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"Teachers Themselves" is a new, engaging podcast designed specifically for educators in Ireland. Whether you're a seasoned teacher looking to enhance your teaching practices, or a new educator seeking guidance and inspiration, "Teachers Themselves" provides a platform for professional growth and fosters a community of educators who are keen to learn. Join us as we explore the art and science of teaching, inspire each other, and shape the future of education, one episode at a time. Hosted by ...
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Teacher and Trailblazer: A Conversation with Áine Hyland Part 1
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Send us a Text Message. Áine Hyland is a name synonymous with educational reform in Ireland and we are honoured to have had her as a guest on the Teachers Themselves podcast. Wrapping up Season 2, the conversation between Áine and our host, Ultan Mac Mathúna, was so captivating that we have made it available in two parts. Join us as Áine recounts h…
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Teacher and Trailblazer: A Conversation with Áine Hyland Part 2
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Send us a Text Message. Áine Hyland is a name synonymous with educational reform in Ireland and we are honoured to have had her as a guest on the Teachers Themselves podcast. Wrapping up Season 2, the conversation between Áine and our host, Ultan Mac Mathúna, was so captivating that we have made it available in two parts. This episode is Part 2 of …
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Dermot Looney: Serving the Community – Inside and Outside of School
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Send us a Text Message. Dermot Looney's story is not just one of teaching but of someone who is deeply connected to local history and community. Our conversation with Dermot delves into his career as a dedicated primary school teacher in Tallaght, his teaching philosophy and the indelible impact of his environment on personal growth. This episode i…
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Educational Alchemy: How the Arts and Extra-Curriculars Can Enrich Learning with Cormac O'Farrell
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Send us a Text Message. This episode of Teachers Themselves, features Teaching Principal, Cormac O’Farrell. Cormac has a dedication to teaching and education, only matched by his dedication to the Arts and extra-curricular activities. This conversation isn't just about traditional teaching; it's an exploration into school leadership and the alchemy…
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Áine Lynch: Shaping Education Through Parent-Teacher Partnerships
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Send us a Text Message. This episode recounts the extraordinary journey of Áine Lynch. She opens up about her passionate pursuit of strengthening partnerships between schools and parents, drawing from her own experience as an early school leaver who later became the CEO of the National Parents' Council. Áine's story is a testament to the non-linear…
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Bridging Classrooms and Policy with Máirín Ní Chéileachair
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Send us a Text Message. Meet Máirín Ní Chéileachair, a passionate educator, influenced by family legacy and a community rich in scholastic virtues. In this inspiring conversation, she grants us an intimate look into the stepping stones that propelled her from a classroom teacher to an advocate within the INTO and NIPT, all while holding fast to her…
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Believing in Yourself - An Educational Odyssey with Finbarr Hurley
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Send us a Text Message. Introducing Finbarr Hurley, a visionary in the realm of primary education. Join us as he shares his story of growth from the fields of West Cork to the bustling classrooms of Qatar. Every educator has a tale, but not every tale weaves through the multicultural tapestry of European schools and leads to the construction of a d…
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The Transformative Power of Teaching: John Williams on Professional Growth
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Send us a Text Message. What if the key to unlocking a student's potential lies in the hands of their teacher? A teacher whose goal was always just "to make a difference". Join our host, Ultan Mac Mathúna, as he chats with John Williams, an experienced educator, former principal, and chairperson of the Dublin West Education Support Centre managemen…
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Send us a Text Message. Are you ready to transform your teaching skills and stay ahead in the ever-evolving education landscape? This bite-size bonus episode is an extract from Episode 006 'The Transformative Power of Teaching: John Williams on Professional Growth'. Listen in to expert John Williams on the importance of continuous professional deve…
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Top Tips for SNAs with Magdalena Landziak
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Send us a Text Message. Do you want to be the change that you want to see in the world? Meet Magdalena Landziak, a special needs assistant (SNA) who's doing just that. Join our host, Ultan Mac Mathúna, as he chats with Magdalena, an experienced SNA in a Primary school in Co. Limerick. From her beginnings as a teacher in Poland to creating a nationa…
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Magdalena Landziak's Top Tips for CPD for SNAs
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Send us a Text Message. Are you ready to level up your skills as a Special Needs Assistant? Look no further as we bring you an excerpt from the enlightening conversation with Magdalena Landziak, a seasoned educator deeply passionate about additional needs education. In this bite-size, bonus episode, Magdalena provides her top 3 CPD tips for SNAs pl…
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Looking through a Different Lens: Mary McKenna on Autism Education
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Send us a Text Message. Are you interested in Autism Education and seeking guidance on how to approach the subject with sensitivity, respect, and accurate terminology? Allow us to introduce you to Mary McKenna, a seasoned primary teacher and CPD facilitator, who pioneered the first Autism early intervention class in Ireland. In this episode of ‘Tea…
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Send us a Text Message. Mary passionately shares her wisdom on Continuing Professional Development (CPD) which is a treasure trove for every educator striving for growth. Tune in to this bite-size bonus episode for her insights and recommendations. Mary’s CPD recommendations for the year ahead are; to attend her CPD with DWEC, to consider the CPD a…
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Practical Approaches to AI in the Classroom with Shannon Ahern
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Send us a Text Message. Are you looking for ways to innovate your teaching? Join Ultan Mac Mathúna, as he sits down with the trailblazer in STEM education, Shannon Ahern, a teacher in St Declan's College in Cabra, Dublin, who is transforming the world of Maths and Science with her innovative teaching methods. Discover how Shannon uses an AI tool, C…
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Send us a Text Message. In this bite-size bonus episode, Shannon provides her top 3 CPD tips for educators planning for the academic year ahead. Shannon’s CPD recommendations for the year ahead, are for AI, Classroom Management and Teaching Methodologies. Luckily for you, we have you covered! You can book CPD this Autumn with dwec.ie We are delight…
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Fiona Forman on the Importance of Wellbeing, Resilience and Positive Psychology
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Send us a Text Message. Get ready for a meaningful conversation with the extraordinary Fiona Forman, an acclaimed author and pioneering educator in the realm of well-being and positive psychology. Join us as Fiona recounts her own early career setbacks and hear how she transformed it into a valuable lesson in resilience, using it now as an example …
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Send us a Text Message. Fiona's wise words in this bite-size bonus episode, offer invaluable guidance for educators eager to enhance their professional development and introduce wellness-focused approaches to their teaching methodologies. Tune in for Fiona's top 3 CPD tips for the academic year ahead; Positive Psychology and Wellbeing, Trauma Infor…
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Shaping the Future: Patrick Kirwan's Drive for Ecological Literacy and Sustainability
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Send us a Text Message. Meet Patrick Kirwan, the Waterford secondary school teacher who founded the Irish Schools Sustainability Network and is sparking a nationwide conversation about ecological literacy and sustainability. In this episode with Patrick, we explore the intriguing connection between nature, education, and inequality, delving into hi…
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Send us a Text Message. As a CPD Facilitator, Patrick generously shares his top three tips for Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in the upcoming year and urges you to keep an eye on the future by promoting sustainability education. In this bite-size bonus episode, Patrick provides his top 3 CPD tips for the academic year ahead. Patrick’s CP…
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