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Siobhán Weekes @siobhanweekes.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

I am so looking forward to this event! I am currently elbow-deep in finishing my dissertation and I can't wait to share my preliminary findings with Assembly attendees. #PLAssembly #ProfessionalLearning #GlobalNetwork

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Professional Learning Research and Practice Assembly @plassembly.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

🌱 Our community continues to grow: 381 followers and 78 supporters! 🔗 If you can't be with us in Dublin next month, you can still be a part of this: lnkd.in/dvFEpU26 #PLAssembly2026 #ProfessionalSolidarity #GrassrootsResearch #DCU #TeacherEducation #GlobalCommunity

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Professional Learning Research and Practice Assembly @plassembly.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

📢 Call for Abstracts! We’re inviting the entire professional learning community - from career academics to practitioners and emerging researchers -to share their work at our upcoming event on 5-6 June. 📅 Deadline: 5th May, 5pm 🔗 tinyurl.com/4dvvj62f #PLRPA2026 #ProfessionalLearning

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Howard Stevenson @howardstevenson.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

The energy around the Professional Learning Research and Practice Assembly is already beginning to build. DCU in Dublin is the place to be on 5/6 June. But if you can’t be there sign up as a supporter and be kept informed of all developments being planned. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Professional Learning Research and Practice Assembly Supporters

Whether you can be with us in Dublin or not, we invite you to join us as a supporter of this project. As a supporter, you will be kept informed about all the practical activities and networking opport...

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Professional Learning Research and Practice Assembly @plassembly.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

There's a unique energy in a room full of people in your field. Kathleen Foley and Siobhan Weekes discuss why academic events are key for emerging researchers in professional learning;not just for the theory, but for finding your tribe and seeing your work through a new lens. tinyurl.com/4w5vd9v7

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Professional Learning Research and Practice Assembly @plassembly.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

📢 Join us in DCU Institute of Education on June 5th and 6th for our two-day assembly devoted to discussing and sharing research on professional learning. 📢 👉 Click here for more information: tinyurl.com/4w5vd9v7 🚀 Follow us for updates! #PLRPA2026 #ProfessionalLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment

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Emma Farragher @emmajf.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Professional Learning enthusiasts- assemble! (and spread the word!) #PLAssembly2026 #edchatie #edusky #spéirghorm #academia #professionallearning More information here: sites.google.com/dcu.ie/profe...

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Emma Farragher @emmajf.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Having spent the last academic year exploring professional learning and having been fortunate enough to take part in sessions facilitated by members of this group, I can already imagine how rich this event will be! #edchatie #edusky #professionallearning #edchat #research #researchsky #academicsky

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Siobhán Weekes @siobhanweekes.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Delighted to be part of the organising group for this fantastic event. Join us at Dublin City University on June 5th and 6th for stimulating research and thought-provoking discussion within the ever-widening field of professional learning. 👉🏻 Register here: sites.google.com/dcu.ie/profe...

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5th & 6th June 2026

Venue: Dublin City University Institute of Education, St. Patrick's Campus, Drumcondra, Dublin, D09 YT18, Ireland Date: Friday 5th June & Saturday 6th June 2026

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Siobhán Weekes @siobhanweekes.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

‪ I'm really looking forward to this @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social event where teacher workload in Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales will be explored and discussed through recent research. 👇 More information and registration below. @ipdaireland.bsky.social

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Siobhán Weekes @siobhanweekes.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Delighted to chair Session 1 Room 3 as @helenconc.bsky.social discusses her research on school readiness to address FMG under the Problem of Practice strand at this year’s #DCU_PGRUnconf25 @dcuioe.bsky.social

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Siobhán Weekes @siobhanweekes.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

A warm welcome to our next @dcuioe.bsky.social Unconference presenter @choganHERE whos is discussing her exploration of Home Economics teachers' experiences of sexism in Irish post-primary schools under the Problem of Practice strand. #DCU_PGRUnconf25

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Siobhán Weekes @siobhanweekes.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

A facinating keynote address from Dr. Catherine Dean on research integrity to kick off this year's @dcuioe.bsky.social's Unconference. #DCU_PGRUnconf25

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Siobhán Weekes @siobhanweekes.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

I'm very much looking forward to taking part in tomorrow's @dcuioe.bsky.social's Unconference . As well as chairing a session, I'll be presenting on the topic of student teacher mentorship. tinyurl.com/2p9r9szh

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Programme of Abstracts- Postgraduate Research Unconference 2025_May 19_2025.pdf

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Siobhán Weekes @siobhanweekes.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

