Amber Walsh
@ambilit101
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English and History teacher in St. Aloysius’ School, Cork City @stalscork. Secretary of @CorkHTA. UCC graduate. Opinions expressed are my own.
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Joined April 2012
Proud to be presenting a #Féilte showcase with three of my fellow @stalscork teachers.Leading our library remodelling team was one of the most rewarding experiences of my career.We’redelighted to share the benefits of creating student centred spaces through collaborationBoothS38
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Time to renew membership in time for our seminar on Saturday. @MsStacyS will look at covering the JC course in 3 yrs (giant PowerPoint to use/edit ready to be sent to attendees), Katie Guerin will look at LOs3.11&3.14 & Vincent Foley returns with his popular review of the LC exam
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Our LC Student seminar continues with Vincent Foley looking at how to maximise marks by focusing on improving essay writing.
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Our sold out LC History seminar has begun in UCC with Patrick Hickey @LCHistoryTutor looking at Politics and Society in Northern Ireland.
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Just over a week before our annual student seminar. Places are limited so booking early is advisable. Start time 9.30am. https://t.co/ICliGVZeL0
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Join us on Thursday, February 13th, at 7 PM for a webinar by Jonathan Murphy on organising Heritage Council School Visits and Tours to Enhance the Teaching of History.
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Our association along with others and our members have been highlighting this for several years. Unfortunately we have had no real engagement on the issue that continues to affect our students. #jchist #histchatie
Junior Cyle grade system needs to change
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Gmail is sending some Cork HTA emails to spam. Please check your Spam folder, open our latest email and click 'Not Spam'. Please click three dots and then 'Mark as Important' for at least one of our emails. Email sent on 7th Jan about NCCA Consultation Senior Cycle History.
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Public consultation on #LCHist Background Paper & Brief. #histedchatie @CorkHTA
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Background Paper and Brief for the Review of Leaving Certificate History. At NCCA, we work with learners, teachers, practitioners and parents to develop rese...
A public consultation on the Leaving Certificate History Background Paper and Brief is taking place from 6 January to 28 February 2025. The NCCA is inviting you to get involved and have your say on the Background Paper and Brief through the link below https://t.co/LHGfDSUcHN
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The NCCA has invited History teachers to read the background paper&brief on LC History&respond.The paper can be found here: https://t.co/nlizvkneMP The survey is linked below. It is vital that as many History teachers as possible read the paper&respond. Ensure your voice is heard
A public consultation on the Leaving Certificate History Background Paper and Brief is taking place from 6 January to 28 February 2025. The NCCA is inviting you to get involved and have your say on the Background Paper and Brief through the link below https://t.co/LHGfDSUcHN
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Just landed in Portlaoise for the @INOTEnews conference. Looking forward to a day of professional conversations and learning!
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Junior Cycle reporting and grading is not fit for purpose! Not just from a progression to LC standpoint but general fairness! How can a student get who gets 55% be graded the same as a 75%! LC Grade change from A/B/C to H/O’s was excellent. How about we give C1-C8 and use LC
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Breda O’Brien this morning in the Irish Times on the bizarre grading of Junior Cycle examinations.
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🔹INOTE Conference🔹 ENGLISH TEACHERS: This day week we will be in Portlaoise for the highlight of the CPD year! As well as Katriona O’Sullivan @katrionaos and Victoria Kennewick @VKennefick, we will have sessions with @mikeymeally, @Aoifecork67 and the Gate Theatre. 🎭 📚 📝
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People are beginning to sign in for our annual teacher seminar. Looking forward to hearing from Patrick Hickey @aiteachingguru , Philip Murphy @HubEuropCitizen and Shane Ryan @shanecryan216 on everything from AI to JC/LC.
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A quick tour of the new website…members can access additionally areas such as resources for JC, TY and LC.
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Our Secretary, Amber Walsh @ambilit101, & Treasurer, Shane Ryan @shanecryan216, were delighted to launch our new website https://t.co/5TWLIZdxji with Roisin de Leastar, director of ABÚ Internet Ltd.. ABÚ’s update offers a new look & easier access to resources for members.
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A standing ovation for Natasha O'Brien in the Dáil as she watched on from the public gallery. Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl told her "we are on your side." | Read more: https://t.co/HKQfBcwjEt
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