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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 15d

Is it burnout or rustout?
Dr Sabrina Fitzsimons @sabrinafitzsimons.bsky.social, @dcucreate.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social, examines the dangers of employee ‘rustout’ and advises on how we can prevent it.
Read on @bpsofficial.bsky.social: launch.dcu.ie/3VrZsFr
#DCUResearch

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Angela Cummins @angecmj.bsky.social · Aug 24

www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p... This is excellent @kevinshortall.bsky.social thank you for sharing a year in the life of a secondary school👏🏻 #edchatie

‘It keeps you awake at night’: A year in the life of an Irish secondary school

Dublin principal Kevin Shortall is fiercely ambitious for his students, but his school faces considerable financial challenges

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Kevin Shortall @kevinshortall.bsky.social · 26d

We are finally ready to take our SPOTLITE programme to the world. Thanks so much @lauralundy.bsky.social for giving us the Space, Voice, Audience & Influence as well as the inspiration to do this. Also, so proud of @staidanscs.bsky.social today! It's all about the magic within!
youtu.be/OJR8UNYZFf0

St.Aidan's SPOTLITE

YouTube video by National Council for Special Education

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Sabrina Fitzsimons @sabrinafitzsimons.bsky.social · Aug 11

@headsoffice.bsky.social You might like to read the full research article here: rdcu.be/eAhXD

‘I’m not burning out, I’m rusting out’: investigating the causes of rustout in teacher educators in Ireland and the United Kingdom

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications - ‘I’m not burning out, I’m rusting out’: investigating the causes of rustout in teacher educators in Ireland and the United...

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Sinéad McNally @sineadmcnally.bsky.social · Aug 7

In our recent school study of knowledge of #autism and attitudes to #inclusion, we found good understanding and positive attitudes. However, systemic barriers to full inclusion were evident.
Available open access 👉 bit.ly/4fob70V
@iesjournal.bsky.social @researchireland.ie @dcuresearch.bsky.social

Knowledge of autism and attitudes towards inclusive education for autistic pupils: a representative survey of school communities in Ireland

Autistic pupils have the right to access a quality education and be fully included in mainstream educational settings. This study aimed to measure knowledge of autism and attitudes towards the incl...

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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · Aug 5

Rustout can occur when there is a misalignment between professional aspirations and job demands.

Feeling unstimulated and apathetic at work? You might be experiencing rustout

Rustout can occur when there is a misalignment between professional aspirations and job demands.

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RTÉ Brainstorm @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social · Aug 6

Are you experiencing rustout at work? This occurs when employees become bored, apathetic and unmotivated, often doing the minimum necessary work www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

Are you experiencing rustout at work?

This occurs when employees become bored, apathetic and unmotivated, often doing the minimum necessary work

www.rte.ie

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Education Matters @edmatters4all.bsky.social · Jul 16

From Sept, Schools to Tackle ‘Incel’ Culture Head-On!
Expert Dr David Smith (RGU) tells us 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰.
Part 1 - buff.ly/75H4yH6
Part 2 - buff.ly/zZviQQF

#education #EduChat #EducationPodcast #Teaching #Learning #Literacy #EdTech #STEM #Leadership

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DCU CREATE @dcucreate.bsky.social · Jul 16

New EERA blog from Dr Sabrina Fitzsimons (DCU CREATE Co-Director) and Drs Lee Boag and David S. Smith (Robert Gordon University) "Why Teacher Educators Stay" - read more here ➡️
blog.eera-ecer.de/teacher-educ... @dcuioe.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social @ecer-eera.bsky.social

Why teacher educators stay - the power of PERMA in practice

As the well-being of Teacher Educators is often overlooked, we take a closer look at how Seligman's PERMA model can help - and how institutions can help.

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European Educational Research Association - EERA @ecer-eera.bsky.social · Jul 16

New on our blog: When it comes to occupational wellbeing, attention needs to be paid to not only the risk factors but also the protective factors that keep Teacher Educators afloat. #EduSci ‪@esai-irl.bsky.social‬

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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · Jun 27

We officially left Twitter this week after 16 years on the platform. For those of you who followed us there during the good times (or for anyone who likes a good meme), we've compiled a video of our favourite Twitter moments. We're looking forward to finding friends old and new on Bluesky.

