External Research: Teachers’ Mindset and Approaches to Classroom Assessment
- Published: 05 May 2022
Joanne Malone, who manages the Education Innovation Fund at Rethink Ireland, which invests in not-for-profit organisations aiming to tackle educational disadvantage in Ireland, is undertaking research at Kellogg College, University of Oxford to explore Irish primary school teachers’ beliefs about learning and approaches to classroom assessment. As part of this research, she is asking teachers to complete an online survey, which should take 15-20 minutes to complete.
More information about the research is included at the start of the survey. As part of the survey, you can request a personalised classroom assessment profile based on your responses to the survey. You can also enter a prize draw for a book voucher. The survey will close on Wednesday 11 May.
If you have any questions and would like more information please email joanne.malone@education.ox.ac.uk.
Click here to access the survey Mindset and Approaches to Classroom Assessment (qualtrics.com)
School Leadership – Postgraduate Diploma
- Published: 05 May 2022
The Postgraduate Diploma in School Leadership (PDSL)/ Dioplóma Gairmiúil i gCeannaireacht Scoile (DGCS) is an 18 month part-time, blended learning programme designed for aspiring school leaders. The programme delivered nationally is designed to support participants to progress their careers through a variety of learning experiences. Primary teachers with 5 years post qualification experience are eligible to apply. The programme is part funded by the DE and Centre for School Leadership.
Ulster Bank & KBC Bank withdrawal from Ireland
- Published: 05 May 2022
A phased withdrawal of Ulster Bank and KBC Bank has been announced. To avoid disruption to the payment of salary/pension, the following advice has been issued:
Salary Payments
If one changes provider or receives new account details, the change must be notified to DE Primary Payroll as soon as possible. The DE Change of Bank Details Form is to be completed. The signed copy of the Change of Bank Details form should be sent to Primary Payroll, Department of Education, Cornamaddy, Athlone, Co Westmeath, N37 X659.
Retirement
A Change of Banking Provider details should be included in Pension Application Forms, into which the pension and lump sum will be paid. This should allow sufficient time for the opening of a new account. In the case of retired teachers, the completed form should be sent to Retired Persons' Payroll at the same address.
Payroll has advised that it will take 2-4 weeks for salary or pension to be paid to the new account once the form has been received. To avoid interruption to payment, Payroll is advising that one’s existing account will not be closed until salary or pension begins to be paid to the new account.
It is advisable to contact Payroll with any queries relating to this issue.
Summer Works Programme
- Published: 05 May 2022
The Minister for Education announced a €40 Million fund for a summer education programme for pupils with complex special educational needs and those at greatest risk of educational disadvantage for summer 2022. The DE has advised that there is added flexibility for schools this year to ease the administrative requirements. The overseer and preparation roles permit principals to delegate these functions to other members of staff. This year there is provision to recruit newly qualified teachers graduating this summer as well as undergraduate student teachers who have registered with the Teaching Council under Route 5.
Click her for Summer Programme 2022: school-based programme in primary and special schools
Teacher Artist Partnership 2022
- Published: 05 May 2022
The DE has announced registration for the 2022 face-to-face Teacher Artist Partnership (TAP). The DE approved CPD summer course and residency programme for primary teachers, under the Creative Youth Programme will take place from Monday, 4 July to Friday, 8 July 2022. TAP is a free course with EPV day approval & opportunities for participating teachers to apply for a face-to-face in-school Residency in their school in 2022/2023 academic year. The programme supports and enhances arts education in primary and special schools, to develop the creative potential of every child. Teachers can visit the website of their local full-time education support centre website to register now.
