Ar an gclár seo, pléann Dr. Claire Dunne (Léactóir) agus Clódagh Ní Mhaolchiaráin (Príomhoide) Prionsabail an Teagaisc, na Foghlama agus na Measúnachta mar a ndéantar cur síos orthu i gCreatchuraclam na Bunscoile. Pléann siad an chuma atá ar na prionsabail sin (aistrithe agus leanúnachas, caidrimh, comhpháirtíochtaí, gníomhú agus rannpháirtíocht, measúnú agus dul chun cinn timpeallachtaí foghlama, oideachas ionchuimsitheach agus éagsúlacht agus oideolaíocht) i dtéarmaí praiticiúla i múineadh na Gaeilge.

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On this episode, Dr. Claire Dunne (Lecturer) and Clódagh Ní Mhaolchiaráin (Principal) discuss the Principles of Teaching, Learning, and Assessment as described in the Primary Curriculum Framework. They discuss how these principles (transitions and continuity, relationships, partnerships, engagement and participation, assessment and progression, learning environments, inclusive education and diversity, and pedagogy) look in practical terms in the teaching of Irish.

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In this episode we discuss assessment in primary education, the importance of assessment in children’s learning journeys and having a clear sense of purpose when deciding on assessments for children. 

Our guests on this assessment podcast are Professor Louise Hayward (Professor Emerita, University of Glasgow) and Dr Paula Lehane (Dublin City University). 

Paula and Louise discuss assessment as a way of knowing our learners better, standardised testing and the value of collecting assessment information to inform the next steps in teaching and learning. 

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Gaeilge:

Sa chlár seo, pléimid measúnú san oideachas bunscoile, tábhacht an mheasúnaithe i dturas foghlama páistí, agus an gá le cuspóir soiléir agus measúnuithe á roghnú do pháistí.

Ár n-aíonna ar an bpodchraoladh seo ná an tOllamh Louise Hayward (Ollamh Emerita, Ollscoil Ghlaschú) agus an Dr Paula Lehane (Ollscoil Chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath) Pléann Paula agus Louise measúnú mar bhealach chun aithne níos fearr a chur ar ár bhfoghlaimeoirí, tástáil chaighdeánaithe agus luach an eolais mheasúnaithe chun na chéad chéimeanna eile sa mhúinteoireacht agus san fhoghlaim a threorú.

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In this episode the concept of child agency is explored.   We take a closer look at what agency is and why it might be important for children.  We also consider how it might be realised within the redeveloped primary school curriculum.  To give their perspectives on this topic we are joined by Professor Dominic Wyse from University College London and Kathryn Keenan a teaching principal from Emper national school.

Ar an eipeasóid seo labhraímid le Pól Hansard (Príomhoide) agus Dr. Michael Finnearan (Léachtóir) faoi na difríochtaí idir tionchair a gcúlra oideachais féin, an tábhacht a bhaineann le huathúlacht gach scoile a aithint, an gá atá le solúbthacht sa churaclam, ról na gcomhpháirtíochtaí san oideachas agus an luach a bhaineann le cruthaitheacht a chothú i bpáistí. Tá an eipeasóid seo ar fáil anois ar shuíomh gréasáin CNCM, Spotify, Apple Podcasts agus ardáin óstála podchraoltaí eile.  

In this episode, we discuss teacher confidence through times of curriculum change. We inquire into how change can be instigated and supported by teachers and how teachers can be supported throughout the process.

Our guests in this episode are Mary Burke (Retired primary teacher, teacher educator and formerly of NIPT) and Kathryn Hyland (Primary Teacher, St. Brigid’s Primary school, Co. Kildare).

Mary and Kathryn look upon their own learning and teaching journeys and discuss how they gained confidence as teachers. They explore the importance of embracing change and consider strategies for approaching the curriculum changes ahead. 

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In this episode we delve into the rich history of curriculum reform in Ireland. We reflect on lessons which can be learned from past curriculum reforms, as well as looking forward to opportunities and challenges for the enactment of the redeveloped primary curriculum.  To give their perspectives on these changes we are joined by Dr. Thomas Walsh from Maynooth University and Caoimhe McLaughlin a teacher and former member of the Department of Education teacher support services.   

Ar an eipeasóid seo, pléimid ról mhuinín an mhúinteora. Labhraímid le Dr. Ciara Uí Chonduibh (Príomhoide) agus Órlaith Ní Fhoghlú (Múinteoir) faoin gcaoi ar fhás agus ar athraigh a muinín le linn a ngairmeacha beatha, faoina gcumas gníomhúcháin múinteoirí agus conas athrú curaclaim a bhainistiú sna blianta amach romhainn. 

In this episode we explore the importance of leadership in realising the vision for the redeveloped curriculum and ensuring quality of learning experiences and outcomes for primary children. Our guests are Prof. Jim Spillane from the School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University, Chicago and Paul O’Donnell, Principal in St Patrick's School, Slane, County Meath. Jim and Paul chat about how curriculum change might be initiated and managed in schools and how the whole school community can be supported. To find out more about primary curriculum developments visit ncca.ie/primary  

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The Irish Primary school curriculum is changing, but why now? In this episode we explore some of what’s new in the redeveloped primary school curriculum, the opportunities this change may offer and the ongoing process of curriculum redevelopment.  To give their perspectives on these changes we are joined by Dr. Patrick Sullivan Deputy Chief Executive of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) and Tina Mc Laughlin (@teacherofdotes) an infant teacher from Co. Donegal.   

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