Young and Irish Voices
Susan and Hannah interviewed Donal Enright, a teacher who mentored a project at the SciFest National Final 2017. He shared his thoughts on guiding his students with their fantastic project, the Height Adjustable Crutch.
Susan and Hannah
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Jack and Heather interviewed Richard Bruton, Minister for Education and Skills, at the SciFest National Finals.
After being asked the question “Should science be a compulsory subject?”, he answered saying that he did not agree with the idea of making this subject compulsory. Listen in for the explanation.
Jack and Heather
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Anna and Denis interviewed Catherine Byrne, one of the organisers of today’s CSPE Teachers Conference in Limerick. She spoke about the importance of bringing CSPE teachers together to allow them to share ideas. She also shared some of the themes which were explored at the event.
Anna and Denis
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Denis and Anna interviewed Maire O’Higgins at today’s CSPE Teachers conference. Maura delivered a workshop on wellbeing. She spoke to us about how wellness fits in with the new Junior Cycle curriculum and its importance for both students and teachers.
Denis and Anna
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Amy and Lorcan interviewed Bill Doherty at the CSPE teachers Conference. He spoke about the importance of the CSPE action projects and impacts on the teachers and students. He also spoke about a few of his favourite action projects
Amy and Lorcan
Amy and Lorcan
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Today Anna and Jack interviewed Conor Walker from Folens, who spoke about the importance of CSPE in our curriculum. we asked him about him and why he was here today.
Anna and Jack
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At today’s CSPE Teachers Conference Jack and Roisin interviewed Donal McCarthy. Donal was presenting a workshop about managing action projects. Jack and Roisin asked him about the importance of action projects and how they affect our communities. He also shared a few of the projects he found inspirational.
Jack and Roisin
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Lorcan and Amy interviewed Aoife Cannon at the CSPE teachers conference. She told us about herself and the work that her and the Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland (SEAI) do. She told us how both students and teachers can get involved and bring this topic into the classroom in a fun and interactive way.
Listen to the interview here
Amy and Lorcan
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Amy and Jack interviewed Conor Harrison, a lecturer in Maynooth University, at the CSPE teachers Conference. Conor delivered a workshop here today marking the Anniversary of the UN Convention of the Right of the Child. He spoke about why it is important for us to celebrate this Convention and what it actually covers.
Cara and Denis also interviewed Barry and Sean who attended this workshop. They spoke about how Conor involved attendees in the workshop and how they could use what they learned in their own classrooms. They also shared what they enjoyed most about the workshop.
Amy and Cara
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Lorcan and Roisin interviewed Mary Lawlor at the CSPE Teachers Conference. Mary is the founder of Front Line Defenders and was a guest speaker at the conference today. During the interview she spoke about human rights and the dangers of people losing their human rights. She also mentioned some of her national and international heroes.
Lorcan and Roisin
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