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It is important to remember the purpose of the Leaving Certificate examination (versus the course) when trying to consider whether or not the exam should be held in August. Firstly the Leaving Certificate – the actual certificate/statement of results itself – is a record of completion and achievement at the […]

By Hook Or By Crook You Shall Go To The ...

7 May, 2020 in Irish Education / Leaving Certificate / Senior Cycle / Uncategorized by peterlydon

The Junior Cycle Framework (2011, 2012 and revised 2015) is the outcome of qualitative research carried out initially in 1999 (yup, that old) and recently there have been some articles in newspapers arguing against those people challenging the fact that neither history nor geography is included in the core curriculum […]

Tom’s Terrible Take

28 Apr, 2019 in Education / Irish Education / Junior Cycle / Teaching and Learning / Uncategorized by peterlydon

Brexit Issues – Short (PDF) Brexit Issues – Short (PowerPoint)

Brexit, Immigration

10 Mar, 2018 in Uncategorized by peterlydon

Brian Mooney was on Today with Sean O'Rourke on RTE Radio.I don't know Brian. I've never met him. I have read his column in the Irish Times in the past and on a rare occasion I might disagree with some of his advice, although I can't recall a specific time. Brian also […]

What Brian Did.

8 Nov, 2016 in Irish Education / Uncategorized tagged ASTI Strike / DES / Equal pay / HRA / INTO / Minister for Education / Teacher Strike / TUI by peterlydon

Let me start off by ‘making myself popular’ as my wife would say! I like Richard Bruton. I know I shouldn’t. I’m not a natural Fine Gael supporter eventhough I voted for Francis Fitzgerald in the last election. But I do like Richard. I think he is a consumate professional […]

The Minister for Education Can’t Figure Out This Sum – ...

7 Nov, 2016 in Irish Education / Uncategorized tagged ASTI / ASTI Strike / DES / Equal pay / HRA / INTO / LRA / Minister for Education / Teacher Strike / TUI by peterlydon

I've never been one to go with the flow, to accept that just because 'everyone else' is doing something, I should also do the same. If you are part of the crowd, you might think me contrary or difficult. Of course, if you are more independent-minded, you might just think […]

You Won’t Believe What the Minister for Education Said About ...

6 Nov, 2016 in Irish Education / Uncategorized tagged ASTI Strike / DES / Equal pay / HRA / INTO / Junior Cycle Reform / LRA / Minister for Education / Teacher Strike / TUI by peterlydon

ICEPE Autumn Course 2013

10 Oct, 2013 in Uncategorized by peterlydon

ICEPE have offered a free place on their Gifted and Talented course to give away to one lucky winner. The full value of this prize is €330.00. To see full details of course, pop on over to the Gifted and Talented Course page. There is a certificate at the end of the […]

Win a Course on Gifted and Talented Children valued €330.00

9 Nov, 2012 in Uncategorized by peterlydon

I came across this nice YouTube clip from Through the Roof Learning that explains nicely the relationship between IQ and a population. IQ isn’t he only measure of talent and ability, nor does it give a full picture of what Giftedness means. And it is possible for someone who is […]

Where the Gifted Are.

20 Oct, 2012 in Gifted / Giftedness / Uncategorized tagged Gifted / Giftedness by peterlydon

Back in December 2010 when I first proposed on #gtchat an international pro-active effort to promote the needs of gifted children I had a very specific purpose in mind. Advocacy has a very particular meaning to me. Not one to holler and do nothing, two colleagues and I set about establishing a […]

International Week of the Gifted 2012

6 Aug, 2012 in Uncategorized by peterlydon

Peter Lydon

Teaching and Learning, Education and Technology.