⏰⏰⏰ The countdown is on for @dcuioe.bsky.social's #Unconference on May 21st 2025! This fantastic online peer-led event showcases the wide-range of work being undertaken by early-career researchers in the IoE. Click here to register! tinyurl.com/23kbzrwz (also, any excuse to post cat gifs... 😅)

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Siobhán Weekes @siobhanweekes.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Hearing my doctoral supervisor, @sabrinafitzsimons.bsky.social, present these important & stark findings at #esai25 was quite something. I've several teacher & principal friends who'll benefit from knowing that they're not alone in how they feel. @dcucreate.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social #edchatie

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Maggie Green @maggiegreen.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

Immensely proud to have received the #ESAI ECR Award today. @esai-irl.bsky.social thank you so very much.

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Siobhán Weekes @siobhanweekes.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

A great few days at #esai25 of presenting and meeting colleagues and friends, old and new. Nothing quite like it to fill up my own research bucket and to motivate me dissertation-wise. Meeting Gaston McCarthy was the best. 😊 @dcuioe.bsky.social

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Siobhán Weekes @siobhanweekes.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

It's going to be a great few days in Athlone for #esai25. I'll be taking part in one of the ERC roundtables, where I will be discussing my critical policy analysis of Droichead and teacher induction in Ireland. ➡️ Full paper here: zenodo.org/records/1441... @dcuioe.bsky.social

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Siobhán Weekes @siobhanweekes.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

I am very much looking forward to taking part in IPDA Ireland's inaugural Emerging and Early Career Researchers event next week. 🗓️20th March from 5pm-6:30pm 👩🏼‍🏫Host: IPDA committee member @niamhhickey.bsky.social ✅Register via this link: www.eventbrite.ie/e/ipda-irela...

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Paula Lehane @paulalehane.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

📢 New publication (from last month, yes, but still!) A scoping review of research on assessment in Ireland’s Leaving Certificate (1999–2024)! 📚 With the LC's centenary approaching, now is the perfect time to take stock of the empirical research on LC assessment. 🧵👇1/11

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Post-primary students in Ireland are awarded the Leaving Certificate after passing the required assessments that occur inthe final year of senior-cycle education. While planned changeshave introduced incremental adjustments as to how assessment in this state-certified qualification is undertaken, recent unplanned events such as the COVID-19 pandemic have accelerated discussions on future assessment reforms. As we arrive at the centenary of the Leaving Certificate’s foundation, it seems timelyto review the empirical research that has been conducted on the assessment approaches that it currently uses. Taking the publication of the Commission on the Points System in 1999 as a starting point and using Arksey and O’Malley’s. (2005) six-step approach for scoping reviews, 107 publications up to 2024 were included in this study. Analysis and synthesis of the studies resulted in five broad research topics: Curriculum Development and Assessment Reform, Maths and Science Education, Fairness, Transition to Higher Education, and Emergency Measures. The results of this study highlight past researchand policy priorities as well as gaps within the existing literature. Itis hoped that the freely available database arising from this study will help to inform future research and policy agendas pertaining to Leaving Certificate assessment.

The abstract's title is: Back to the future? Reflections from 25 years of empirical research on Leaving Certificate assessment in Ireland.

It was written by Paula Lehane, Gillian O'Connor and Michael O'Leary

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Siobhán Weekes @siobhanweekes.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

I'm an Yr 3 EdD in @DCU_IoE & can't believe all I've achieved & done with the support from the amazing EdD team. There's a new intake this year. So, if you've been thinking about applying, listen to Ted. Ted knows. 👉https://tinyurl.com/yck93uud @dcuioe.bsky.social @alangorman.bsky.social

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Siobhán Weekes @siobhanweekes.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

@sccenglish.bsky.social, can you please follow me? I have a topic for #edchatie I'd like to message you about. Thank you!

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Julian Girdham @sccenglish.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

#edchatie on this coming Monday evening is on 'cognitive science in Irish education'. Join host @patjburke.bsky.social for another productive chat. Future topics this term: supporting special needs, leadership, climate leadership and Leaving Certificate reform. Two vacancies for next term too!

#EdChatie on Bluesky"
All sessions on Monday evenings, 8:30-9:30 pm.

