by admin | Mar 3, 2011 | Interviews, Teaching News
A new addition to the new website commenced in January when a series of monthly interviews kicked off with an interview with Áine Lawlor, Director of the Teaching Council. This was followed up with interviews with Education Spokespersons from some of the main...
by admin | Feb 28, 2011 | Resources Websites, Teaching News
Census Background The 2011 Census will take place on Sunday April 10th next, when every household in the country will complete their Census form. The census is a count of the population of the country. It also asks questions relating to every person in the country on...
by admin | Feb 23, 2011 | Teaching News
In November 2010, the Department of Education and Skills (DES) published “Better Literacy and Numeracy for Children and Young People – A Draft National Plan to Improve Literacy and Numeracy in Schools”. The Draft Plan stems from the concerns that...
by admin | Feb 22, 2011 | Teaching News
Tá Seachtain na Gaeilge 2011 beagnach linn agus tá súil agam go bhfuil múinteoirí bunscoile ag déanamh pleanáil chun imeachtaí Ghaeilge a eagrú sa seomra ranga i rith na seachtaine. Má tá leideanna ag taisteáil uait chun an Ghaeilge a spreagadh sa seomra...
by admin | Feb 21, 2011 | Teaching News
The National Frog Survey of Ireland began in March 2010 and will run until November 2011. As well as producing an up to date map of frog distribution in Ireland, the survey will also examine the aquatic and terrestrial habitats used by frogs and gather information on...
by admin | Feb 21, 2011 | Teaching News
World book Day 2011 is on Thursday March 3rd. Over the last 13 years World Book Day has become firmly established as Ireland’s biggest annual event promoting the enjoyment of books and reading. The main aim is to encourage children to explore the pleasure of books and...