Junior Cycle Reform

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

So I promised a solution. And then it hit me that I promised a solution! The fact is, from where we are, I cannot see a meaningful solution. Tomorrow, there will be some sort of talks, and both sides may come out and give wildly different accounts of what was […]

The Good Wednesday Agreement?

18 Oct, 2016 in Irish Education tagged ASTI / ASTI Strike / DES / HRA / INTO / Junior Cycle Reform / LRA / Teacher Strike / TUI by peterlydon

News comes that Finland has decided to do away with what are, in schools, traditionally called ‘subjects’. In other settings, subjects were referred to as ‘disciplines’. There is a world of meaning in the difference. A discipline is a knowledge and skill base acquired after in-depth study. It speaks to […]

Finnish Education – Subject to Conditions

21 Mar, 2015 in Education tagged Finland / Junior Cycle Reform / Purpose of Education / Subjects / Topic Teaching by Peter Lydon

In 2011, commenting on the release of the Draft Framework for the Junior Cycle, the then Minister for Educaiton, Ruairí Quinn, complemented the NCCA for having kept their deliberations secret. This secrecy, coupled with a politically managed consultation process that actively limited teacher input, sowed the seeds of what is […]

That’s Another Fine Mess……

28 Feb, 2015 in Irish Education tagged Irish Education / Junior Cycle Reform / Minister for Education / NCCA by Peter Lydon

Teachers in Ireland are going on strike tomorrow. This strike is a little different. It’s not for money. It’s not for smaller classes. It’s not for reduced workload. The reason for the strike is the demand by the Department of Education in Ireland, on foot of old research conducted 15 […]

Irish Teachers Strike To Protect Their Students

21 Jan, 2015 in Irish Education tagged Assessment / Junior Cycle Reform / NCCA / Teacher Strike by Peter Lydon

Peter Lydon

Teaching and Learning, Education and Technology.