This podcast explores the heart of teaching and what that means to educators who are experts in their fields and passionate about their role. We talk to people about the teachers who inspired them to get where they are now, what they love about teaching, what they find challenging, and what they would like to change (if they had a magic wand!).
Dr Treasa Bowe is a primary school teacher from Cork with over 20 years teaching experience - 17 years in Scoil Oilibhéir, Cork and the last three years teaching in Endeavor College Prep, Los Angeles, California. Across her career, Treasa has had keen and special interest in the area of literacy with her Masters research centred on Comprehension Strategy Instruction (CSI). Treasa was a pivotal member of the team that developed the highly regarded comprehension programme Building Bridges of Understanding (Mary Immaculate College, 2009). Treasa’s PhD research focused on the role of on-site continuing professional developing in promoting a whole school approach to CSI. More recently in 2020 Treasa has become better known to educators on both sides of the Atlantic Instagram as @betweenthecoversofagoodbook, where she shares her extensive knowledge about literacy and picture books on a daily basis.
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24 Sept 2020
S2 Ep3: A Love of Literacy
Guest: Clara Fiorentini
20 Aug 2020
S2 Ep2: Writing Magical Stories
From the age of six, Jackie Morris wanted to be an artist. Her very first children's book was Jo’s Storm, and since then, she has authored and illustrated many, many more. I came across Jackie first as an illustrator when my son was given a beautiful gift of The Lost Spells.
There's something incredibly magical and captivating about Jackie's work. So I went in search of more. I bought Mrs Noah's Pockets and Mrs Noah's Garden which were written by Jackie and now I'm hooked. She speaks all about her books and how best they can be used in the classroom.
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23 Jul 2020
S2 Ep1: Supporting a Students' Well-Being
Fiona Forman is an author, speaker, facilitator and trainer in the area of well-being and positive psychology in education.
Having spent many years as a primary school teacher, she is absolutely passionate about placing
well-being at the heart of school life.
Fiona holds an M. Sc. in Applied Positive Psychology, the science of well-being, from the University of
East London.
She is the co-author of "Weaving Well-Being", an SPHE programme which is now widely used in primary schools in Ireland and which has been launched in Australia.
Fiona is also the author of "Wired for Well-Being", a new well-being programme for second level schools.
26 Mar 2019
S1 Ep10: Raising Awareness about 22q
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19 Mar 2019
S1 Ep9: Advocating for Well-being
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12 Mar 2019
S1 Ep8: Counteracting Cyberbullying in Schools
Guest: Conor Mc Guckin
Conor Mc Guckin speaks with us about the cyber aspect of bullying and highlights how it has added a challenging dimension to school classrooms. Conor says that there isn’t a ‘one size fits all’ solution but that there are supports available for teachers and schools.
Bio:
Prof. Conor Mc Guckin is a Chartered Psychologist based in the School of Education at Trinity College Dublin. His research interests are in the area of psychology applied to educational policy and processes, educational psychology, bully/victim problems among children and adults, and rare diseases such as 22q.11 deletion syndrome.
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5 Mar 2019
S1 Ep7: Education in a Changing World
Guest: Enda Kenny
Enda Kenny speaks with about how education has changed since he did his Leaving Certificate almost 50 years ago in Co. Mayo and how we can adapt to those changes to provide hope and optimism.
Bio:
Enda Kenny is an Irish Fine Gael politician who served as Taoiseach from 2011 to 2017. He has been Leader of Fine Gael Minister for Defence, Leader of the Opposition, Minister for Tourism and Trade and Minister of State for Youth Affairs. However, many may not be aware that Enda spent four years working as a primary school teacher.
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26 Feb 2019
S1 Ep6: Using Music to Inspire
Guest: Marita Kerin
Marita Kerin shares with us about how her grandmother was a great inspiration to her, how to create a toolkit of music resources, and the literature that inspires her.
Bio:
Marita Kerin is an Assistant Professor in the School of Education, Trinity College Dublin. Marita is also a qualified primary school teacher.
