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The NCCA Primary Podcast

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Irish Primary Schools
Curriculum
Assessment
Learning
Teaching
Irish Primary Curriculum
Professional Development
Student Engagement
Child Agency
Mentorship In Education
Educational Change
School Culture
Primary Curriculum
Teacher Confidence
Curriculum Reform
Irish Primary School Curriculum
Leadership In Education
Curriculum Development
Education
Irish Education

Welcome to the NCCA primary podcast, a podcast from the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment. We speak to teachers, principals, researchers and other stakeholders, providing a space where we can bring together and share different ideas and perspectives. We hope that this will spark your own conversations around curriculum and we welcome you to get in touch with the podcast by emailing us... more

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‘Child agency’ and ‘child voice’ are terms that are often used in conversations about curriculum change. Sometimes, however, this can feel abstract or difficult to translate into practice. Over these two episodes, we want to unpack what child agency ... more

Child agency’ and ‘child voice’ are terms that are often used in conversations about curriculum change. Sometimes, however, this can feel abstract or difficult to translate into practice. Over these two episodes, we want to unpack what child agency r... more

In this episode we discuss Inclusion and the Primary Curriculum Framework (PCF), what it means for a child to experience an inclusive education and flexibility as the cornerstone of inclusive practice.

Our guests on this podcast are Dr Barry Morriss... more

This episode explores how parents can work with teachers and schools in shaping their children’s learning experiences and consider how to build stronger connections between school and home. Our guests for this episode are Carmel O' Shea and Elaine Fo... more

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Professor Louise Hayward
Professor of Education Assessment and Innovation
University of Glasgow
Episode: E8: ‘What matters?’ Rethinking assessment in the redeveloped primary curriculum (Prof Louise Hayward and Dr Paula Lehane)
Dr. Paula Lehane
Assistant Professor in the School of Inclusive and Special Education
DCU
Episode: E8: ‘What matters?’ Rethinking assessment in the redeveloped primary curriculum (Prof Louise Hayward and Dr Paula Lehane)
Mary Burke
Experienced educator and coordinator of the National Induction Programme for Teachers, supporting teachers' professional development.
National Council for Curriculum and Assessment
Episode: E5: ‘The confidence to change’ - Embracing a redeveloped primary curriculum (Mary Burke and Katherine Hyland)
Kathryn Hyland
Primary school teacher with over 20 years of experience, passionate about arts, drama, music, geography, and nature.
St. Brigid's Primary School
Episode: E5: ‘The confidence to change’ - Embracing a redeveloped primary curriculum (Mary Burke and Katherine Hyland)
Professor Jim Spillane
Spencer and Anne Ollin Professor in Learning and Organisational Change at the School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University, Chicago.
Northwestern University
Episode: E2: ‘Hearts and minds’ - Leading and sustaining curriculum change in Irish primary schools (Prof Jim Spillane and Paul O' Donnell)
Paul O'Donnell
School leader with over 22 years of experience, currently Administrative Principal at St. Patrick's School, Slane.
St. Patrick's School, Slane
Episode: E2: ‘Hearts and minds’ - Leading and sustaining curriculum change in Irish primary schools (Prof Jim Spillane and Paul O' Donnell)
Patrick Sullivan
Deputy CEO at NCCA, oversees early childhood and primary level education, former principal
National Council for Curriculum and Assessment
Episode: E1: Why is the Irish Primary School Curriculum changing?
Tina McLaughlin
Infant teacher from a Desh rural multi-grade primary school, parent, passionate about outdoor learning and play
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Episode: E1: Why is the Irish Primary School Curriculum changing?

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Tracey Curran
Member of the team at the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment. Also known as the host of discussions on curriculum developments and assessment practices.

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E7: ‘Child agency in a redeveloped primary curriculum’ What is it and what does it mean?
Q: What are the expectations for a newly qualified teacher aiming to promote child agency?
A newly qualified teacher should understand their students' individual needs, listen to their voices, and incorporate their interests into the curriculum while maintaining structure.
E7: ‘Child agency in a redeveloped primary curriculum’ What is it and what does it mean?
Q: If a child was to display agency, what would the child be doing?
A child displaying agency would express their opinions and preferences regarding their learning experiences, such as participating in class discussions or contributing to decision-making processes.
E7: ‘Child agency in a redeveloped primary curriculum’ What is it and what does it mean?
Q: What is agency?
Agency is about children (and adults) having the capacity to act on things they think are important. It must be supported in a social context, ensuring that children's views are taken seriously.

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Focused on the evolving landscape of primary education in Ireland, this series offers insightful discussions among educators, researchers, and curriculum experts on the complexities surrounding curriculum development, assessment practices, and child agency. Noteworthy themes include inclusive education, teacher confidence, professional development, and the vital role of various stakeholders in facilitating educational change. Each episode features a mix of practical experiences and theoretical insights, aiming to engage listeners who are actively interested in enhancing educational practices and policies for young learners.

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1. Professor Louise Hayward
2. Dr. Paula Lehane
3. Mary Burke
4. Kathryn Hyland
5. Professor Jim Spillane
6. Paul O'Donnell
7. Patrick Sullivan
8. Tina McLaughlin

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