Patrick Burke
@patjburke.bsky.social
Moonchore/Teacher | Assistant Professor - Dublin City University | President - Literacy Association of Ireland | Interested in educational research, policy and curriculum; literacy in particular | Views=mine alone
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Patrick Burke
@patjburke.bsky.social
· Dec 16
What do we need to bear in mind as we move forward with a new Primary School Curriculum?
In a new article for the Irish Teachers' Journal, @paulalehane.bsky.social and I highlight key points from two research reports we published last year.
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#edchatie #edusky
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In a new article for the Irish Teachers' Journal, @paulalehane.bsky.social and I highlight key points from two research reports we published last year.
www.into.ie/app/uploads/...
#edchatie #edusky
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A great opportunity for anyone who has recently completed a doctoral dissertation in literacy education
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📢 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
📩 Submissions open now
📅 Deadline: January 5, 2026.
See here for more info: www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8epy0...
Please share!
#literacy #research
📩 Submissions open now
📅 Deadline: January 5, 2026.
See here for more info: www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8epy0...
Please share!
#literacy #research
www.dropbox.com
September 17, 2025 at 6:57 AM
A great opportunity for anyone who has recently completed a doctoral dissertation in literacy education
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The LAI have brilliant schedule of webinars lined up for Autumn!🍂
First up from @patjburke.bsky.social and Maureen Colleran - Planning for #Literacy: From Big Picture to Practical Steps - see below for details 👇
Please share with any primary teachers who might be interested! #edchatie #edusky
First up from @patjburke.bsky.social and Maureen Colleran - Planning for #Literacy: From Big Picture to Practical Steps - see below for details 👇
Please share with any primary teachers who might be interested! #edchatie #edusky
August 31, 2025 at 6:09 PM
The LAI have brilliant schedule of webinars lined up for Autumn!🍂
First up from @patjburke.bsky.social and Maureen Colleran - Planning for #Literacy: From Big Picture to Practical Steps - see below for details 👇
Please share with any primary teachers who might be interested! #edchatie #edusky
First up from @patjburke.bsky.social and Maureen Colleran - Planning for #Literacy: From Big Picture to Practical Steps - see below for details 👇
Please share with any primary teachers who might be interested! #edchatie #edusky
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Active Learning in Higher Education is now on @bsky.app!
Follow us to hear more about high quality research on #teachingandlearning in #highereducation.
@sineadmcnally.bsky.social
#edchat #HigherEd #Pedagogy #Teaching #Learning
Follow us to hear more about high quality research on #teachingandlearning in #highereducation.
@sineadmcnally.bsky.social
#edchat #HigherEd #Pedagogy #Teaching #Learning
August 22, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Active Learning in Higher Education is now on @bsky.app!
Follow us to hear more about high quality research on #teachingandlearning in #highereducation.
@sineadmcnally.bsky.social
#edchat #HigherEd #Pedagogy #Teaching #Learning
Follow us to hear more about high quality research on #teachingandlearning in #highereducation.
@sineadmcnally.bsky.social
#edchat #HigherEd #Pedagogy #Teaching #Learning
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There are two weeks left submit a proposal for the Literacy Association of Ireland Conference ⏳ See www.literacyireland.com/conference for further details. Please share with anyone who might be interested in presenting their research or practice!
@ilatoday.bsky.social
@ilatoday.bsky.social
May 16, 2025 at 9:57 AM
There are two weeks left submit a proposal for the Literacy Association of Ireland Conference ⏳ See www.literacyireland.com/conference for further details. Please share with anyone who might be interested in presenting their research or practice!
@ilatoday.bsky.social
@ilatoday.bsky.social
Reposted by Patrick Burke
Reposted by Patrick Burke
Good evening!
We are at the @dcuresearch.bsky.social Futurology Event: The Future of Education at the Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie.
This evening's event will offer insights on the technology, practice and values that may shape classrooms.
