Presentation 26 February 2018
Introductions 25-26 September 2017
Godsil Education co-founded by Former Headmaster of international school, St Andrew’s College, Dublin - Arthur Godsil 40 years experience of the Irish education system First and only accredited guardianship organisation in Ireland
Co-founded by Emma Godsil – TCD graduate and further degree in psychology 12 Years experience – schools, individuals and industry Lead Auditor and Accreditation Manager for state-wide autism services, Melbourne, Australia
The Irish Education System Primary Education Secondary Education Tertiary Education
Secondary Tertiary Primary 12 -18 18 Plus 4-11 Tertiary Primary Secondary 7 Universities 3,300 schools 723 37 other
Completion Rate at 2 nd Level Complete Incomplete
Maximum points 625
The Irish Education System A Challenge Facing all Students • Primary Education • Secondary Education • Tertiary Education
Let’s look at Secondary Education in The Irish Education System
1924 2017
‘NOW, what I want is, Facts. Teach these boys and girls nothing but Facts. Facts alone are wanted in life.’
‘ We should never have gone into Iraq … I said it loud and clear..’ 2015
‘Are you for invading Iraq?’ Trump: ‘Yeah, I guess’ 2002
Eric Schmidt (Former CEO Google): ‘Every 2 Days We Create As Much Information As We Did Up To 2003’
Every Year…......... Maximum points 625 • 67% get less than 400 points
Leaving Certificate is “not fit for purpose” Ferdinand von Prondzynski Former President of Dublin City University
Past exam questions Business Explain the role of the Labour • Business: Relations Commission Explain the role of the Labour Relations Commission Physics State Snell’s ‘Law of Refraction’ • Physics State Snell’s law of refraction Geog Draw an outline map of Ireland • Geog • Draw an outline map of Ireland Biology What is an ecosystem? • In Biol – What is an ecosystem?
Sir Ken Robinson Professor of arts education at the University of Warwick in the UK and is now professor emeritus. https://www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_changing_education_paradigms
Ken Robinson https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=iG9CE55wbtY
Ken Robinson https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=zDZFcDGpL4U&t=30s
It’s all about the Environment!
Climate
Bridge 21
The Research In play, children develop and demonstrate exploration, creativity, spirituality, imagination, experimentation, manipulation, expression of ideas, social and interaction skills, divergent and abstract thinking, and problem-solving capacities (Bruce, 001). These skills are essential for the consolidation of learning and the construction of meaning and knowledge. Síolta– the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education
The Research Child Iniiated Teacher Iniiated
Strengths-Based Education
Marcus Buckingham • Senior Researcher with Gallup • Author • Motivational Speaker • Strengths Advocate
Marcus Buckingham https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=wuZBJQAFOfM
Strengths-based education is evidence-based • Belief in the potential of each student • What can the students achieve rather than what they cannot • Turning on the Switch • Non-judgemental approach • Easier for student to tackle challenges from their strengths
The 3 Elements of SBA • Identification of Students’ Strengths • Purposeful Creation of Environment • Publication of Students’ Strengths
Case Histories • Lloyd • 6 th Year student • 350 LC points • LC Result • 550 points • University of Dublin - Trinity College
Case Histories • David • 6 th Year student • 70 LC points • LC Result • 370 points • University College Dublin
Case Histories • Beth • 6 th Year student • 100 LC points • LC Result • 360 points • University of Wolverhampton
40.000 studies on depression 400 on joy Martin Seligman Princeton University President of American Psychology Association
Assessment
Goal Assessment Journey Assessment of Learning Assessment for Learning
Metrics and Assessment
The Mom Song https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=Nem0bkErGVY
The Climate Post-Brexit: English-medium international — Ireland only English schools forecast to double -speaking country in EU to 12,334 by 2024 (ISC Research Ltd, 2014) — grow the economic value of international education to € 2.1 Direct relationship between billion by 2020, an increase personalisation of educational of 33% experience & improved student attendance, grades & Market Feedback: Agents from productivity, well-being & 33 different countries represented resiliance at ALPHE Secondary School Focus 2016
Ireland’s Value Proposition Fee Comparison (US$) – tuition and boarding US $43,893 UK $37,967 IRE $25,000 approx. *CAN $19,245 *AUS $18,815 *NZ $17,432 Based on 2015/2016 surveys of schools in each country by StudyTravel Magazine * Mostly state-funded schools
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