Archive for January 2007

Government drops bombshell about dismissals

At confidential talks last week, the Government announced that Department inspectors will no longer play any part

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UCD staff protest over pay freeze

UCD staff is angry over a decision to withhold a 3 per cent pay rise due to their refusal to implement

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What makes a person creative?

Is it nature or nurture? Can you measure creativity? Can science tell us what is happening in the brain of creative people?

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Benefits of hosting a Comenius Assistant

There is no doubt that the greatest challenge facing classrooms in Ireland is the influx of international students

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Information Event on the new Lifelong Learning Programme

Léargas is organising a series of information events throughout Ireland regarding the Lifelong Learning Programme

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European Award for Languages -The Language Label 2007

The Award recognises creative and innovative ways to improve the quality of language teaching and learning

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'Badly needed' investment in technology in schools

The Government is to invest nearly €250 million in computers and information technology for schools

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New software to protect children using internet

New computer software to protect children from exploitation on the internet will become available

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Do your students know how to write an essay?

One way to ensure that your students will write more effectively is to make them write frequently, but briefly

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New dyslexia test promises to transform young lives

A new test for dyslexia, launched this month, promises to 'transform the lives of thousands of pupils'

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FETAC training course for care workers

A FETAC training course for care workers is offered by Care Careers, an EU Equal Assists programme

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'Deep frustration' in the pharmacy profession

Mr Quirke said there was 'deep frustration' in the pharmacy profession at the ongoing failure to provide new legislation to underpin it

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Review group seeks to save the classics

A report on the classics has been prepared for the NCCA by the Board of Studies for Classical Education

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Teenage boy wins case in the High Court

A teenage boy with a moderate learning disability has secured leave from the High Court to seek orders

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Meet Dr Richard Thorn

WHO'S WHO introduces you to people who are making an important contribution to education in Ireland today

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NUI Galway students to build homes in Ghana

Twenty-one NUI Galway students will travel to Ghana in May to help local people build their own homes

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IPPN calls for national database for children

IPPN President Tomas O Slatara made an impassioned plea for a national database for children

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Standardised tests a requirement in primary schools

From this year, all national schools will be required to test pupils in reading and maths using standardised tests

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Bar being raised for Institutes of Technology

At a Conference titled 'Accreditation and Assessment in Irish Higher Education', Dr Richard Thorn stated

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Research a main pillar of National Development Plan

Finance Minister Brian Cowen has promised a “radical enhancement” in spending on scientific research

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