@dcuioe.bsky.social #DCUResearch
We are at the @dcuresearch.bsky.social Futurology Event: The Future of Education at the Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie.
This evening's event will offer insights on the technology, practice and values that may shape classrooms.
@dcuioe.bsky.social #DCUResearch
May 14, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Good evening!
We are at the @dcuresearch.bsky.social Futurology Event: The Future of Education at the Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie.
This evening's event will offer insights on the technology, practice and values that may shape classrooms.
@dcuioe.bsky.social #DCUResearch
We are at the @dcuresearch.bsky.social Futurology Event: The Future of Education at the Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie.
This evening's event will offer insights on the technology, practice and values that may shape classrooms.
@dcuioe.bsky.social #DCUResearch
📣LAI Presents: A Closer Look at Dyslexia - May 13th at 7pm #edchatie
Really looking forward to this one - what an incredible panel! 🙌
Please share with anyone who might be interested - registration 🔗: zoom.us/webinar/regi... #spéirghorm
Really looking forward to this one - what an incredible panel! 🙌
Please share with anyone who might be interested - registration 🔗: zoom.us/webinar/regi... #spéirghorm
May 13, 2025 at 2:51 PM
SEALBHÚ recently published a research report on experiences of the new Junior Cycle specifications in Irish.
The report will be of interest to anybody interested in curriculum/assessment reform at post-primary level.
See: ncca.ie/media/4yllw2...
@dublincityuni.bsky.social #edchatie #speirghorm
The report will be of interest to anybody interested in curriculum/assessment reform at post-primary level.
See: ncca.ie/media/4yllw2...
@dublincityuni.bsky.social #edchatie #speirghorm
May 13, 2025 at 9:33 AM
SEALBHÚ recently published a research report on experiences of the new Junior Cycle specifications in Irish.
The report will be of interest to anybody interested in curriculum/assessment reform at post-primary level.
See: ncca.ie/media/4yllw2...
@dublincityuni.bsky.social #edchatie #speirghorm
The report will be of interest to anybody interested in curriculum/assessment reform at post-primary level.
See: ncca.ie/media/4yllw2...
@dublincityuni.bsky.social #edchatie #speirghorm
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⏰⏰⏰ The countdown is on for @dcuioe.bsky.social's #Unconference on May 21st 2025! This fantastic online peer-led event showcases the wide-range of work being undertaken by early-career researchers in the IoE.
Click here to register! tinyurl.com/23kbzrwz (also, any excuse to post cat gifs... 😅)
Click here to register! tinyurl.com/23kbzrwz (also, any excuse to post cat gifs... 😅)
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May 12, 2025 at 9:32 AM
⏰⏰⏰ The countdown is on for @dcuioe.bsky.social's #Unconference on May 21st 2025! This fantastic online peer-led event showcases the wide-range of work being undertaken by early-career researchers in the IoE.
Click here to register! tinyurl.com/23kbzrwz (also, any excuse to post cat gifs... 😅)
Click here to register! tinyurl.com/23kbzrwz (also, any excuse to post cat gifs... 😅)
Interested in presenting at the upcoming Literacy Association of Ireland Conference? The conference will take place on November 7 and 8 in @dublincityuni.bsky.social.
Join us this evening for an information webinar for potential first-time presenters.
#edchatie #edchat
Join us this evening for an information webinar for potential first-time presenters.
#edchatie #edchat
May 7, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Interested in presenting at the upcoming Literacy Association of Ireland Conference? The conference will take place on November 7 and 8 in @dublincityuni.bsky.social.
Join us this evening for an information webinar for potential first-time presenters.
#edchatie #edchat
Join us this evening for an information webinar for potential first-time presenters.
