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Anseo.net - If I were the Minister for Education

Simon Lewis
Ireland
Special Education
Irish Primary Education
Primary Education
Primary Language Curriculum
Education
Education System
Artificial Intelligence
AI In Education
Irish Education System
Digital Literacy
Religious Education
Inclusion
Patronage System
Mild General Learning Disabilities
Teacher Training
PISA
Primary Ethos Survey
NCCA
Catholic Church

How many times have you said to yourself, "If I were the Minister for Education…?" Well I do! Rather than grumble to myself, I decided to podcast my thoughts on ways I'd change the primary education system in Ireland. Every episode I'll take on a different theme, give some background and hopefully come to some conclusions by the end. simonmlewis.substack.com

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This week I meet early reading specialist and Montessori-trained teacher Randall Klein about making early reading playful and motivating. Klein explains the “science of reading” as research that supports instruction moving from sound and speech to pr... more

After three months focused on special education, I recap debates on routes into special education teaching, SNA issues (including the 72-hour proposal), professional development and respect, special classes/schools, and flawed SET allocation models. ... more

In this episode of If I Were the Minister for Education, I speak with Aoife Hughes, a professional ADHD coach and educator, during ADHD Awareness Month. Aoife shares her story as a late-identified ADHD and autistic woman, her experiences in school an... more

In this episode of If I Were the Minister for Education, I speak with Ronan McGovern about ADHD and its impact in Irish primary and secondary schooling. Ronan outlines his education and career path from Dublin to accounting, King’s Inns, PwC New York... more

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Randall Klein
Early reading specialist and longtime Montessori-trained educator
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Episode: Interview 42: Randall Klein (Early reading specialist)
Aoife Hughes
Professional ADHD coach, educator, and late-identified autistic and ADHD woman
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Episode: Interview 41: Aoife Hughes (ADHD Coach)
Ronan McGovern
Stanford MBA graduate and Stanford Neurodiversity Project scholar who advocates for neurodivergent inclusion.
Stanford University
Episode: Interview 40: Ronan McGovern
Debbie O'Neill
Principal of Scoil Eoin with 25 years of experience in special education
Scoil Eoin
Episode: Interview 39: Removing Diagnosis for Special Education with Debbie O’Neill
Ciara O'Connor Walsh
Creative Director at A Lust For Life, youth mental health charity
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Episode: Interview 38: Ciara O'Connor Walsh
Noel Davidson
Educator, business trainer, and entrepreneur; head of training and strategic partnerships with the Entrepreneurs Academy
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Episode: Interview 37: Noel Davidson
Grace Brennan
Founder of Higgle
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Episode: Interview 36: Grace Brennan
Eithne Walsh
CEO of Féach Vision Support Services
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Episode: Interview 35: Eithne Walsh
Patty McGee
Consultant and author of Not Your Granny's Grammar
Not Your Granny's Grammar
Episode: Interview 34: Patty McGee

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Simon Lewis
Host of the show, guiding discussions on education policy and practice in Ireland

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • Outstanding

    Fantastic new series, with a fresh new approach. Keep em’ coming.!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    __Matt S__
    Ireland2 years ago
  • Education

    A great resource for anyone who wants to learn more about what is really happening in education in Ireland.

    Simon shares his knowledge on all areas of education from the ineptitude of the so called support bodies to fantastic inisghts into the latest technology that can assist you as a teacher.

    Keep up the good work Simon!

    Rory O'Sullivan

    Walterstown NS

    Cobh

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bagsysull
    Ireland4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the candid discussions about reforms and data transparency.
Thoughtful take on Irish education policy with clear, practical insights.
Good mix of policy critique and real-world classrooms impact.

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#66
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#237
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#160
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#1
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#31
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#194
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Interview 42: Randall Klein (Early reading specialist)
Q: What kind of sequence of skills do you start off with? And then how do you decide what a particular child is ready for?
Klein begins with isolating beginning sounds, then teaches letter sounds in small clusters through games. He moves to picture-supported decoding, word building, three- and four-letter words, sentences and decodable books, adapting the activities to each child's progress.
Interview 42: Randall Klein (Early reading specialist)
Q: And how would you explain the science of reading in plain English?
Klein describes it as instruction informed by research that moves from sound and speech to print and symbols. Children first learn to hear individual sounds, then connect those sounds to letters.
Interview 41: Aoife Hughes (ADHD Coach)
Q: What advice would you give to a teacher on their first day with a new group of children to make the classroom friendly and comfortable?
Hughes recommends collaborating with pupils on what the classroom should look, sound, and feel like, assuming neurodivergence is present even without formal diagnoses, and making supports such as movement and thinking tools available as part of an inclusive environment.
Interview 41: Aoife Hughes (ADHD Coach)
Q: What is ADHD coaching?
Hughes describes it as life coaching through the lens of ADHD. It uses a strengths-based approach and a nonjudgmental partnership to help clients identify goals and strategies that fit their own lives, rather than being given instructions.
Interview 39: Removing Diagnosis for Special Education with Debbie O’Neill
Q: What are we going to do right now?
O'Neill urges union members to raise the proposal at branch meetings and principals to inform their patrons. She also calls for smaller classes and dependable access to clinicians before the inclusion plan proceeds.

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A thoughtful series analyzing Irish primary education with a policy-first lens. Episodes span patronage and governance, wellbeing and inclusion, literacy and phonics, classroom practices, and the integration of technology like AI in schools. The host often grounds debates in practical reform ideas, data, and firsthand observations from teachers and administrators, aiming to translate complex policy into actionable guidance for educators, policymakers, and stakeholders. A distinctive thread is challenging conventional approaches and advocating simpler, more transparent systems that better serve students, teachers, and families. The show frequently features practitioners and experts who bring real-world context to every topic, making it parti... more

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