Trish Walkin

"#EdChatie on Bluesky All sessions on Monday evenings, 8:30-9:30 PM. Jan 13th: How can Ireland address its teacher recruitment and retention crisis? Host: @humphreyjones.bsky.social Jan 27th: AI in Irish education. Host: @john-hurley.bsky.social Feb 10th: Cognitive Science in Irish education. Host: @patjburke.bsky.social Feb 24th: Supporting additional needs in Irish schools: barriers and opportunities. Host: @trinagolden.bsky.social Mar 10th: Leadership in Irish schools: challenges and opportunities. Host: @joerolston.bsky.social Mar 24th: ESD in Ireland: the role of education in helping Ireland become climate leaders. Host: @codie1cory.bsky.social April 7th: Open to offers. The text is in bold yellow and purple on a yellow background, with red emphasizing session timing."

As term starts, lots ahead for educators in Ireland to discuss in the revived #EdChatie sessions on every second Monday evening.

More details:
www.juliangirdham.com/blog/edchati...

Many thanks to all who are hosting, and pls repost.

Totally agree 👏 In my experience many many teachers are proactive in wishing to expand their knowledge and expertise but time constraints in schools can't facilitate this effectively.
#edchatie

With cumulative inflation of over approx 23% since 2008!

Increased funding for schools must also be treated as an urgent priority. #edchatie

Hi #edchatie! I'm Trish, a secondary school teacher and AP1 from Mayo. Like many others have mentioned, I believe it's essential for the government to show greater respect for our profession by actively listening to the on-the-ground experiences of teachers.

#edchatie on Bluesky — Julian Girdham Irish teachers miss the #edchatie discussion days, and now that we’re moving to Bluesky, here’s a proposal.

First revived #edchatie discussion on Monday evening, 7.30-8.30pm, is on what we want in education from the next government.

Irish educators: pls repost this today.

Looking for future hosts: drop a PM if you're volunteering!

Meanwhile, this time:
www.juliangirdham.com/blog/edchati...

Thank you Joe!

Could I be added too please?

"#EDCHATIE: In education, what do you want from a new government? Date: Monday 2nd December 2024 Time: 19:30–20:30 Platform: BlueSky Hashtag: #edchatie Host: @sccenglish.bsky.social A stick-figure bird is shown typing on a desktop computer, symbolizing online engagement. At the bottom, there’s a note inviting volunteers to propose ideas and host future chats, mentioning that the event happens every two weeks during term-time."

For everyone in Irish education: a proposal to revive #edchatie Monday evening discussions on Bluesky. Every two weeks in term-time.

First session details on the graphic.

More:
www.juliangirdham.com/blog/edchati...

Please repost within Ireland as much as poss & spread the word elsewhere.

Opinion: 'Teacher bashing' is a global phenomenon, absolving governments of their failed policies DCU’s Dr Alan Gorman says teacher bashing is happening everywhere, and it suits the political and corporate class to scapegoat the profession.

Sharing a piece I wrote this week for @thejournal.ie examining how ‘teacher bashing’ in media narratives shapes public perception, influences policies, and diverts attention from education reform @dcuioe.bsky.social

www.thejournal.ie/readme/micha...

100 teachers in Ireland in this list now.

A suggestion: a revival of the #edchatie one hour discussion, once every fortnight, on matters of interest in Irish education. New proposer and host every time.

Interested? Please repost.

go.bsky.app/BqbTnC7

The Irish Times view on the election education debate: manifestos barely scrape a pass There are issues requiring urgent attention, but they are getting little discussion during the campaign

Excellent editorial in today’s Irish Times on why education barely features in Irish election debate www.irishtimes.com/opinion/edit...

A one page tool for capturing the impact of child participation on policy.

empoweringchildren.gov.mt/vuci-toolkit/ New toolkit developed by a team of us at University College Cork in partnership with the Maltese Ministry of Social Policy & Children’s Rights, the Children’s Commissioner & (of course) a Child Advisory Group to capture the impacts of child participation.

Thank you!

Would appreciate being added too please