Carol-Ann O' Síoráin PhD
@COSiorain
Carol-Ann is Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education in DCU,IOE. She is research active in early childhood education and good autism practice.
@DCU_IoE there’s a huge level of excitement here today as we launch our 2nd International Day of Play @UNCRC a group of local children will come through these doors to play across our university! Today like everyday we uphold the right to leisure, rest & play!
A brilliant crew!! A great support to students on professional placement. Teacher Fellows are now an established feature of DCU education programmes. A support for students and the profession.
Super impressed by the current group of Teacher Fellows, Rebecca Morrissey, Emma Farragher, Mary O'Donnell, Stephen Dunne, and Pam Ericson. For some, their 2 years in the @DCU_IoE is over. Thanks to all for your tremendous contributions to teacher education @DCU
☀️ Ready for a Summer of Play? @playboard_ has launched a free Summer of Play Challenge, packed with playful ideas to keep children active, creative and curious all summer long. Download the challenge and get inspired: playboard.org/resources/summ…
Looking forward to Summer Chess Course for Teachers: St Iberius NS, Wexford Town, July 1st-5th. This course requires NO prior knowledge of the game. By the end of the course teachers will know the game and how to teach it in school. Contact @WexfordEdCentre for more details.
A Taste of the PMEP (Primary Teaching) Brunch & Learn! Meet the team & other prospective students, participate in ‘taster’ classes, & enjoy brunch on our beautiful St. Patrick's campus! Saturday, May 10th 10.30am. Register here: forms.gle/tuXajkb6VGorDa… #PrimaryTeaching @DCU
Fantastic!!!
[1/3] ECR Award winner, Maggie Green submitted an outstanding paper entitled “The Paradox of Visibility: The Educational Experiences of Autistic Trans and Nonbinary Students in the Republic of Ireland”. This work was supervised by Neil Kenny & Anne Marie Kavanagh @DCU
Delighted to have had the opportunity to present my paper on 'Irish literacy policy and implications for DEIS' at ESAI conference today. @esai_irl #esai25
EP34 Let's Talk Education Research @janemurnaghan (@ppdcuioe) talks about the work completed with a team of researchers exploring the experiences of autistic academics. On Spotify, Apple, and @DCU_IoE website. @DCU_SEIGS @DCU_Research open.spotify.com/episode/5QW3pa…
Dr Marlene McCormack @MarlMcCormack of @DCU_LLECE said the high number of early-years educators leaving childcare facilities is having a drastic effect on children’s education and development. Read more in @Independent_ie: launch.dcu.ie/3XnozKS
It’s not fiction – a good book can teach young minds how to navigate the world they live in. Dr Eithne Kennedy from @DCU_LLECE says children find the tools to navigate real-world issues through fiction. Read more in @Independent_ie: launch.dcu.ie/3X9Hrgl
Yes, please join us for dcu.ie/partnership-fo…. See Day of Professional Learning for more details.
Early Childhood Educators! Are you a partner setting? We are pleased to offer you a free training day. @Froebelbanjo @GFrench_ECEC and I have a great day ready for you! Join us on 8th February link docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…
Delighted to speak at the launch of this new Centre in Dublin. I hope it can help move Irish education in an inclusive direction
Congratulations NCSE and Behaviour Team on such a lovely, practical resource. Unfortunately we were not able to be together today to celebrate its launch but getting the resource out there and to students, families and their schools is the main thing. Well done to all involved!
🎉Introducing NCSE Relate! 🎉 A regulation-first approach to reframing behaviour to support student engagement and participation. NCSE Relate is a brand new resource designed for school staff to support students to engage and participate in the way that is best for them, with a…
Attention all ECE partner settings! @DCU_IoE Partnership for Learning has a full day of Professional Learning ready for you on the 8th of February 2025 check out the website dcu.ie/partnership-fo… docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… @DCU_LLECE The registration closes soon!!
🎉 We are looking forward to welcoming registered guests to the @DCU Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy launch. We have a very exciting lineup of speakers including; @MelAinscow @JoeTraversDCU @dervalmcd & @LW4rd. Details have been emailed to guests 🎉 @DCU_IoE @InclusionIre
Attention all ECE partner settings! @DCU_IoE Partnership for Learning has a full day of Professional Learning ready for you on the 8th of February 2025 check out the website dcu.ie/partnership-fo… docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… @DCU_LLECE
The School of STEM Education, Innovation & Global Studies (@DCU_SEIGS) at @DCU_IoE @dcu is seeking applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor in Education (Digital Learning) [Permanent Contract - closing date for applications 17 January 2025]. See dcu.ie/people/jobs
Join the BEdHET programme @DCU_IoE in collaboration with @TUS_ie. This programme combines Home Economics and Technology in a way that enhances critical thinking and problem-solving skills. For more information, visit: launch.dcu.ie/4fv3Z1Q