Jan 13th: How can Ireland address its teacher recruitment and retention crisis?
Host: @humphreyjones.bsky.social
Jan 27th: AI in Irish education.
Host: @john-hurley.bsky.social
Feb 10th: Cognitive Science in Irish education.
Host: @patjburke.bsky.social (circled in black)
Feb 24th: Supporting additional needs in Irish schools: barriers and opportunities.
Host: @trinagolden.bsky.social
Mar 10th: Leadership in Irish schools: challenges and opportunities.
Host: @joerolston.bsky.social
Mar 24th: ESD in Ireland: the role of education in helping Ireland become climate leaders.
Host: @codiel1cory@bsky.social
April 7th: Leaving Certificate reform: pros and cons.
Host: @sccenglish.bsky.social

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Siobhán Weekes @siobhanweekes.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Our BEd1s had my AMA Professional Placement session priorities straight... 😄 @dcuioe.bsky.social

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Siobhán Weekes @siobhanweekes.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

A good book with a more than decent pint in Neary's... a not-too-shabby bank holiday Sunday evening.

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Irene Stone @irenestone.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

We have to discuss environmental implications of AI! Not spoken about enough unfortunately. We have a duty to inform ourselves and our students of these ethical issues and model good practice. Do we have to use AI for every post, lesson, image generation? #edchatie oecd.ai/en/wonk/how-...

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How much water does AI consume? The public deserves to know

Air pollution and carbon emissions are well-known environmental costs of AI. But water consumption is also an issue.

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DCU_Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy @inclusivepedagogy.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

🎉 We are looking forward to welcoming registered guests to the DCU Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy launch. Details have been emailed to guests. We have a very exciting lineup of speakers 👇 @dcuioe.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social

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Emma Farragher @emmajf.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

The Literacy Association of Ireland are now on LinkedIn - Feicfimid ann sibh! #edchatie #literacy www.linkedin.com/company/lite...

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Literacy Association of Ireland | 18 followers on LinkedIn.

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Three Red Kings @threeredkings.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Freaky speed from Gleeson here. Breaks off the side of the scrum, runs 45m keeping up with outside backs and then makes the turnover. 6'4, 115kg - mutant stuff. #SUAF

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Siobhán Weekes @siobhanweekes.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Nash with an absolutely brilliant steal of a try... and Crowley with a lovely place kick. #SUAF🔴 #NORvMUN

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Professional Development in Education @pdiejournal.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Call for Papers for a Special Issue on: Professional Development and Learning of Teachers Teaching Out-of-Field (OOF) In the first instance, we require a structured abstract of 500 words by 04/04/25 More information @ think.taylorandfrancis.com/special_issu...

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Professional development and learning of teachers teaching out-of-field (OOF)

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Joe O'Hara @joeoharadcu.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Colleagues seek survey respondents for a SCoTENS-funded project on supporting EAL (English as an Additional Language) pupils with SEN (Special Educational Needs) or AEN (Additional Educational Needs) in 2nd-level education across the island of Ireland. #edchatie forms.office.com/pages/respon...

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Siobhán Weekes @siobhanweekes.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

That lovely feeling when students tell you that they're happy you're teaching them again this semester. I've had worse Tuesdays. 😊

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Mick Muldoon @mickmuldoon.eurosky.social · 12/01/2025

Okay, it’s impossible to do today. Instead I’m launching a “No Musk Bluesky Sunday” for next Sunday, 19 Jan. Folks, just try not to post about him here for one day. Please. Please RT the hell out of this.

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Enda @donenda.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

The School of STEM Education, Innovation, and Global Studies at @dcuioe.bsky.social , @dublincityuni.bsky.social is seeking applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor in Education (Digital Learning) [Permanent Contract - application closing date 17th January 2025]. See www.dcu.ie/people/jobs

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Jobs | DCU People

Apply to work at Dublin City University

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CalicoRo @calicoro.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Steve Brodner standing with Ann Telnaes - excellent work and amazing cartoons 👌👇 #BezosIsADick substack.com/@stevebrodne...

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We Stand With Ann

Cartoonists Unite for Ann Telnaes and the First Amendment

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Chronicle of Higher Education @chronicle.com · 06/01/2025

Today's youngest college students face a scary future. They tend to be risk-averse and distrust administrators and faculty members. Colleges that help them feel connected will flourish and contribute to a thriving society. chroni.cl/4j1HP9X

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Students 2024: Teaching Gen Z

Today’s youngest college students face a scary future. They tend to be risk-averse and distrust administrators and faculty members. Colleges that help them feel connected will flourish and contribute ...

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DCU CREATE @dcucreate.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

We've had a great response to our survey so far but would appreciate help to spread the word to teachers in the UK. Please feel free share with interested colleagues ➡️ bit.ly/3CcD3Fu Many thanks for the reposts.💐

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 02/01/2025

so, the anniversary of January 6 on Monday is gonna be a little awk this year, eh?

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Siobhán Weekes @siobhanweekes.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

My first blue sky pic of West Kerry on Blue Sky. 😊 #WildAtlanticWay

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