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MU Department of Education @maynootheducation.bsky.social · Aug 19

Listen to Dr Catriona O'Toole, on Radio 1 discussing her research on school avoidance. You can listen back to her insightful discussion here-
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1... @catrionaotoole.bsky.social @majelladempsey.bsky.social @georginasherlock.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie

School Avoidance & Book Tips

Association Professor of Psychology in Education Dr Catriona O’Toole advises on how to manage school avoidance, and librarian Darina Molloy has book tips for school avoiders and school starters.

www.rte.ie

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Majella Dempsey @majelladempsey.bsky.social · Jun 28

Congratulations @andreahgp.bsky.social

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Majella Dempsey @majelladempsey.bsky.social · Jun 28

With the CAO change of mind deadline coming up, it is a profession worth considering. Teaching is a great profession. See MH212 for options to becoming a STEM teacher @maynoothuniversity.ie hear our talk today with @celinehealy.bsky.social during our open day.

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Majella Dempsey @majelladempsey.bsky.social · May 17

Interesting take on TY from the perspective of Scottish education. It was lovely to chat with @jamesmcenaney.bsky.social about the Irish second level system. @maynoothuniversity.ie @maynootheducation.bsky.social @gerryjeffers.bsky.social @markrpriestley.bsky.social

James McEnaney @jamesmcenaney.bsky.social · May 17

In fourth year of high school, Scottish students begin the annual exam grind that will define their time at secondary.

But in Ireland, those teenagers have a very different option: the Transition Year.

What could Scotland learn from the approach?

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2513689...

www.heraldscotland.com

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MU Department of Education @maynootheducation.bsky.social · May 14

Are you interested in applying for the Future Leaders Programme? Join our Open Night on 20.05.25.
Register here - tinyurl.com/j62wwm5j
Course information here - tinyurl.com/4vkpczx5
@majelladempsey.bsky.social @anthonymalone.bsky.social @maijakataliina.bsky.social @tdelahunty.bsky.social

Maynooth University Department of Education invite you to our Future Leaders Open Night on 20th May 2025 from 17:00-18:00. Please register to attend.

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Majella Dempsey @majelladempsey.bsky.social · May 9

Great few days in Berlin at the annual @ecer-eera.bsky.social ECER conference planning meeting with wonderful colleagues across Europe. Two networks led by @maynootheducation.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie people. NW8 Health & Wellbeing Ed by @catrionaotoole.bsky.social & NW3 Curriculum by me!

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Majella Dempsey @majelladempsey.bsky.social · Apr 19

Great article in today’s Irish Independent by Tanya Sweeney on the work of Primary School teachers. Lovely to read such a tribute to their work.

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MU Department of Education @maynootheducation.bsky.social · Apr 7

‪@maynootheducation.bsky.social‬ Placement Tutor Role –The Department of Education at Maynooth University is currently seeking applications from experienced educational professionals to work as placement tutors on the BSc.Ed & PME programmes.
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/...

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Majella Dempsey @majelladempsey.bsky.social · Apr 14

Thanks Mark!

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Majella Dempsey @majelladempsey.bsky.social · Apr 13

Very interesting presentation from @maynoothuniversity.ie @maynootheducation.bsky.social colleagues developing social justice pedagogies of discomfort with student teachers @esai-irl.bsky.social conference. Supported by @ubuntu-ls.bsky.social

Liz Meade opening the talk. Slide in background

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Majella Dempsey @majelladempsey.bsky.social · Apr 13

Fascinating talk by @celinehealy.bsky.social from @maynoothuniversity.ie @maynootheducation.bsky.social on using STEAM to promote immunization knowledge. Peer teaching wt TY students working with 1st Years. Excellent presentation, great conference. @esai-irl.bsky.social

Celine Healy smiling at the start of her presentation at ESAI conference. Slide in background

Celine Healy in front of a slide with title of her talk.

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MU Department of Education @maynootheducation.bsky.social · Apr 8

What an amazing learning opportunity we had with Prof. Beth Rubin in MU to learn about Participatory Action Research. Thanks to colleagues and teachers who came from Ireland, Northern Ireland, Poland, Luxembourg, Uzbekistan, Czechia and others for your insights.🔗for more information tiny.cc/o5tf001

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Maynooth University @maynoothuniversity.ie · Apr 2

Maynooth Festival of Palestinian Culture 🍉

7-10 April

Music, Dance, Circus, Literature, Film, Food, Photography, Sport 📚

Supporting Palestinian Artists & Charities.

