The NCCA Primary Podcast

‘Child agency’ and ‘child voice’ are terms that are often used in conversations about curriculum change. Sometimes, however, this can feel abstract or difficult to translate into practice. Over these two episodes, we want to unpack what child agency really is, why it matters, and how teachers can support it in their classrooms. In the first episode, we focus on understanding child agency, what it is, why it matters, its impact, and some of the challenges teachers might face. In the second episode, we move into the practical side, looking at how curriculum and classroom practice can actively foster agency.
The NCCA Primary Podcast is available on the ⁠NCCA Website⁠, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other podcast hosting platforms. Join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #nccapod 
To find out more about primary curriculum developments visit ncca.ie/primary  
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Child agency’ and ‘child voice’ are terms that are often used in conversations about curriculum change. Sometimes, however, this can feel abstract or difficult to translate into practice. Over these two episodes, we want to unpack what child agency really is, why it matters, and how teachers can support it in their classrooms. In the first episode, we focus on understanding child agency, what it is, why it matters, its impact, and some of the challenges teachers might face. In the second episode, we move into the practical side, looking at how curriculum and classroom practice can actively foster agency.
The NCCA Primary Podcast is available on the ⁠NCCA Website⁠, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other podcast hosting platforms. Join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #nccapod 
To find out more about primary curriculum developments visit ncca.ie/primary  
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In this episode we discuss Inclusion and the Primary Curriculum Framework (PCF), what it means for a child to experience an inclusive education and flexibility as the cornerstone of inclusive practice.
Our guests on this podcast are Dr Barry Morrissey (Dublin City University) and Dr Catherine Merrigan (National Council for Special Education). 
Barry and Catherine also discuss inclusive relationships and collaborative learning, the Additional Support Pathways and a responsive approach to teaching and learning.
The NCCA Primary Podcast is available on the NCCA Website, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other podcast hosting platforms. Join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #nccapod 
To find out more about primary curriculum developments visit ncca.ie/primary  
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E17: ‘Cad a dhéanann an fhoghlaim chuimsitheach?’ Ag iniúchadh an churaclaim athfhorbartha (An Dr Liz Catherine Merrigan agus an Dr Barry Morrissey)
Sa chlár seo, pléimid cuimsiú agus an Creatchuraclam na Bunscoile (CnaB) — cad is brí le hoideachas cuimsitheach do pháiste agus an solúbthacht mar bhunchloch na cleachtais chuimsithí.
Tá An Dr Barry Morrissey (Ollscoil Chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath) agus An Dr Catherine Merrigan (An Chomhairle Náisiúnta um Oideachas Speisialta) linn mar aíonna ar an bpodchraoladh seo.
Pléann Barry agus Catherine freisin caidrimh chuimsitheacha agus foghlaim chomhoibríoch, na Conairí Tacaíochta Breise, agus cur chuige freagrúil i leith teagaisc agus foghlama.
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This episode explores how parents can work with teachers and schools in shaping their children’s learning experiences and consider how to build stronger connections between school and home. Our guests for this episode are Carmel O' Shea and Elaine Foley. Carmel is the advocacy services manager with the National Parents Council, while Elaine is principal of St Joseph’s Primary School Templemore.

The NCCA Primary Podcast is available on the ⁠NCCA Website⁠, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other podcast hosting platforms. Join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #nccapod 
To find out more about primary curriculum developments visit ncca.ie/primary  
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Tá ról ríthábhachtach ag tuismitheoirí i bhfoghlaim a bpáiste. Sa chlár seo, labhraíonn Éilis Mhic Caisín (Tuismitheoir) agus Antóin Ó Cléirigh (Príomhoide) faoin gcaoi a spreagann an curaclam comhpháirtíocht idir tuismitheoirí agus scoileanna chun forbairt iomlánaíoch páistí a chothú. Leagann siad béim ar thábhacht an phobail, caidrimh dhearfacha agus cumarsáide oscailte chun tacú leis an teagasc, leis an bhfoghlaim agus le riachtanais aonair. Pléann siad freisin conas is féidir le tuismitheoirí an fhoghlaim a threisiú sa bhaile trí dhearcthaí dearfacha agus fiosracht a chothú.
 
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