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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · May 28

My letter in today’s @irishtimes.com on behalf of the @irishsciteach.bsky.social.

Delay to English & Accounting makes sense (let’s get it right folks) but a delay to the AACs in senior science also makes sense.

Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · May 19

Well, the TUI have capitulated while the ASTI sit on the fence. While the document is presented loosely as reform supports, in reality it’s a contract for the unions. The 3% bargaining clause should never be linked to reform supports.

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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · May 17

Breda O’Brien is spot on in her article in today’s @irishtimes.com - the Department have decided that bullying teachers into reform is easier than actually funding or supporting it properly.

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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · Apr 7

I’m not sure where to begin with this one … #edchatIE

Leaving Cert examiners offer €100,000 contract to research how AI can be used to correct papers jrnl.ie/6671133

Leaving Cert examiners offer €100,000 contract to research how AI can be used to correct papers

Using AI to complete corrections may cut back on the time between students sitting the final exam and receiving their results.

jrnl.ie

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Julian Girdham @sccenglish.bsky.social · Mar 24

Finally, there are vacancies for #edchatie on May 5th and May 19th: host your preferred subject.

Get in touch!

www.juliangirdham.com/blog/edchati...

#edchatie Mondays on Bluesky — Julian Girdham

A holding page for details of #edchatie discussions on Bluesky on Monday evenings: every two weeks in term-time for educators in Ireland.

www.juliangirdham.com

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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · Mar 27

What does the new LC biology speciricstion mean to teachers and students? www.gilleducation.ie/blog/what-do...

What does the new LC Biology specification mean to teachers and students?

In our latest blog, the co-author of Evolution, Humphrey Jones, breaks down the new specification and simplifies it to help you confidently navigate it with your LC Biology classroom this September.

www.gilleducation.ie

Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · Mar 26

The recording from our webinar on navigating the new Leaving Certificate Biology specification is now available. Many thanks to all who checked in on the night and for your lovely feedback. youtu.be/oi26d4FsV-I @yvehigginsvallely.bsky.social

Navigating the New Leaving Cert Biology Specification

YouTube video by Gill Education

youtu.be

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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · Mar 13

‪More information on Evolution and more sample content, including PowerPoints, quizzes, planning documents and more available here: www.gilleducation.ie/post-primary...

https://www.gilleducation.ie/post-primary/evolution‬

Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · Mar 13

You can now view a sample unit from ‘Evolution’ on the @GillEducation website. Our new book is organised into a series of thematic units of learning and Unit 1: The Living Science can now be viewed here: online.flippingbook.com/view/2836403... @yvehigginsvallely.bsky.social

Evolution Textbook Sample

This interactive flipbook is created with FlippingBook, a service for streaming PDFs online. No download, no waiting. Open and start reading right away!

online.flippingbook.com

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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · Mar 11

I will be hosting a webinar with my ‘Evolution’ co-author @yvehigginsvallely.bsky.social on Monday, March 25th at 7pm on ‘Navigating the New Leaving Cert Biology Specification’. Register here to take part: register.gotowebinar.com/register/443...

register.gotowebinar.com

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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · Mar 10

In my experience excellent school leaders were also excellent classroom teachers. School leaders need a broad view on education and not just look inward to their own school. Also, good leaders display a keen interest in learning. #edchatIE

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Brian Cronin @bcroninbantry.bsky.social · Mar 10

Many thanks to @joerolston.bsky.social for moderating tonight's #edchatie. Interesting discussion as always.

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Secret Teacher Ireland @irlsecret.bsky.social · Mar 10

I think teaching and learning needs to be much higher on the agenda.

It’s hard to know the national picture but we don’t get many opportunities to discuss pedagogy.

I’d like more.

#edchatie

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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · Mar 10

Nicely done Joe. Great discussion.

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Julian Girdham @sccenglish.bsky.social · Mar 10

Craig Skerritt showed how flawed LAOS in practical terms in his paper: www.juliangirdham.com/blog/looking... #edchatie

Looking at Our School 2022: a quality framework — Julian Girdham

A recent paper by Craig Skerritt of the Manchester Institute of Education examines the document Looking at Our School (2022) with a sharp eye.

www.juliangirdham.com

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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · Mar 10

School leadership seems to be knowing that LAOS exists and to use it in interview questions. It provides little practical advice for prospective school leaders or current school leaders. #edchatIE

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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · Mar 10

We’ve all seen Falling Down, right?

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John Hurley @john-hurley.bsky.social · Mar 10

I think there may be a different conversation to be had.
Instead of looking at school leadership - is it time to look at the demands on schools.
What was the old phrase, "when society itches, schools must scratch"?
The pressure to manage the multiple and conflicting demands is immense
#edchatie

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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · Mar 10

Still have nightmares. 😱

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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · Mar 10

#edchatIE

Emma Farragher @emmajf.bsky.social · Mar 10

I think there’s definitely an invisible third tier! Those who volunteer and help out with everything and bring plans and projects to fruition (🩷!!)

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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · Mar 10

I think it’s important that school leaders do take an active interest in T&L. Teachers, especially younger teachers, need to see a strong connection between leadership and what happens in the classroom. #edchatIE

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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · Mar 10

I suppose something to bridge the gap between AP1 holders and DP, which can take some of the administrative pressures off school leaders. Or, on the flip side, provide an earlier stepping stone to leadership. #edchatIE

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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · Mar 10

I think that’s a key point Julian … teaching and learning (the principal point of schools) is often lower down the priority list for overburdened school leaders. #edchatIE

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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · Mar 10

LAOS provides a definition for leadership in schools but lacks a path to get there. #edchatIE

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Humphrey Jones @humphreyjones.bsky.social · Mar 10

Also keen to hear ideas on fostering leadership potential in our students. Obvious outlets include sport and other extra curricular programmes but should there be a leadership programme in schools? #edchatIE

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