The full schedule of events can be found here: sites.google.com/view/maynoot...

Most events are free, & all are open to the public

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Prof Mark Priestley @markrpriestley.bsky.social · Mar 31

Listen here to @stavrphili.bsky.social and me - appearing as guests on the FooknConversation podcast with @fooknconversation.bsky.social. We talk about our work in the curriculum field.

www.fooknconversation.com/podcast/epis...

Episode 63: Mark Priestley & Stavroula Philippou – FooknConversation

www.fooknconversation.com

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Prof Mark Priestley @markrpriestley.bsky.social · Mar 20

A blast from the past - Lisbon in 2019 with @stavrphili.bsky.social, @majelladempsey.bsky.social and Michael Young

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Majella Dempsey @majelladempsey.bsky.social · Mar 20

That was a great conference. We both missed flights but made it there. One of our first “Curriculum on Tour” events.

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MU Department of Education @maynootheducation.bsky.social · Mar 5

The Dept of Education and the Dept of Anthropology at Maynooth University invite you to attend a free ONE-DAY CONFERENCE on March 25, 2025.
Further details here – shorturl.at/l603Z
Register here - forms.office.com/e/yfJGPLce7S

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Gerry Jeffers @gerryjeffers.bsky.social · Feb 26

The latest Education Yearbook has an article based on the research on Deputy Principals by Carmel Lillis, Majella Dempsey and myself. irelandseducationyearbook.ie/downloads/IE...

irelandseducationyearbook.ie

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Gerry Jeffers @gerryjeffers.bsky.social · Feb 27

Very good engagement by Deputy Principals at the Le Chéile Trustbin Athlone today. Happy to share some of our research Majella Dempsey and Carmel Lillis @clairekilroy.bsky.social

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Majella Dempsey @majelladempsey.bsky.social · Feb 12

Have you a recognized PG diploma in Ed leadership & management (60 credits), consider applying for a 9-month top up Masters course MEdELM. A blended course to suit busy professionals. Grt opportunity to carry out research under supervision of researchers in Maynooth Education Department. Info below.

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Eamon Costello @eam0.bsky.social · Jan 7

The American Historical Association, the oldest learned society in the United States, has adopted the “Resolution to Oppose Scholasticide in Gaza,” condemning Israel’s “intentional effort to comprehensively destroy the Palestinian education system.”

www.democracynow.org/2025/1/6/aha...

American Historical Association Condemns Israel’s Scholasticide in Gaza

The American Historical Association, the oldest learned society in the United States, has adopted the “Resolution to Oppose Scholasticide in Gaza,” condemning Israel’s “intentional effort to comprehen...

www.democracynow.org

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Majella Dempsey @majelladempsey.bsky.social · Jan 7

Join us at Department of Education @maynoothuni.bsky.social Wonderful opportunity to work with great student teachers and colleagues.

Maija Salokangas @maijakataliina.bsky.social · Jan 6

📣 Come work with us at Maynooth University @maynoothuni.bsky.social

Post: Assistant Professor in Teacher Education with specialism in Digital Literacy

Closing date: 16th of February 2025

Apply: my.corehr.com/pls/nuimrecr...

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Majella Dempsey @majelladempsey.bsky.social · Jan 3

Kinsale is a beautiful place to visit. Lots to see and do and amazing food. Lots of lovely walks to do. Charles Fort is worth a visit, very well maintained with spectacular views of the harbour. Great coffee from a truck at the entrance.

Kinsale harbor from ring walk. Blue skies.

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Majella Dempsey @majelladempsey.bsky.social · Dec 17

Sharing report on Deputy Principal; A Hidden Asset? mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/id/eprint/19... that highlights the pivotal role of the DP nested between the Principal, teachers, students, parents, multiple external bodies & community. They are curriculum leaders & makers. @maynoothuni.bsky.social

Deputy Principals: A Hidden Asset in Schools? - MURAL - Maynooth University Research Archive Library

mural.maynoothuniversity.ie

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Majella Dempsey @majelladempsey.bsky.social · Dec 16

Thanks @magsamond.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy this was a lovely way to start my day.

mags amond @magsamond.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · Dec 16

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2025/01/poet-seamus-heaney-berkeley/680757/

"walk on air
against your better judgement"

a very beautiful article, especially if listening to the telling as you read

thanks to @catherinecronin for the link

Walk on Air Against Your Better Judgment

What Seamus Heaney gave me

www.theatlantic.com