P/T lecturer & doctoral candidate @DCU_IoE | Former primary principal | Teacher ed., family engagement & educational disadvantage | Opinions my own | #BeGrand

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🚨 NEW! When we rely primarily on raised hands for answers, we fail to check the understanding of the entire class. We merely confirm the knowledge of the most confident or competent students. This week’s ⚗️DistillED is the final part of the Poor Proxies for Learning series… Proxy 6 The Few vs. The Many. newsletter.jamieleeclark.com…
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Four years ago, I wouldn't have had a clue what this post meant. I don't know if it's a good thing or not that I now fully get it. 🤣
Co-authors trying to decide: zotero or mendeley.
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I would encourage those struggling with fuel costs and with sincere grievances to look through this man's social media accounts before platforming him or getting behind him as any sort of spokesperson.
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I'm not well after that... #IREvITA #6Nations2026
And they say the Romans never invaded Ireland... 😬😬😬 #IREvITA
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And they say the Romans never invaded Ireland... 😬😬😬 #IREvITA
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How do we navigate the contradictions in teacher professional learning? Join us this Thursday at the @IPDA_Ireland Journal Club as we dive into research by Prof. Geraldine Mooney Simmie. It's not a lecture, it's a dialogue. Details & Open Access paper: lnkd.in/dTpAYjuN

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This Sunday (Jan 18th) is the last chance to submit your abstract for #IPDA2026. It’s not just about research; it’s about how we map policy into practice and make a difference. If you're working on something that pushes the frontiers of your field, get that abstract in!
This week is your last chance to submit an abstract for the IPDA 2026 International Conference. Don't miss out on what promises to be a fantastic couple of days in Dublin, the first time our conference has been held there. ipda.org.uk/ipda-internation…
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David Attenborough narrates a teacher’s first day back after Christmas
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RT @ciaraquill: As I’ve said before, I rarely agree with Jennifer Horgan when it comes to many aspects of education in Ireland but this art…
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Proud to share our biggest tour update yet. Emotional putting this out after the past few weeks. Our final run before a break. Thanks for all the love — it’s meant the world. See u next week at Olympia if you have a ticket x 🎟️ linktr.ee/DecPierce #blockrockinbeats
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📻Here is Pt. 1 of the latest IPDA podcast. As an emerging researcher, Louise has a conversation with colleagues about the value of presenting at academic conferences. Have a listen here: tinyurl.com/yc4daps2 👉Click here to register for #IPDA26: tinyurl.com/yc2yk5hv
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Come along to @ipdaIreland's event this Thurs and learn how to write a strong, impactful abstract. And when you have one done, you can apply for IPDA International's Conference! Find out more below. @ipda_prof_learn @DCU_IoE @DCU_IoE_PGSR @DCUGradStudies #edchatie
Join IPDA Ireland on 13 Nov 2025 for a member meet and greet session coupled with an abstract clinic, helping you to understand our 2026 conference theme and gain guidance on writing a strong, impactful proposal. Find out more: ipda.org.uk/irelandmeetandgr…
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We are very much looking forward to welcoming our outstanding keynote speakers to IPDA International Conference 2026 next June in Dublin City University. 👉For more details and to submit an abstract, click here: tinyurl.com/amfjuc9n @ipda_prof_learn @IpdaPresident @DCU
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Oyin the Oracle and Kelley the Kingslayer. (I didn't manage to get a pic of Vanessa the Vanquisher...) Great job, ladies. #TraitorsIrl
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KNEW IT!!! #traitorsIRL
Paudie: I couldn't eat, even though I love a croissant. I don't know yet who's been banished and I'm all in. #TraitorsIRL
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Paudie: I couldn't eat, even though I love a croissant. I don't know yet who's been banished and I'm all in. #TraitorsIRL
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📢 I am doing my doctoral research in @DCU and I want to talk to teachers in their 2nd or 3rd year working in DEIS Band-1 primary schools. If this sounds like you, your experiences & insights would be invaluable 🙌 Please repost. Thank you. 😊 #DEIS #edchatie #PrimaryTeachers
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Great energy at this year’s @DCU_IoE EdD Summer School! We welcome our new Year 1 cohort and welcome back our Year 2s. A highlight: Prof Aileen Kennedy on professional learning and a BBQ to connect and unwind. 📢 Applications for our EdD ‘26 open soon @DCU @DCUGradStudies
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