Joe Rolston
@joerolston.bsky.social
Deputy Principal • Teacher • Community of Practice for English teachers coordinator • Father, Husband, Sligo roots • Bibliophile • Primarily here for #EdChatIE •
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Joe Rolston
@joerolston.bsky.social
· Mar 10
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Well that’s time for this evening’s hour of #EdChatIE - many thanks to everyone for the brilliant points of discussion. The conversation can continue - just continue to use #EdChatIE when you post. Thanks to @sccenglish.bsky.social for the opportunity to host this evening. Wishing you all the best!
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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
March 10, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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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Nicely done Joe. Great discussion.
March 10, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Nicely done Joe. Great discussion.
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A mix of qualitities, adapability, problem solving, good communication, collaboration, emotional intelligence...#edchatie a clear vision....
March 10, 2025 at 9:44 PM
A mix of qualitities, adapability, problem solving, good communication, collaboration, emotional intelligence...#edchatie a clear vision....
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Many thanks to @joerolston.bsky.social for moderating tonight's #edchatie. Interesting discussion as always.
March 10, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Many thanks to @joerolston.bsky.social for moderating tonight's #edchatie. Interesting discussion as always.
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Its very challenging to be a yearhead and teach two subjects to LC level...time to deal with the many issues/challenges to hard to come by and keep up high standards for actual classes...esp if in a Vol sec school. #edchatie
March 10, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Its very challenging to be a yearhead and teach two subjects to LC level...time to deal with the many issues/challenges to hard to come by and keep up high standards for actual classes...esp if in a Vol sec school. #edchatie
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It's not over yet but many thanks to @joerolston.bsky.social for hosting this stimulating discussion tonight. #edchatie
March 10, 2025 at 9:27 PM
It's not over yet but many thanks to @joerolston.bsky.social for hosting this stimulating discussion tonight. #edchatie
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Míle buíochas @joerolston.bsky.social and all! 👏
March 10, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Míle buíochas @joerolston.bsky.social and all! 👏
Well that’s time for this evening’s hour of #EdChatIE - many thanks to everyone for the brilliant points of discussion. The conversation can continue - just continue to use #EdChatIE when you post. Thanks to @sccenglish.bsky.social for the opportunity to host this evening. Wishing you all the best!
jerry from tom and jerry is standing on a stage and says thank you
ALT: jerry from tom and jerry is standing on a stage and says thank you
media.tenor.com
March 10, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Well that’s time for this evening’s hour of #EdChatIE - many thanks to everyone for the brilliant points of discussion. The conversation can continue - just continue to use #EdChatIE when you post. Thanks to @sccenglish.bsky.social for the opportunity to host this evening. Wishing you all the best!
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Decided by DoE staffing allocations. Some recent changes. Time allowance should be available in voluntary secondary schools too, obviously. All schools should have at least 1 DP ex quota. #edchatie
March 10, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Decided by DoE staffing allocations. Some recent changes. Time allowance should be available in voluntary secondary schools too, obviously. All schools should have at least 1 DP ex quota. #edchatie
Just before I formally wrap up a reminder that the next session of #EdChatIE is in two weeks time, March 24th, with @[email protected] on the topic “ESD in Ireland: the role of education in helping Ireland become climate leaders.”
March 10, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Just before I formally wrap up a reminder that the next session of #EdChatIE is in two weeks time, March 24th, with @[email protected] on the topic “ESD in Ireland: the role of education in helping Ireland become climate leaders.”