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19 Feb 2019
S1 Ep5: The Power of a Great Teacher
Guest: Tomás Ó Ruairc
Tomás Ó Ruairc, Director of the Teaching Council, tells us about the ways the teachers he met inspired him and set him on the educational path that shaped his career.
Bio:
Tomás started his career teaching Irish and history at Athlone Community College. He was head of the Irish Department in Froebel College of Education from 2000 for five years and Education Programme Manager at Foras na Gaeilge before becoming Deputy CEO in 2007. He held the post of chair of Meitheal Chinnireachta (Leadership Forum) and of the Network for the Promotion of Linguistic Diversity and sat on the Council of the NCCA from 2006-2009. In 2009, Tomás became a Director in the Department of Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht before taking on his current role as Director of the Teaching Council in 2012.
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12 Feb 2019
S1 Ep4: 22q: What’s that then?
Guests: Anne and Áine Lawlor
Anne and Áine Lawlor talk to us about the rare disease 22q and what educators need to know about it.
Bio:
Anne Lawlor is one of the founding members of the 22q11 Ireland Support Group. The group, set up in 2007, supports Irish families affected by 22q deletion syndrome. 22q11.2 deletion syndrome is caused by small missing piece on the ‘q’ arm of the 22nd chromosome. Children born with 22qDS have complex medical, educational and social care needs over the life-span. Varying effects from the deletion range from congenital heart defects to speech and language problems. Many children with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome have learning disabilities and mental health issues. Dedicated to raising awareness for this poorly understood and under-recognised condition Anne completed a Masters in Management of Community and Voluntary groups and works with 22q11and works with 22q11 Ireland to develop integration across health & social care and education domains.
Bio:
Áine Lawlor is a person living with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome. She was diagnosed in 1998 at aged 15 and throughout her life has faced the many challenges that go along with living with this relatively common 'rare' condition. Áine is a Special Olympian and was a participant in the world games when they were held outside of the USA for the first time in 2013. These days Áine is likely to be found in the bowling alley pursuing her passion for the game. She is a valued member of the 22q YEEP (Young Experts by Experience Panel) and with her online presence, participation in research and giving presentations at conferences she has become well known for her ambassadorship in the global 22q community. Áine lives at home with her mum Anne and her beloved dog Honey.
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5 Feb 2019
S1 Ep3: Creating a Positive Learning Experience
Guest: Dr Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin
Dr Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin talks with us about coming from a family of primary teachers, the importance of a strong education system, as well as the challenges that she has faced and the growth mindset.
Bio: Dr Aoibhinn is an Assistant Professor in the School of Mathematics & Statistics where she is director of the BSc. Science, Mathematics & Education programmes in the College of Science at University College Dublin. Her research investigates issues in Mathematics Education, with particular focus on teacher education and the development of teacher pedagogical content knowledge.
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29 Jan 2019
S1 Ep2: Creating a Professional Image
Guest: Laura Jordan
Laura tells us about her experience as a primary school teacher and provides tips for creating a professional image.
Bio: Laura Jordan is a Style and Brand Consultant and Fashion Presenter based in Dublin. She lectures in Image Consultancy, Personal Shopping and Fashion Styling at Dublin Institute of Design. She is a Fashion Presenter with WeekendAM on Virgin Media One. She holds style seminars and hosts retail and fundraising events. She also teaches style courses for groups and individuals and runs transition year programmes. Laura is a former primary school teacher.
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11 Jan 2019
S1 Ep1: Finding Your Voice in Teaching
Guest: Paul Knox
Paul Knox, a primary teacher working with the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment, speaks to us about finding his voice in education, striving to become a better teacher and what teaching means to him.
Bio: Paul Knox is a primary school teacher who has worked with the Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST) focusing on well-being and social, personal and health education (SPHE). Paul is is currently working with the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA), focusing on relationships and sexuality education (RSE).
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