Gerard Elwood
@gerardelwood.bsky.social
PhD researcher @DCU IoE | Politics & Society: Teaching-Praxis, Influences, Student Agency. Teacher (Politics & Society, History, Philosophy & Citizenship) & Lecturer (Teacher Education). Views my own.
📍Ireland
📍Ireland
Fascinating talk by Prof. Kris Grimonprez, KU Leuven, on EU Citizenship Education and the use of case studies in teaching and learning.
November 19, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Fascinating talk by Prof. Kris Grimonprez, KU Leuven, on EU Citizenship Education and the use of case studies in teaching and learning.
Lovely food and welcome at Olive #Palestinian 🇵🇸 Restaurant in Brussels. Thoroughly recommend a visit.
November 18, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Lovely food and welcome at Olive #Palestinian 🇵🇸 Restaurant in Brussels. Thoroughly recommend a visit.
Good morning Brussels 🇧🇪
November 18, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Good morning Brussels 🇧🇪
A photograph that stirs many emotions.
From 'The Irish Farm in Colour' by Michael B. Barry and John O’Byrne.
www.gillbooks.ie/irish-gift/i...
From 'The Irish Farm in Colour' by Michael B. Barry and John O’Byrne.
www.gillbooks.ie/irish-gift/i...
November 15, 2025 at 5:04 PM
A photograph that stirs many emotions.
From 'The Irish Farm in Colour' by Michael B. Barry and John O’Byrne.
www.gillbooks.ie/irish-gift/i...
From 'The Irish Farm in Colour' by Michael B. Barry and John O’Byrne.
www.gillbooks.ie/irish-gift/i...
Teaching about life in Nazi Germany in Junior Certificate History today, focusing on the lives of women and young people. Happened to have a real Mother's Cross to bring the topic alive.
#history #speirgorm #edchatie
#history #speirgorm #edchatie
November 11, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Teaching about life in Nazi Germany in Junior Certificate History today, focusing on the lives of women and young people. Happened to have a real Mother's Cross to bring the topic alive.
#history #speirgorm #edchatie
#history #speirgorm #edchatie
Great to be in the company of passionate Politics & Society teachers this weekend at the PASTAI annual conference in Athlone.
Excellent presentations by Coimisiún na Meán, The Ombudsman for Children, The Electoral Commission and Financial Justice Ireland.
Huge thanks to the organisers!
Excellent presentations by Coimisiún na Meán, The Ombudsman for Children, The Electoral Commission and Financial Justice Ireland.
Huge thanks to the organisers!
November 9, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Great to be in the company of passionate Politics & Society teachers this weekend at the PASTAI annual conference in Athlone.
Excellent presentations by Coimisiún na Meán, The Ombudsman for Children, The Electoral Commission and Financial Justice Ireland.
Huge thanks to the organisers!
Excellent presentations by Coimisiún na Meán, The Ombudsman for Children, The Electoral Commission and Financial Justice Ireland.
Huge thanks to the organisers!
Updated Registration Guidelines: Teaching Politics & Society (Effective January 2026).
November 6, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Updated Registration Guidelines: Teaching Politics & Society (Effective January 2026).
November 2, 2025 at 7:32 PM
In #Kildare Ed Centre next week to kick off a 4-part CPD series of evidenced-based workshops on quality teaching & learning.
Unpacking the post-primary subject inspection process by the Dept of Education & Youth Inspectorate. It's more transparent than many teachers think.
#edchatie #SpeirGorm
Unpacking the post-primary subject inspection process by the Dept of Education & Youth Inspectorate. It's more transparent than many teachers think.
#edchatie #SpeirGorm
November 1, 2025 at 11:24 AM
In #Kildare Ed Centre next week to kick off a 4-part CPD series of evidenced-based workshops on quality teaching & learning.
Unpacking the post-primary subject inspection process by the Dept of Education & Youth Inspectorate. It's more transparent than many teachers think.
#edchatie #SpeirGorm
Unpacking the post-primary subject inspection process by the Dept of Education & Youth Inspectorate. It's more transparent than many teachers think.
#edchatie #SpeirGorm
Looking forward to returning to Carlow College this weekend to co-facilate another Politics & Society pedagogy workshop for teachers undertaking the Higher Diploma in the subject area. #PolSoc
October 30, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Looking forward to returning to Carlow College this weekend to co-facilate another Politics & Society pedagogy workshop for teachers undertaking the Higher Diploma in the subject area. #PolSoc
Looking forward to meeting teachers and presenting my approach to facilitating student citizenship projects & report writing in PolSoc at next week's PASTAI Annual Conference.
This coursework component will be moving from 20% - 40% weighting, meaning the need for more structured student support.
This coursework component will be moving from 20% - 40% weighting, meaning the need for more structured student support.
