Education
in Ireland
Ireland has one of the highest educational participation rates in the world, as 81% of students complete a second-level education, and 60% of students go on to higher education. From ages six to fifteen, children in Ireland are required to attend a full-time educational institute. Education is a fundamental right under the Irish constitution and a majority of the schooling is free of charge. The Education System was originally divided into three levels: primary education (8 years), secondary education (5-6 years), and third level education (training and degrees). Recently, pre-school education has become a focus, as has further education for adults. The Irish school year runs from September until the end of June, with breaks during Christmas and Easter.
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There are
seven
universities in the Republic of Ireland. Each university offers
degrees at the Bachelors, Masters and Doctorate levels.
Undergraduate and postgraduate diplomas are offered for many different
disciplines. The University of Dublin (Trinity College) was
founded in 1592 and it is the oldest University in Ireland.
References:
McMahon, Harry. 2000. "Teacher Education in Ireland." Teacher Education Professionals. Volume 32, p. 67-86.
Education Ireland. 2006. "Irish Education System." April 25, 2006 (http://www.educationireland.ie/htm/education/education.html)
Education is a main
concern for the Republic of Ireland, but the
government is striving to improve education for children. Over
the past ten years major steps have been taken to improve teacher
development and teacher education. More is being expected of
teachers now more than ever, and teachers need proper training to
adequately teach their students. The government has implemented a
program for training future teachers and improving present teachers.
In 1999, a revised program was phased in that introduced a new and more diverse curriculum. The nine areas of study were 1) Irish 2) English 3) Mathematics 4) Social Studies 5) Environmental and Scientific Education 6) Arts Education 7) Physical Education 8) Personal and Health Education 9) Religous Education. This new curriculum allows children to have a strong base in many important and interesting subjects.
In 1999, a revised program was phased in that introduced a new and more diverse curriculum. The nine areas of study were 1) Irish 2) English 3) Mathematics 4) Social Studies 5) Environmental and Scientific Education 6) Arts Education 7) Physical Education 8) Personal and Health Education 9) Religous Education. This new curriculum allows children to have a strong base in many important and interesting subjects.
Ireland has one of the highest educational participation rates in the world, as 81% of students complete a second-level education, and 60% of students go on to higher education. From ages six to fifteen, children in Ireland are required to attend a full-time educational institute. Education is a fundamental right under the Irish constitution and a majority of the schooling is free of charge. The Education System was originally divided into three levels: primary education (8 years), secondary education (5-6 years), and third level education (training and degrees). Recently, pre-school education has become a focus, as has further education for adults. The Irish school year runs from September until the end of June, with breaks during Christmas and Easter.
courtesy of oconnors.com
References:
McMahon, Harry. 2000. "Teacher Education in Ireland." Teacher Education Professionals. Volume 32, p. 67-86.
Education Ireland. 2006. "Irish Education System." April 25, 2006 (http://www.educationireland.ie/htm/education/education.html)