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2. Céad Míle Fáilte Institiúid Oideachais Marino, Baile Átha Cliath 9 Marino Institute of Education (MIE) Dublin 9 www.mie.ie

3. Marino Institute of Education. MIE • MIE is a national centre for teaching, learning and research • The central mission of MIE is education at all levels within the system • Core element is initial primary teacher education in MIE • B. Ed Degree – for CAO and Mature applicants • H. Dip in Education (Primary) - for postgraduates • B.Sc. in Education Studies for those wishing to work as educators “Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire”

4. Marino Institute of Education Structure of this presentation • Primary Teaching as a profession • Bachelor in Education. CM001 and CM 002 • Working in the broader world of education • Bachelor of Science in Education Studies. CM 010 • Why choose Marino Institute of Education? • College Facilities • MIE’s Mission • Distinctive Features • Alternatives to CAO route: Mature Students and Higher Dip in Ed. (Primary) • Contact details

5. Primary Teaching as a Profession • Can you envision working in a Primary School with pupils, colleagues, parents? • Are you creative and imaginative, eager to foster creativity and imagination in primary school pupils? • Are you interested in contributing to primary education in Ireland? • Are you motivated to be a leader in some area of primary education?

6. Bachelor in Education - B.Ed A: Requirements: • Gaeilge: C3 Higher Level • English: C3 Ordinary or D3 Higher • Mathematics: D3 Higher or Pass Ordinary B: Points 2012 • CM001: 465 points • CM 002 (Gaeltacht): 435 pointí C: Student numbers • Circa 110 students in first year Oct. 2012 • Circa 550 students altogether

7. B.Ed. Programme • Four years full-time. Blend of small groups, large groups and on-line learning • Studies covering • Foundation disciplines of education i.e. Pyschology, Sociology, Philosophy, History, Special/Inclusive Education • Curriculum subjects of the Primary School • Teaching Practice sessions • Placement in a Special Needs setting • Research dissertation in Year 4

8. Working in the broader educational field • Are you interested in education generally but do not wish to enrol in a teacher education programme just now? • Do you want to work in an education-related occupation in business, commerce or governement? • Do you want to work in youth services in a community development agency, a charitable organisation, a hospital or a detention facility?

9. Bachelor in Science in Education Studies. CM 010 • Administered through CAO - Minimum Entry Requirements: C3 Higher Level in at least two subjects and Grade D3 or higher in four Ordinary or Higher Level subjects. Outstanding performance on specified FETAC programmes is also recognised for entry. • Points: 310 • All-in Fees: €4,500 (2012/13)

10. B. Sc. in Education Studies: Programme • 4 year Level 8 (Honours) degree programme • Wide range of courses related to education • Focus on adult education, adolescence and childhood as well as Policies and Practices • Specialisation and optional modules in years 1 – 3 • Work placements each year in a variety of settings – related to your career goals • Research dissertation in year 4

11. Marino Institute of Education Facilities • Campus residences: 302 student apartments • Dedicated spaces for learning, with WiFi • Coláiste Mhuire building: St. Mary’s Chapel, Computer labs, Visual Arts Space, SESE lab, Early Years Education, Gaeilge and seminar rooms, Café. • St. Patrick’s Hall: Library, Music room and Seminar rooms • Nagle-Rice Hall: Restaurant, Lecture theatre, 4 seminar rooms, recreation area, lockers, sports hall • Medical and counselling services • Sports Fields • Free Parking

12. MIE’s Mission The primary mission of the College is the education of its students within a teaching and learning community, to qualify them as competent, caring and committed professionals to serve the needs of the primary school sector of the Irish education system and the education system as a whole.

13. MIE- Distinctive Features • Excellence in professional education courses, including initial teacher education • Grá don Ghaeilge agus don chultúr Gaelach • Teaching practice/work placements - practical experience • Reflective practice, lifelong learning • Programmes accredited by Trinity College Dublin • Professional cohort of committed and enthusiastic lecturers

14. Marino Institute of Education – further distinctive features • Community atmosphere and warm caring environment • Tutor support system • Sport and culture • Students’ Union • Annual college events including; Freshers’ Week, Global week, Seachtain na Gaeilge and SPACE week (Spiritual, Physical, Arts and Cultural Education) etc.

15. Alternative routes to CAO:Mature Students (B. Ed. and B.Sc.) Same requirements on both degrees as for CAO applicants in addition to • Age requirement of 23 years by January of year of application/entry • Apply either through CAO by 1 February or direct entry i.e. (a) Advertisement in National Press in late February (b) Interview and ScrúdúCainte April / May in a local centre • Up to 10% of places in Year 1 reserved for mature applicants

16. Postgraduate route into Primary Teaching: Higher Diploma in Ed. (Primary) Requires sanction from year to year by DES A. Requirements: Approved primary degree (Level 8) and specific second level qualifications B. Selection process: Interview and oral Irish C. Eighteen-month professional course Normally starts February February 2013 60 PG students Marino

17. Contact details • For more information, • Visit our website www.mie.ie • Contact the Admissions Office via email (admissions@mie.ie) or phone (01 805 7752) • Postal address is Admissions Office Marino Institute of Education Griffith Avenue, Dublin 9

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