#edchatie #edchat
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Meet the fab judges for @museumofchildhood.bsky.social Young Author Comp. Teachers, parents, pls
share with budding authors. Great prizes for writers & school. #speirgorm #edusky
See: museumofchildhood.ie/bloomsday-2025…
@inotenews.bsky.social. @patjburke.bsky.social @bloomsdayfestival.bsky.social
share with budding authors. Great prizes for writers & school. #speirgorm #edusky
See: museumofchildhood.ie/bloomsday-2025…
@inotenews.bsky.social. @patjburke.bsky.social @bloomsdayfestival.bsky.social
May 4, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Meet the fab judges for @museumofchildhood.bsky.social Young Author Comp. Teachers, parents, pls
share with budding authors. Great prizes for writers & school. #speirgorm #edusky
See: museumofchildhood.ie/bloomsday-2025…
@inotenews.bsky.social. @patjburke.bsky.social @bloomsdayfestival.bsky.social
share with budding authors. Great prizes for writers & school. #speirgorm #edusky
See: museumofchildhood.ie/bloomsday-2025…
@inotenews.bsky.social. @patjburke.bsky.social @bloomsdayfestival.bsky.social
Really looking forward to addressing some #dyslexia facts and misconceptions in this webinar. Join us!
#edchatie #sor
#edchatie #sor
📣LAI Presents: A Closer Look at Dyslexia - May 13th at 7pm #edchatie
Really looking forward to this one - what an incredible panel! 🙌
Please share with anyone who might be interested - registration 🔗: zoom.us/webinar/regi... #spéirghorm
Really looking forward to this one - what an incredible panel! 🙌
Please share with anyone who might be interested - registration 🔗: zoom.us/webinar/regi... #spéirghorm
May 2, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Reposted by Patrick Burke
📣LAI Presents: A Closer Look at Dyslexia - May 13th at 7pm #edchatie
Really looking forward to this one - what an incredible panel! 🙌
Please share with anyone who might be interested - registration 🔗: zoom.us/webinar/regi... #spéirghorm
Really looking forward to this one - what an incredible panel! 🙌
Please share with anyone who might be interested - registration 🔗: zoom.us/webinar/regi... #spéirghorm
May 2, 2025 at 8:57 AM
📣LAI Presents: A Closer Look at Dyslexia - May 13th at 7pm #edchatie
Really looking forward to this one - what an incredible panel! 🙌
Please share with anyone who might be interested - registration 🔗: zoom.us/webinar/regi... #spéirghorm
Really looking forward to this one - what an incredible panel! 🙌
Please share with anyone who might be interested - registration 🔗: zoom.us/webinar/regi... #spéirghorm
Reposted by Patrick Burke
“After the Fall” by @dansantat.bsky.social
Is possibly one of the most used books I have (I’m on my fourth copy. It’s a clever, thought-provoking book about overcoming your fears. The art is sublime , with wonderful gags and characterisation. Genius! A PSHE must have. #PicturebookPage
Is possibly one of the most used books I have (I’m on my fourth copy. It’s a clever, thought-provoking book about overcoming your fears. The art is sublime , with wonderful gags and characterisation. Genius! A PSHE must have. #PicturebookPage
April 20, 2025 at 8:22 PM
“After the Fall” by @dansantat.bsky.social
Is possibly one of the most used books I have (I’m on my fourth copy. It’s a clever, thought-provoking book about overcoming your fears. The art is sublime , with wonderful gags and characterisation. Genius! A PSHE must have. #PicturebookPage
Is possibly one of the most used books I have (I’m on my fourth copy. It’s a clever, thought-provoking book about overcoming your fears. The art is sublime , with wonderful gags and characterisation. Genius! A PSHE must have. #PicturebookPage
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The Literacy Association of Ireland’s biannual publication ‘Literacy News’ is ready to read now! Lots of fabulous insights, ideas, and inspiration for sparking (/maintaining!) the joy of reading Please do share with anyone who might be interested ✨ #EdChatIe 💜
📖 👉🏻 heyzine.com/flip-book/74...
📖 👉🏻 heyzine.com/flip-book/74...
April 7, 2025 at 8:53 PM
The Literacy Association of Ireland’s biannual publication ‘Literacy News’ is ready to read now! Lots of fabulous insights, ideas, and inspiration for sparking (/maintaining!) the joy of reading Please do share with anyone who might be interested ✨ #EdChatIe 💜
📖 👉🏻 heyzine.com/flip-book/74...
