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Siobhán Weekes @siobhanweekes.bsky.social · Jun 5

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I'm really looking forward to this @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social
event where teacher workload in Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales will be explored and discussed through recent research.

👇 More information and registration below.
@ipdaireland.bsky.social

International Professional Development Association @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social · May 23

Join us on 17 June for this IPDA Four Nations Workload Online Symposium. This collaborative event is open to all - find full details here - ipda.org.uk/17-june-2025...

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Siobhán Weekes @siobhanweekes.bsky.social · May 21

Delighted to chair Session 1 Room 3 as @helenconc.bsky.social discusses her research on school readiness to address FMG under the Problem of Practice strand at this year’s #DCU_PGRUnconf25 @dcuioe.bsky.social

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Siobhán Weekes @siobhanweekes.bsky.social · May 21

A warm welcome to our next @dcuioe.bsky.social Unconference presenter @choganHERE whos is discussing her exploration of Home Economics teachers' experiences of sexism in Irish post-primary schools under the Problem of Practice strand. #DCU_PGRUnconf25

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Siobhán Weekes @siobhanweekes.bsky.social · May 21

A facinating keynote address from Dr. Catherine Dean on research integrity to kick off this year's @dcuioe.bsky.social's Unconference. #DCU_PGRUnconf25

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Siobhán Weekes @siobhanweekes.bsky.social · May 20

I'm very much looking forward to taking part in tomorrow's @dcuioe.bsky.social's Unconference . As well as chairing a session, I'll be presenting on the topic of student teacher mentorship.

tinyurl.com/2p9r9szh

Programme of Abstracts- Postgraduate Research Unconference 2025_May 19_2025.pdf

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Siobhán Weekes @siobhanweekes.bsky.social · May 12

⏰⏰⏰ The countdown is on for @dcuioe.bsky.social's #Unconference on May 21st 2025! This fantastic online peer-led event showcases the wide-range of work being undertaken by early-career researchers in the IoE.

Click here to register! tinyurl.com/23kbzrwz (also, any excuse to post cat gifs... 😅)

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Siobhán Weekes @siobhanweekes.bsky.social · Apr 14

Hearing my doctoral supervisor, @sabrinafitzsimons.bsky.social, present these important & stark findings at #esai25 was quite something. I've several teacher & principal friends who'll benefit from knowing that they're not alone in how they feel. @dcucreate.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social #edchatie

DCU CREATE @dcucreate.bsky.social · Apr 12

Delighted to share our preliminary findings on Teacher Burnout in Ireland with our colleagues here @esai-irl.bsky.social Many thanks to the session chair, Margaret Flood. Thank you again to everyone for your support of this important research @dcuioe.bsky.social @mbrowndcu.bsky.social

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Maggie Green @maggiegreen.bsky.social · Apr 12

Immensely proud to have received the #ESAI ECR Award today. @esai-irl.bsky.social thank you so very much.

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Siobhán Weekes @siobhanweekes.bsky.social · Apr 12

A great few days at #esai25 of presenting and meeting colleagues and friends, old and new. Nothing quite like it to fill up my own research bucket and to motivate me dissertation-wise. Meeting Gaston McCarthy was the best. 😊 @dcuioe.bsky.social

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Siobhán Weekes @siobhanweekes.bsky.social · Apr 10

See you there, Dee!

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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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Siobhán Weekes @siobhanweekes.bsky.social · Mar 14

I am very much looking forward to taking part in IPDA Ireland's inaugural Emerging and Early Career Researchers event next week.

🗓️20th March from 5pm-6:30pm

👩🏼‍🏫Host: IPDA committee member @niamhhickey.bsky.social

✅Register via this link: www.eventbrite.ie/e/ipda-irela...

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Joe O'Hara @joeoharadcu.bsky.social · Feb 21

Submissions are now open for the 2025 @weraedresearch.bsky.social Visiting Researcher Award at CAE, NIE NTU, Singapore. Great opportunity for any educational researcher interested in working at one of the premier global research institutes. weraonline.org/submissions-.... #educationalresearch

Submissions are now open for the 2025 WERA Visiting Researcher Award at CAE, NIE NTU, Singapore - WERA

Deadline: 7 March 2025 In collaboration with the World Education Research Association (WERA), the Educational Research Association Singapore (ERAS), and the Centre for Assessment and Evaluation (CAE) ...

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Paula Lehane @paulalehane.bsky.social · Feb 20

📢 New publication (from last month, yes, but still!)