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Time and an overloaded workload...those not in leadership positions thinking everything is "part of your job"...when in realith we all have a very importany part to play #edchatie
March 10, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Time and an overloaded workload...those not in leadership positions thinking everything is "part of your job"...when in realith we all have a very importany part to play #edchatie
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Yes, so I would have had collaboration time every afternoon for; planning, CPD, school visits, moderation, resource management, pupil focus groups, action planning review and evaluations, preparation for staff meeting facilitation, reflective practice, lesson study, collaborative planning
March 10, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Yes, so I would have had collaboration time every afternoon for; planning, CPD, school visits, moderation, resource management, pupil focus groups, action planning review and evaluations, preparation for staff meeting facilitation, reflective practice, lesson study, collaborative planning
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I think further study (PDSL) on becoming a post holder has been transformative for me, with the opportunities they provide to discuss and reflect with colleagues, something that we don't do much of in school due to time constraints #edchatIE
March 10, 2025 at 9:28 PM
I think further study (PDSL) on becoming a post holder has been transformative for me, with the opportunities they provide to discuss and reflect with colleagues, something that we don't do much of in school due to time constraints #edchatIE
A very interesting point, Brian. Is there scope to increase our school capacity for more DPs and AP1s (with time in lieu) as a means of advancing teaching and learning in our schools. I always did wonder who decided on the threshold numbers for additional DPs etc. #EdChatIE
There's some anecdotal evidence of teachers not applying for AP2s. Reported by some principals. Perhaps AP2s should be discontinued. More AP1s and DP roles instead? #edchatie
March 10, 2025 at 9:28 PM
A very interesting point, Brian. Is there scope to increase our school capacity for more DPs and AP1s (with time in lieu) as a means of advancing teaching and learning in our schools. I always did wonder who decided on the threshold numbers for additional DPs etc. #EdChatIE
Final prompt from me for this evening on this discussion: what qualities define a highly effective school leader working in education today? #EdChatIE
March 10, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Final prompt from me for this evening on this discussion: what qualities define a highly effective school leader working in education today? #EdChatIE
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#edchatie
Some may be interested in this book edited by @stulock.bsky.social
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Some may be interested in this book edited by @stulock.bsky.social
www.juliangirdham.com/blog/the-res...
March 10, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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Some may be interested in this book edited by @stulock.bsky.social
www.juliangirdham.com/blog/the-res...
Some may be interested in this book edited by @stulock.bsky.social
www.juliangirdham.com/blog/the-res...
It galls me that post-holders do not get time in-lieu across all the various sectors in our education system (saying this having worked in the voluntary post-primary sector prior to moving into the ETB sector) #EdChatIE
Although I know plenty of post-holders juggling more than one subject along with pastoral duties so this would be difficult. I’d love to see these roles spread out a bit more! #EdChatIe
March 10, 2025 at 9:20 PM
It galls me that post-holders do not get time in-lieu across all the various sectors in our education system (saying this having worked in the voluntary post-primary sector prior to moving into the ETB sector) #EdChatIE
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In terms of opportunity.
Time!
If there was time, that a DP or Principal could take on a mentoring role if a teacher was interested.
A structure for supports/mentors for those who wish to enter levels of management - similar in concept to supporting those new to teaching
#edchatie
Time!
If there was time, that a DP or Principal could take on a mentoring role if a teacher was interested.
A structure for supports/mentors for those who wish to enter levels of management - similar in concept to supporting those new to teaching
#edchatie
March 10, 2025 at 9:16 PM
In terms of opportunity.
Time!
If there was time, that a DP or Principal could take on a mentoring role if a teacher was interested.
A structure for supports/mentors for those who wish to enter levels of management - similar in concept to supporting those new to teaching
#edchatie
Time!
If there was time, that a DP or Principal could take on a mentoring role if a teacher was interested.
A structure for supports/mentors for those who wish to enter levels of management - similar in concept to supporting those new to teaching
#edchatie
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It would be fantastic if teachers who took on formal leadership roles were supported in taking on further study to inform and support that role. This would be helpful in filtering the various initiatives that might present themselves in different subject areas.. #EdChatIe
March 10, 2025 at 9:14 PM
It would be fantastic if teachers who took on formal leadership roles were supported in taking on further study to inform and support that role. This would be helpful in filtering the various initiatives that might present themselves in different subject areas.. #EdChatIe