #edchatie #edusky

31.08.2025 18:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Active Learning in Higher Education is now on @bsky.app!

Follow us to hear more about high quality research on #teachingandlearning in #highereducation.

@sineadmcnally.bsky.social

#edchat #HigherEd #Pedagogy #Teaching #Learning

22.08.2025 15:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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There are two weeks left submit a proposal for the Literacy Association of Ireland Conference ⏳ See www.literacyireland.com/conference for further details. Please share with anyone who might be interested in presenting their research or practice!
@ilatoday.bsky.social

16.05.2025 09:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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πŸ“š Thinking of joining the Literacy Association of Ireland? This video walks you through the simple step-by-step process! #EdChatIe

13.05.2025 08:21 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Good evening!
We are at the @dcuresearch.bsky.social Futurology Event: The Future of Education at the Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie.
This evening's event will offer insights on the technology, practice and values that may shape classrooms.
@dcuioe.bsky.social #DCUResearch

14.05.2025 18:32 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Glued to this - what a phenomenal and knowledgeable panel! #EdChatIe

13.05.2025 18:42 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

This evening - May 13 @ 7 PM - join us!
#edchat #edchatie #edusky #dyslexia #literacy

13.05.2025 14:51 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

SEALBHÚ recently published a research report on experiences of the new Junior Cycle specifications in Irish.

The report will be of interest to anybody interested in curriculum/assessment reform at post-primary level.

See: ncca.ie/media/4yllw2...

@dublincityuni.bsky.social #edchatie #speirghorm

13.05.2025 09:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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⏰⏰⏰ The countdown is on for @dcuioe.bsky.social's #Unconference on May 21st 2025! This fantastic online peer-led event showcases the wide-range of work being undertaken by early-career researchers in the IoE.

Click here to register! tinyurl.com/23kbzrwz (also, any excuse to post cat gifs... πŸ˜…)

12.05.2025 09:32 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Interested in presenting at the upcoming Literacy Association of Ireland Conference? The conference will take place on November 7 and 8 in @dublincityuni.bsky.social.

Join us this evening for an information webinar for potential first-time presenters.

#edchatie #edchat

07.05.2025 12:21 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Plenty of time for pruning later - keep writing!

04.05.2025 20:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Meet the fab judges for @museumofchildhood.bsky.social Young Author Comp. Teachers, parents, pls
share with budding authors. Great prizes for writers & school. #speirgorm #edusky
See: museumofchildhood.ie/bloomsday-2025…
@inotenews.bsky.social. @patjburke.bsky.social @bloomsdayfestival.bsky.social

04.05.2025 12:55 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Lovely to say hello- hope you enjoyed the second half!

02.05.2025 21:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I think I’m not far from youπŸ˜…πŸ˜‚

02.05.2025 18:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Really looking forward to addressing some #dyslexia facts and misconceptions in this webinar. Join us!
#edchatie #sor

02.05.2025 17:57 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£LAI Presents: A Closer Look at Dyslexia - May 13th at 7pm #edchatie

Really looking forward to this one - what an incredible panel! πŸ™Œ

Please share with anyone who might be interested - registration πŸ”—: zoom.us/webinar/regi... #spΓ©irghorm

02.05.2025 08:57 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 3
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Great to have arrived at #AERA2025 - kicking off with a highly topical session, relevant on both sides of the Atlantic.

24.04.2025 14:14 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œAfter the Fall” by @dansantat.bsky.social

Is possibly one of the most used books I have (I’m on my fourth copy. It’s a clever, thought-provoking book about overcoming your fears. The art is sublime , with wonderful gags and characterisation. Genius! A PSHE must have. #PicturebookPage

20.04.2025 20:21 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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The Literacy Association of Ireland’s biannual publication β€˜Literacy News’ is ready to read now! Lots of fabulous insights, ideas, and inspiration for sparking (/maintaining!) the joy of reading Please do share with anyone who might be interested ✨ #EdChatIe πŸ’œ

πŸ“– πŸ‘‰πŸ» heyzine.com/flip-book/74...

07.04.2025 20:53 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A DCU study has found significant burnout and poor mental health among Irish teachers, as well as a large proportion of teachers being β€œunlikely” to remain in the profession long-term.

10.04.2025 07:05 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

A wonderful online event, filled with such authenticity and impactful research in the primary school classroom! Well done to all involved πŸ‘πŸ»

09.04.2025 18:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Join us at 6pm today!
Still some time to register
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09.04.2025 16:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Exciting morning at @dcuioe.bsky.social for #DCUSpringOpenDay!🀩 Lots of engaging & fruitful conversations with a great bunch of prospective student teachers & their families!πŸ˜ƒ@marieflynn.bsky.social @amkavanagh.bsky.social @patjburke.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social @annelooney.bsky.social

05.04.2025 13:11 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
DCU Centre for Literacy Research, Policy and Practice
Literacy Research in Action - Presenters: Elizabeth Cox, Eimear McSweeney, Sarah Loise Langan, BlΓ‘thnaid Fitzimons

DCU Centre for Literacy Research, Policy and Practice Literacy Research in Action - Presenters: Elizabeth Cox, Eimear McSweeney, Sarah Loise Langan, BlΓ‘thnaid Fitzimons

πŸ“’ Literacy Research in Action!
πŸ—“οΈ Wednesday, April 9th @ 6:00PM

An evening that will be of interest to:
➑️ Practising teachers
➑️ Those interested in pursuing a Masters
➑️ Anybody with an interest in literacy!

Register: dcu-ie.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#edchatie @dublincityuni.bsky.social

01.04.2025 08:12 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

There is still some time to register for this free Literacy Association of Ireland webinar, taking place on Tuesday at 7:00PM.

@alinulty.bsky.social
@emmajf.bsky.social
@clanavtra.bsky.social

#edchatie

30.03.2025 21:47 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Don't miss out on the opportunity to hear the amazing Emma Farragher and Alison Nulty present on oral language pedagogy.

Next Monday (April 1) at 7:00 PM on Zoom.

Bring your book shopping list!

#edchatie

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25.03.2025 09:23 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That 'smart in meetings' book has caught my eye! You'll have to share some more of its advice the next time I see you!

05.03.2025 16:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Happening this evening (Tuesday 4 March) @ 7PM:

A Plurililingual Approach to Teaching Irish Grammar in English-medium schools.

With: Aisling NΓ­ DhiorbhΓ‘in & Tara Concannon-Gibney, DCU

FΓ‘ilte roimh chΓ‘ch!

Register here:
dcu-ie.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#edchatie @dublincityuni.bsky.social

04.03.2025 18:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Two highly significant studies on dyslexia published recently:

doi.org/10.1111/jcpp...

doi.org/10.1002/dys....

Worth a look for any teacher or educator with an interest in the area.

#edchatie

@dyslexiaireland.bsky.social

26.02.2025 16:27 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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