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Sabrina Fitzsimons @sabrinafitzsimons.bsky.social · Jun 13

Are you a teacher in Northern Ireland?
DCU CREATE is conducting a large-scale mixed-methods study on mental health and burnout among primary and second level teachers in Northern Ireland.
Have your voice heard here ⤵️

DCU CREATE @dcucreate.bsky.social · Jun 13

Are you a teacher in Northern Ireland? Have your voice heard here ⤵️ dcusurveys.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... Thank you for re-posts ➡️@utuedu.bsky.social @intonews.bsky.social ‪ @dcuioe.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social @mbrowndcu.bsky.social

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Sabrina Fitzsimons @sabrinafitzsimons.bsky.social · Jun 13

Are you a teacher in Northern Ireland?
DCU CREATE is conducting a large-scale mixed-methods study on mental health and burnout among primary and second level teachers in Northern Ireland.
Have your voice heard here ⤵️

DCU CREATE @dcucreate.bsky.social · Jun 13

Are you a teacher in Northern Ireland? Have your voice heard here ⤵️ dcusurveys.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... Thank you for re-posts ➡️@utuedu.bsky.social @intonews.bsky.social ‪ @dcuioe.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social @mbrowndcu.bsky.social

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Sabrina Fitzsimons @sabrinafitzsimons.bsky.social · Jun 7

Thank you for the opportunity to share my research on the vodcast @edmatters4all.bsky.social . I enjoyed our conversation! @dcucreate.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social

Education Matters @edmatters4all.bsky.social · Jun 7

𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐭 & 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬!
We speak to Sabrina Fitzsimons about her latest research - “Just plough on and pretend it’s not happening” - buff.ly/boyhwrh

Full show out Mon 8am on YouTube & Spotify
@DCU_IoE @DCU_Research David S. Smith RGU
#burnout #educator #research

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Siobhán Weekes @siobhanweekes.bsky.social · Apr 9

It's going to be a great few days in Athlone for #esai25. I'll be taking part in one of the ERC roundtables, where I will be discussing my critical policy analysis of Droichead and teacher induction in Ireland.

➡️ Full paper here: zenodo.org/records/1441...

@dcuioe.bsky.social

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Education Matters @edmatters4all.bsky.social · Mar 17

𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐬 – 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 #𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰
Education Matters talks with expert Dr David Smith.
Make sure your school knows what to do >> buff.ly/SEl6aTU

#Adolescence #adolescencenetflix #StephenGraham #incels #teacher #school #education

Inside the World of Incels – What Educators Need to Know

Paul Hazzard sits down with Dr David Smith from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, to explore the controversial and often misunderstood world of incels (inv...

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ESAI @esai-irl.bsky.social · Apr 10

It’s Conference day!! 🎉

ESAI President, Máirín Glenn is now opening #esai25 in the Hoey Room, 1st floor of the Sheraton Hotel, at 11:45am.

Watch out for signs around the hotel that guide the way 👣. You can access the full updated programme via the App: conftool.org/esai2025/index…

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RTÉ Brainstorm @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social · Apr 10

Crisis in the classroom: 86% of Irish teachers in a new survey reported some level of burnout, indicating troubling levels of stress & poor mental health. Analysis by @sabrinafitzsimons.bsky.social Pia O'Farrell & Catherine Furlong @dublincityuni.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

Crisis in the classroom: burnout & stress amongst Irish teachers

86% of teachers in a new survey reported some level of burnout, indicating troubling levels of stress and poor mental health in Irish schools

www.rte.ie

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Sabrina Fitzsimons @sabrinafitzsimons.bsky.social · Mar 21

Me too!

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Sabrina Fitzsimons @sabrinafitzsimons.bsky.social · Mar 19

Thanks Martin 😀

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Sabrina Fitzsimons @sabrinafitzsimons.bsky.social · Mar 18

Thank you Hadjer 🌼

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Sabrina Fitzsimons @sabrinafitzsimons.bsky.social · Mar 18

Delighted to share this Research rdcu.be/ed0hG @dublincityuni.bsky.social @elainemcd.bsky.social @donenda.bsky.social @annalogan.bsky.social @alangorman.bsky.social @mbrowndcu.bsky.social @hadjertaibi.bsky.social @sarahgardezi.bsky.social
@pt-phone-home.bsky.social

Understanding Teacher Educators' Quality of Life: Insights from the PERMA Model

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Aimie Brennan @aimiebrennan.bsky.social · Mar 5

Join us online tomorrow evening for the second meeting of our SIG hosted on T-REX ⬇️ Email us & we’ll send the link or join via the T-REX platform.

Hope to unpack some of the models of #reflectivepractice #edchatie
@marinoinstitute.bsky.social
@barbaramul.bsky.social
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Eemer Eivers @eemereivers.bsky.social · Mar 5

Know anyone aged 10-17 who’d like to be part of our fab Children’s Advisory Team? Help shape the Museum and have fun doing it! Details 👇

Museum of Childhood Ireland, Músaem Óige na hÉireann @museumofchildhood.bsky.social · Mar 5

We are seeking new members to join our Children’s Advisory Team (ages 10-17). The views of children and young people have top priority in the development of the Museum. Be part of a team, share your ideas and help shape our future.

Interested? Find out more: museumofchildhood.ie/we-are-the-c...

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Aimie Brennan @aimiebrennan.bsky.social · Mar 5

ESAI ECR Award
Closing date 14 March 2025

If you’re an Early Career Researcher & have been accepted to present at the ESAI conference - you may be eligible to apply for the #ECRAward

Criteria, requirements & selection info is available from esai.ie/esai-ecr-award/
#esai25

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