📖 👉🏻 heyzine.com/flip-book/74...
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A DCU study has found significant burnout and poor mental health among Irish teachers, as well as a large proportion of teachers being “unlikely” to remain in the profession long-term.
April 10, 2025 at 7:05 AM
A DCU study has found significant burnout and poor mental health among Irish teachers, as well as a large proportion of teachers being “unlikely” to remain in the profession long-term.
Reposted by Patrick Burke
A wonderful online event, filled with such authenticity and impactful research in the primary school classroom! Well done to all involved 👏🏻
📢 Literacy Research in Action!
🗓️ Wednesday, April 9th @ 6:00PM
An evening that will be of interest to:
➡️ Practising teachers
➡️ Those interested in pursuing a Masters
➡️ Anybody with an interest in literacy!
Register: dcu-ie.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#edchatie @dublincityuni.bsky.social
🗓️ Wednesday, April 9th @ 6:00PM
An evening that will be of interest to:
➡️ Practising teachers
➡️ Those interested in pursuing a Masters
➡️ Anybody with an interest in literacy!
Register: dcu-ie.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#edchatie @dublincityuni.bsky.social
April 9, 2025 at 6:39 PM
A wonderful online event, filled with such authenticity and impactful research in the primary school classroom! Well done to all involved 👏🏻
Join us at 6pm today!
Still some time to register
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Still some time to register
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📢 Literacy Research in Action!
🗓️ Wednesday, April 9th @ 6:00PM
An evening that will be of interest to:
➡️ Practising teachers
➡️ Those interested in pursuing a Masters
➡️ Anybody with an interest in literacy!
Register: dcu-ie.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#edchatie @dublincityuni.bsky.social
🗓️ Wednesday, April 9th @ 6:00PM
An evening that will be of interest to:
➡️ Practising teachers
➡️ Those interested in pursuing a Masters
➡️ Anybody with an interest in literacy!
Register: dcu-ie.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#edchatie @dublincityuni.bsky.social
April 9, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Join us at 6pm today!
Still some time to register
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Still some time to register
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Exciting morning at @dcuioe.bsky.social for #DCUSpringOpenDay!🤩 Lots of engaging & fruitful conversations with a great bunch of prospective student teachers & their families!😃@marieflynn.bsky.social @amkavanagh.bsky.social @patjburke.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social @annelooney.bsky.social
April 5, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Exciting morning at @dcuioe.bsky.social for #DCUSpringOpenDay!🤩 Lots of engaging & fruitful conversations with a great bunch of prospective student teachers & their families!😃@marieflynn.bsky.social @amkavanagh.bsky.social @patjburke.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social @annelooney.bsky.social
📢 Literacy Research in Action!
🗓️ Wednesday, April 9th @ 6:00PM
An evening that will be of interest to:
➡️ Practising teachers
➡️ Those interested in pursuing a Masters
➡️ Anybody with an interest in literacy!
Register: dcu-ie.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#edchatie @dublincityuni.bsky.social
🗓️ Wednesday, April 9th @ 6:00PM
An evening that will be of interest to:
➡️ Practising teachers
➡️ Those interested in pursuing a Masters
➡️ Anybody with an interest in literacy!
Register: dcu-ie.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#edchatie @dublincityuni.bsky.social
April 1, 2025 at 8:12 AM
📢 Literacy Research in Action!
🗓️ Wednesday, April 9th @ 6:00PM
An evening that will be of interest to:
➡️ Practising teachers
➡️ Those interested in pursuing a Masters
➡️ Anybody with an interest in literacy!
Register: dcu-ie.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#edchatie @dublincityuni.bsky.social
🗓️ Wednesday, April 9th @ 6:00PM
An evening that will be of interest to:
➡️ Practising teachers
➡️ Those interested in pursuing a Masters
➡️ Anybody with an interest in literacy!
