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Anseo.net - If I were the Minister for Education

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

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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In this episode of If I Were the Minister for Education, I speak with Grace Brennan, founder of Higgle, about process-driven visual arts and creative thinking in primary classrooms. Grace shares her education journey from County Wexford to art and de... more

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Grace Brennan
Founder of Higgle
Higgle
Episode: Interview 36: Grace Brennan
Eithne Walsh
CEO of Féach Vision Support Services
Féach Vision Support Services
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
Gavin Doyle
Teacher and founder of Examinaite
Examinaite
Episode: Interview 33: Gavin Doyle
Ross Greene
Creator of CPS; Founder of Lives in the Balance
Lives in the Balance
Episode: Interview 32: Dr. Ross Greene and Ruth Eadie
Ruth Edie
Principal of a Gael school in Dublin; CPS adopter and trainer
Gaelscoil Rua in Dublin 18
Episode: Interview 32: Dr. Ross Greene and Ruth Eadie
Deirdre O'Toole
Primary school teacher, PhD candidate, conference organizer
Playful Classroom / RightToReadIreland.ie
Episode: Interview 31: Deirdre O'Toole
Amanda Jolliffe
Lead of Dream Space at Microsoft
Microsoft Ireland
Episode: Interview 30: Amanda Jolliffe, Lead Microsoft Dream Space
Debbie O'Neill
Principal of School Owen, specializing in mild general learning disabilities
School Owen
Episode: Interview 29: Debbie O'Neill (LIVE)

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Simon Lewis
Host of the show, guiding the discussion and providing analysis on education policy and practice in Ireland

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 43 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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Clear, actionable insights from someone who lives in the system.
Thoughtful critique of policy while remaining constructive and practical.
Thoughtful, grounded in real classroom realities and policy nuance.
A go-to for understanding Irish education policy beyond headlines.

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Interview 36: Grace Brennan
Q: What changes would you make as Minister for Education to improve arts education?
Grace imagines a system where creativity is foregrounded, teachers are equipped with skills to run process-focused lessons, and the classroom environment is adaptable to varied needs, extending creative thinking beyond art to all subjects.
Interview 36: Grace Brennan
Q: How does Higgle work in a typical classroom?
Grace explains Higgle as a prompt-driven platform that allows teachers to set up open-ended art problems with material limitations, enabling cross-curricular links and brainstorming while focusing on the learning process rather than a single finished product.
Interview 36: Grace Brennan
Q: What do you see as the biggest challenges in teaching visual arts in primary schools?
Grace highlights structural pressures, time constraints, and an overemphasis on final outcomes, which can stifle experimentation and handwriting of process; she advocates for tools and professional development that empower teachers to facilitate open-ended exploration.
Interview 36: Grace Brennan
Q: Tell us about yourself and your educational journey.
Grace Brennan describes growing up in County Wexford, her progression through Irish educational pathways, and how she leveraged Irish design and art education to eventually start Higgle, a digital tool that supports creative, process-driven art in classrooms.
Interview 35: Eithne Walsh
Q: Tell us about yourself and your journey in the education sector.
Eithne shares her family's experience with two visually impaired children, how that drove her into education advocacy, and the realization that schools needed more practical, implemented supports rather than just policy promises.

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