Teacher Talk with the INTO

This episode of Teacher Talk with the INTO with Sandra (INTO Official & Global Solidarity Officer) discusses how do we prepare young people for our ever-changing world?

Ailbhe Joyce is a primary school educator & advocate for Global Citizenship Education and sustainable development. She is the founder of Laois Forest School, where she champions outdoor, play-based learning to support children’s wellbeing, creativity and connection with nature.

Jenny Gannon, director of the Development and Intercultural Education (DICE) project, a national initiative that supports the inclusion of global citizenship, has 20 years' experience in primary education and is committed to fostering inclusive educational environments.

Resources mentioned in this episode:
bit.ly/GlobalVillageResources
bit.ly/GlobalVillageCPDSessions
Bit.ly/ShareOneLesson
Bit.ly/thediceproject
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INTO’s Máirín Máirín Ní Chéileachair speaks with the Educational Research Centre’s (ERC) Rachel Cunningham and Dr Aidan Clerkin.

We talk about how standardised tests are created, setting accurate norms and the vital partnership with schools that makes this possible and why they must be regularly revised to stay aligned with curriculum changes.

Rachel Cunningham is a research fellow leading test development in literacy, numeracy and spelling at ERC.
Dr Aidan Clerkin is also a research fellow, who oversees Ireland’s participation in TIMSS and is co editor of the Irish Journal of Education, with international research experience across Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
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INTO’s Maeve McCafferty discusses the barriers faced entering and staying in primary teaching in Ireland and the importance of diverse representation in the classroom.

Kathleen Murphy is a primary school teacher and a proud member of the Irish Traveller community. Kathleen is committed to inclusion, representation and human rights.

Seyi Agbede is also a primary school teacher beginning his teaching journey in Nigeria. Seyi relocated to Ireland in 2021 and has since continued to shape the education sector through both teaching and advocacy.
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INTO’s David Geary talks to Jane McGarrigle (Webwise National Coordinator) and Ciara McGuane (Founder, Rahoo) about online safety, media literacy, CPD, supports and campaigns to protect children from online risks.

Tune in to hear:
📱 Online dangers
📱 Practical tips and support for teachers and parents in understanding online risks
📱 The need for tougher regulation


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In this episode of Teacher Talk with the INTO, we mark two decades of the INTO LGBT+ Teachers’ Group, a community built on resilience, representation, and change.
Join us as we discuss:
The origins of the LGBT+ Teachers’ Group
Key Irish legislation in policy and advocacy
Ongoing challenges for LGBT+ teachers
How to be an ally to LGBT+ teachers
Hear firsthand from two members about the group's impact on the LGBT+ community in education.
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