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Teacher Education in Ireland and University of Limerick

This presentation provides an overview of the Irish education system, including the number of teachers, schools, and students. It also highlights the teacher education continuum at the University of Limerick and explores the program options and entry requirements. The presentation concludes with a discussion on induction and continuing professional development for teachers in Ireland.

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Teacher Education in Ireland and University of Limerick

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  1. Teacher Education in Ireland and University of Limerick Presentation to Egyptian Teacher Educators: University of Limerick, October 16, 2017

  2. Irish Education System • 97000 teachers • 4000 schools • 1,000,000 pupils • 5 Primary Providers of ITE • 15 Post Primary ITE provides • 1 private provider

  3. Egypt and Ireland (2017) • Ireland is 4,772,794 • Population density is 69 per Km2 • Land ---68,890 Km2 • 64.7 % of population is urban (3,079,639) • The median age in Ireland is 37.2 years. • Egypt is 98,033,054. • Population density in Egypt is 98 per Km2 • Land ---995,450 Km2 • 38.8 % of population is urban (37,826,341) • The median age in Egypt is 24.8 years. Source: www.worldmeters.info

  4. Teacher Education Continuum

  5. Key Agencies for ITE

  6. Recent Policy Documents

  7. Initial Teacher Education (ITE) at UL • ITE students account for 10% of UL population • Largest post primary ITE cohort in Ireland • 900+: B.Sc. (3) and B.Tech (2) • 180+: Professional Masters programme (6) • Strong UG ITE demand (less at PME level) • COA Points Entry System (score out of 600)-high calibre of student to ITE

  8. ITE Programme Options Professional Masters in Education Business Languages Mathematics Music Physical Education Technology UNDERGRADUATE (CAO points) Physical Education (w/Chemistry, English, Gaeilge, Geography, or Maths)---498 Biological Sciences: Biology with Chemistry OR Physics OR Agricultural Science --479 Materials and Architectural Technology (Construction, Design and Communication Graphics) ---424 Physical Sciences: Chemistry & Physics--414 Materials and Engineering Technology (Engineering, & Design/Communication Graphics)-395

  9. ITE Programme Time

  10. Teaching Council: School Placement

  11. PME Entry Requirements Basic Elements PME Maths Math Essential Areas (40 ECTS) Analysis & Algebra- min of 10 ECTS each Geometry & Probability/Statistics- min 5 ECT each Optional areas (20 ECTS)—any below Dynamical Systems and Chaos Calculus of Variations Numerical Analysis or Computational Mathematics Mathematical Modelling Discrete Mathematics History or Philosophy of Mathematics Mathematical Logic Set Theory and Cardinality • Level 8 degree (at least 180 ECTS) ---2.2 award @UL • 60-90 ECTS credits in relevant subject • Essential element of content Chemistry (40ECTS)- Essential • Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry Optional (20 ECTS)Environmental Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry/Biopharmaceutical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry Junior Science (20 ECTS) Biology & Physics

  12. Programme Content PME Programme-2 years

  13. UG Programme Structure

  14. Year 2

  15. Year 3

  16. Year 4

  17. Conceptual Framework of ITE @UL • Vision: enable students to “become a professionalteacher of young people in Irish schools” • Develop subject mastery and professional knowledge and skills of a teacher in tandem • Critical reflection part of the process of student teacher development • Integrate educational foundation studies learning with methods and practice • Integrate an understanding of how ICT can support learning • Ingrate an understanding of globalisation, inequality and diversity.

  18. Teacher Education Continuum—Induction + CPD

  19. Droichead- Induction • Integrated professional induction framework for (NQTs). • Droichead includes school-based and professional learning activities • 60 days—primary • 200 hours post-primary • Aim -support professional learning of NQTs during induction phase, laying foundations for growth and learning for next phase of their career. • Professional Support Team (PST)— • 4 days release time • 22 hours for CPD • Support from NIPT

  20. Cosán---In Process A framework to foster professional learning back on active engagement in their own learning. Continued registration with Teaching Council will be subject to engagement in such activities.

  21. The Cosán Framework

  22. National Placement Issues • A school placement system for preservice teachers essential • A placement process for induction and probationary phase of career • Agreed process among HEIs in terms of supply of subject specialists to meet curricular needs • Teaching Council, 2015-Teacher Supply in Ireland

  23. Post Primary Teacher Demand-2016

  24. Key Messages • Teaching a prestigious occupation • High demand for teacher education places • Quality of student candidates strong-UG • Two pathways: PME and UG • PME option a challenge • Costs, time, and salary • Changing career expectations • Nature of teacher educators work changing

  25. Thank you!Enjoy Your Time @ UL

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