Register: dcu-ie.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#edchatie @dublincityuni.bsky.social
There is still some time to register for this free Literacy Association of Ireland webinar, taking place on Tuesday at 7:00PM.
@alinulty.bsky.social
@emmajf.bsky.social
@clanavtra.bsky.social
#edchatie
@alinulty.bsky.social
@emmajf.bsky.social
@clanavtra.bsky.social
#edchatie
Creative Pedagogies for Enhancing Oral Language Development in the Primary School Classroom
Date: Tuesday 1st April 2025
Time: 7 - 8 pm
Venue: Online via Zoom
Target Audience: Primary Teachers and SNA’s
@alinulty.bsky.social
@emmajf.bsky.social
Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Date: Tuesday 1st April 2025
Time: 7 - 8 pm
Venue: Online via Zoom
Target Audience: Primary Teachers and SNA’s
@alinulty.bsky.social
@emmajf.bsky.social
Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
March 30, 2025 at 9:47 PM
There is still some time to register for this free Literacy Association of Ireland webinar, taking place on Tuesday at 7:00PM.
@alinulty.bsky.social
@emmajf.bsky.social
@clanavtra.bsky.social
#edchatie
@alinulty.bsky.social
@emmajf.bsky.social
@clanavtra.bsky.social
#edchatie
Don't miss out on the opportunity to hear the amazing Emma Farragher and Alison Nulty present on oral language pedagogy.
Next Monday (April 1) at 7:00 PM on Zoom.
Bring your book shopping list!
#edchatie
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Next Monday (April 1) at 7:00 PM on Zoom.
Bring your book shopping list!
#edchatie
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📣 Join myself and @alinulty.bsky.social
on behalf of the LAI in exploring how art, music, drama, and poetry can enrich oral language learning in a webinar inspired by one 🤗wonderful🤗 wordless picturebook! 🎭🎨🎶🐊✨ #edchatie
Please share with anyone who might be interested! ecnavan.ie/cpd-courses-...
on behalf of the LAI in exploring how art, music, drama, and poetry can enrich oral language learning in a webinar inspired by one 🤗wonderful🤗 wordless picturebook! 🎭🎨🎶🐊✨ #edchatie
Please share with anyone who might be interested! ecnavan.ie/cpd-courses-...
March 25, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Don't miss out on the opportunity to hear the amazing Emma Farragher and Alison Nulty present on oral language pedagogy.
Next Monday (April 1) at 7:00 PM on Zoom.
Bring your book shopping list!
#edchatie
🔽🔽🔽
Next Monday (April 1) at 7:00 PM on Zoom.
Bring your book shopping list!
#edchatie
🔽🔽🔽
Happening this evening (Tuesday 4 March) @ 7PM:
A Plurililingual Approach to Teaching Irish Grammar in English-medium schools.
With: Aisling Ní Dhiorbháin & Tara Concannon-Gibney, DCU
Fáilte roimh chách!
Register here:
dcu-ie.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#edchatie @dublincityuni.bsky.social
A Plurililingual Approach to Teaching Irish Grammar in English-medium schools.
With: Aisling Ní Dhiorbháin & Tara Concannon-Gibney, DCU
Fáilte roimh chách!
Register here:
dcu-ie.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#edchatie @dublincityuni.bsky.social
March 4, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Happening this evening (Tuesday 4 March) @ 7PM:
A Plurililingual Approach to Teaching Irish Grammar in English-medium schools.
With: Aisling Ní Dhiorbháin & Tara Concannon-Gibney, DCU
Fáilte roimh chách!
Register here:
dcu-ie.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#edchatie @dublincityuni.bsky.social
A Plurililingual Approach to Teaching Irish Grammar in English-medium schools.
With: Aisling Ní Dhiorbháin & Tara Concannon-Gibney, DCU
Fáilte roimh chách!
Register here:
dcu-ie.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#edchatie @dublincityuni.bsky.social