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Trish Walkin
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Lover of all things Education.
Mother, Wife, Learner, Leader.
Passionate about nature, biodiversity agus An Ghaeilge 🫶
Acting Deputy Principal
#edchatie
Reposted by Trish Walkin
As term starts, lots ahead for educators in Ireland to discuss in the revived #EdChatie sessions on every second Monday evening.

More details:
www.juliangirdham.com/blog/edchati...

Many thanks to all who are hosting, and pls repost.
January 5, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Hi #edchatie! I'm Trish, a secondary school teacher and AP1 from Mayo. Like many others have mentioned, I believe it's essential for the government to show greater respect for our profession by actively listening to the on-the-ground experiences of teachers.
December 2, 2024 at 7:51 PM
Reposted by Trish Walkin
First revived #edchatie discussion on Monday evening, 7.30-8.30pm, is on what we want in education from the next government.

Irish educators: pls repost this today.

Looking for future hosts: drop a PM if you're volunteering!

Meanwhile, this time:
www.juliangirdham.com/blog/edchati...
#edchatie on Bluesky — Julian Girdham
Irish teachers miss the #edchatie discussion days, and now that we’re moving to Bluesky, here’s a proposal.
www.juliangirdham.com
December 1, 2024 at 9:18 AM
Reposted by Trish Walkin
For everyone in Irish education: a proposal to revive #edchatie Monday evening discussions on Bluesky. Every two weeks in term-time.

First session details on the graphic.

More:
www.juliangirdham.com/blog/edchati...

Please repost within Ireland as much as poss & spread the word elsewhere.
November 22, 2024 at 3:41 PM
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Sharing a piece I wrote this week for @thejournal.ie examining how ‘teacher bashing’ in media narratives shapes public perception, influences policies, and diverts attention from education reform @dcuioe.bsky.social

www.thejournal.ie/readme/micha...
Opinion: 'Teacher bashing' is a global phenomenon, absolving governments of their failed policies
DCU’s Dr Alan Gorman says teacher bashing is happening everywhere, and it suits the political and corporate class to scapegoat the profession.
www.thejournal.ie
November 16, 2024 at 9:39 PM
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100 teachers in Ireland in this list now.

A suggestion: a revival of the #edchatie one hour discussion, once every fortnight, on matters of interest in Irish education. New proposer and host every time.

Interested? Please repost.

go.bsky.app/BqbTnC7
November 21, 2024 at 7:05 PM
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Excellent editorial in today’s Irish Times on why education barely features in Irish election debate www.irishtimes.com/opinion/edit...
The Irish Times view on the election education debate: manifestos barely scrape a pass
There are issues requiring urgent attention, but they are getting little discussion during the campaign
www.irishtimes.com
November 21, 2024 at 7:51 AM
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empoweringchildren.gov.mt/vuci-toolkit/ New toolkit developed by a team of us at University College Cork in partnership with the Maltese Ministry of Social Policy & Children’s Rights, the Children’s Commissioner & (of course) a Child Advisory Group to capture the impacts of child participation.
November 21, 2024 at 6:14 AM
November 20, 2024 at 7:48 PM