A scoping review of research on assessment in Ireland’s Leaving Certificate (1999–2024)! 📚 With the LC's centenary approaching, now is the perfect time to take stock of the empirical research on LC assessment. 🧵👇1/11

Picture of the paper's abstract which reads:

Post-primary students in Ireland are awarded the Leaving Certificate after passing the required assessments that occur inthe final year of senior-cycle education. While planned changeshave introduced incremental adjustments as to how assessment in this state-certified qualification is undertaken, recent unplanned events such as the COVID-19 pandemic have accelerated discussions on future assessment reforms. As we arrive at the centenary of the Leaving Certificate’s foundation, it seems timelyto review the empirical research that has been conducted on the assessment approaches that it currently uses. Taking the publication of the Commission on the Points System in 1999 as a starting point and using Arksey and O’Malley’s. (2005) six-step approach for scoping reviews, 107 publications up to 2024 were included in this study. Analysis and synthesis of the studies resulted in five broad research topics: Curriculum Development and Assessment Reform, Maths and Science Education, Fairness, Transition to Higher Education, and Emergency Measures. The results of this study highlight past researchand policy priorities as well as gaps within the existing literature. Itis hoped that the freely available database arising from this study will help to inform future research and policy agendas pertaining to Leaving Certificate assessment.

The abstract's title is: Back to the future? Reflections from 25 years of empirical research on Leaving Certificate assessment in Ireland.

It was written by Paula Lehane, Gillian O'Connor and Michael O'Leary

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Siobhán Weekes @siobhanweekes.bsky.social · Feb 20

I'm an Yr 3 EdD in @DCU_IoE & can't believe all I've achieved & done with the support from the amazing EdD team.

There's a new intake this year. So, if you've been thinking about applying, listen to Ted. Ted knows. 👉https://tinyurl.com/yck93uud

@dcuioe.bsky.social @alangorman.bsky.social

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Siobhán Weekes @siobhanweekes.bsky.social · Feb 9

@sccenglish.bsky.social, can you please follow me? I have a topic for #edchatie I'd like to message you about. Thank you!

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Julian Girdham @sccenglish.bsky.social · Feb 8

#edchatie on this coming Monday evening is on 'cognitive science in Irish education'. Join host @patjburke.bsky.social for another productive chat.

Future topics this term: supporting special needs, leadership, climate leadership and Leaving Certificate reform.

Two vacancies for next term too!

#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 (circled in black)
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: @codiel1cory@bsky.social
April 7th: Leaving Certificate reform: pros and cons.
Host: @sccenglish.bsky.social

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Siobhán Weekes @siobhanweekes.bsky.social · Feb 6

Our BEd1s had my AMA Professional Placement session priorities straight... 😄 @dcuioe.bsky.social

Siobhán Weekes @siobhanweekes.bsky.social · Feb 2

A good book with a more than decent pint in Neary's... a not-too-shabby bank holiday Sunday evening.

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Irene Stone @irenestone.bsky.social · Jan 27

We have to discuss environmental implications of AI! Not spoken about enough unfortunately.
We have a duty to inform ourselves and our students of these ethical issues and model good practice.
Do we have to use AI for every post, lesson, image generation? #edchatie
oecd.ai/en/wonk/how-...

How much water does AI consume? The public deserves to know

Air pollution and carbon emissions are well-known environmental costs of AI. But water consumption is also an issue.

oecd.ai

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DCU_Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy @inclusivepedagogy.bsky.social · Jan 24

🎉 We are looking forward to welcoming registered guests to the DCU Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy launch. Details have been emailed to guests. We have a very exciting lineup of speakers 👇

@dcuioe.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social

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Emma Farragher @emmajf.bsky.social · Jan 21

The Literacy Association of Ireland are now on LinkedIn - Feicfimid ann sibh! #edchatie #literacy www.linkedin.com/company/lite...

Literacy Association of Ireland | LinkedIn

Literacy Association of Ireland | 18 followers on LinkedIn.

www.linkedin.com

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Three Red Kings @threeredkings.bsky.social · Jan 25

Freaky speed from Gleeson here. Breaks off the side of the scrum, runs 45m keeping up with outside backs and then makes the turnover.

6'4, 115kg - mutant stuff.

#SUAF

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Siobhán Weekes @siobhanweekes.bsky.social · Jan 20

That's a hard one to call... It's such an important portfolio that what matters most (I think) is the ability to manage the relationship with the civil servants who actually make the decisions.

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Siobhán Weekes @siobhanweekes.bsky.social · Jan 18

And he does it again! #SUAF 🔴 #NORvMUN