October 29, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Looking forward to meeting teachers and presenting my approach to facilitating student citizenship projects & report writing in PolSoc at next week's PASTAI Annual Conference.
This coursework component will be moving from 20% - 40% weighting, meaning the need for more structured student support.
This coursework component will be moving from 20% - 40% weighting, meaning the need for more structured student support.
The Zotero Android app is finally available. Easier access to sources on mobile phone and tablet awaits! #AcademicSky #PortablePapers
October 29, 2025 at 5:59 AM
The Zotero Android app is finally available. Easier access to sources on mobile phone and tablet awaits! #AcademicSky #PortablePapers
Yep, beginning to notice it.
October 28, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Yep, beginning to notice it.
📣Post-Primary Teachers & School Leaders near #Kildare:
Would you like more guidance defining 'quality' in T&L/SSE? Join my free 4-part autumn CPD workshop & master Dept. of Education Inspectorate feedback with research-backed strategies. Build more confidence in your planning & practice! #edchatie
Would you like more guidance defining 'quality' in T&L/SSE? Join my free 4-part autumn CPD workshop & master Dept. of Education Inspectorate feedback with research-backed strategies. Build more confidence in your planning & practice! #edchatie
October 20, 2025 at 6:35 PM
📢 Politics & Society teachers, don't forget to register for the PASTAI annual conference.
📅 Saturday 8th November
📍 Athlone Springs Hotel
www.eventbrite.ie/e/pastai-pol...
📅 Saturday 8th November
📍 Athlone Springs Hotel
www.eventbrite.ie/e/pastai-pol...
October 19, 2025 at 11:41 AM
📢 Politics & Society teachers, don't forget to register for the PASTAI annual conference.
📅 Saturday 8th November
📍 Athlone Springs Hotel
www.eventbrite.ie/e/pastai-pol...
📅 Saturday 8th November
📍 Athlone Springs Hotel
www.eventbrite.ie/e/pastai-pol...
Delighted to be given the opportunity to communicate my PhD research to colleagues at the annual PSAI Conference.
Energised by all of the papers presented, the collaboration and feedback.
There are brilliant people working to bridge the gap between 3rd & 2nd-level politics education in Ireland.
Energised by all of the papers presented, the collaboration and feedback.
There are brilliant people working to bridge the gap between 3rd & 2nd-level politics education in Ireland.
October 18, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Delighted to be given the opportunity to communicate my PhD research to colleagues at the annual PSAI Conference.
Energised by all of the papers presented, the collaboration and feedback.
There are brilliant people working to bridge the gap between 3rd & 2nd-level politics education in Ireland.
Energised by all of the papers presented, the collaboration and feedback.
There are brilliant people working to bridge the gap between 3rd & 2nd-level politics education in Ireland.
A very enjoyable day one of the PSAI 2025 Conference in Galway. Looking forward to being part of the Teaching and Learning in Politics Specialist Group and communicating my current research tomorrow. @dcuioe.bsky.social @dcugradstudies.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 8:54 PM
A very enjoyable day one of the PSAI 2025 Conference in Galway. Looking forward to being part of the Teaching and Learning in Politics Specialist Group and communicating my current research tomorrow. @dcuioe.bsky.social @dcugradstudies.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 4:25 PM
A 'Croke Park' meeting for secondary school teachers after school on a Wednesday in October.
October 8, 2025 at 8:41 PM
A 'Croke Park' meeting for secondary school teachers after school on a Wednesday in October.
Trump is quietly locking down control of ballot infrastructure in advance of future elections. An attempt to normalise military presence in cities that traditionally oppose him.
October 6, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Trump is quietly locking down control of ballot infrastructure in advance of future elections. An attempt to normalise military presence in cities that traditionally oppose him.
The first EV in our driveway but certainly not the last. It has taken much longer than hoped due to the failure of government policy.
We're fortunate but many aren't.The changeover must be made accessible to everyone regardless of socio-economic circumstances and countrywide improvement in chargers.
We're fortunate but many aren't.The changeover must be made accessible to everyone regardless of socio-economic circumstances and countrywide improvement in chargers.
October 1, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The first EV in our driveway but certainly not the last. It has taken much longer than hoped due to the failure of government policy.
We're fortunate but many aren't.The changeover must be made accessible to everyone regardless of socio-economic circumstances and countrywide improvement in chargers.
We're fortunate but many aren't.The changeover must be made accessible to everyone regardless of socio-economic circumstances and countrywide improvement in chargers.
Surviving outweighs rebelling.
October 1, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Surviving outweighs rebelling.
I've heard two horror stories this week alone from young people about fires caused by batteries in disposable vapes and e-cigarettes. Refuge companies now alerting their customers to the danger.
October 1, 2025 at 3:23 PM
I've heard two horror stories this week alone from young people about fires caused by batteries in disposable vapes and e-cigarettes. Refuge companies now alerting their customers to the danger.