Paula Walshe
@walshe_paula
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HEA TUTF Scholar & PhD Candidate - Researching STEAM in ECEC. Lecturer. Published Author. Consultant. Podcaster.
Ireland
Joined September 2021
Interested in learning how to bring #STEAM into #earlychildhoodeducation practice? Then my new book is for you - see blurb in pics! Order here: 🔗 https://t.co/g1tFivmJgc
#stem #earlyyears #children #science #tech #engineering #arts #maths #kindergarten #preschool #curriculum
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New Blog - From Play to Proficiency: How STEAM Activities Build Digital Skills in ECEC. Fostering #digitalcompetence without screens. Read more below #EarlyChildhoodEducation #STEAMEducation #PlayBasedLearning #21stCenturySkills #EdTech #teachers #ecec
https://t.co/ZwZ6W1rXPv
thedigitalearlychildhoodeducator.ie
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, the importance of digital competence cannot be overstated. Recognised as a fundamental skill by the EU Commission Union of Skills 2025, digital compet...
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Resharing my 2024 article calling for mandatory CPD training for all ECEC educators on the updated Aistear 2024 framework in advance of a September 2025 implementation date. #aistear #earlychildhood #Ireland #training #CPD #curriculum @NCCAie
https://t.co/Wlmr1rJph3
tandfonline.com
This paper presents a reflective, critical analysis of the original roll-out and implementation of Aistear, the curriculum framework for early childhood education in Ireland, in advance of a forthc...
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An amazing chat with the wonderful @fergusfinlay on the most recent episode of the @ECEQualityIRL Podcast. Check it out and share with your network! @ncn4children @TheVoiceOfEC @LINC_programme @irishexaminer #podcast #podcasting #educationpodcast #earlychildhoodeducation
🎙️S5Ep8: Fergus Finlay - Former CEO of @Barnardos_IRL chats about brown bread, #inclusion, #earlyintervention and investing in #earlychildhoodeducation. We also ask if he is thinking of running for President! #podcast #education
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🎙️S5Ep8: Fergus Finlay - Former CEO of @Barnardos_IRL chats about brown bread, #inclusion, #earlyintervention and investing in #earlychildhoodeducation. We also ask if he is thinking of running for President! #podcast #education
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Check out this clip from our latest podcast, link to full episode in the main post! #podcast #education #educationpodcast #childcare #earlychildhoodeducation #earlychildhood #earlyyears
We asked @rodericogorman @greenparty_ie Leader about: ❓His time as Minister for DCEDIY ❓What a public childcare model looks like Check out this clip & access the full episode here: https://t.co/ShliU3nuAK
#podcast #childcare #publicchildcare #earlychildhoodeducation @dcediy
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A great episode of The ECE Quality Ireland Podcast with our guest Roderic O'Gorman. #podcast #earlyyears #earlychildhood #ecec #Politics
New Podcast - Roderic O'Gorman - Green Party Leader & Former Minister for DCEDIY talks all things ECEC with us. Have a listen & share! @rodericogorman @walshe_paula @celinegovern
https://t.co/yehGYXaKnA
#earlychildhood #politics #education #ecec #podcast #earlyyears #childcare
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New Blog: The current climate of political uncertainty started me thinking about how important it is to foster #STEAM skills in #ECEC & the roots of #Reggio in response to global change and uncertainty post WW2. #STEM #reggioemilia #criticalthinking #blog
https://t.co/n8N1Am7GkT
thedigitalearlychildhoodeducator.ie
The current climate of growing global political uncertainty started me thinking about how, perhaps now more than ever, the skills and dispositions which STEAM activities help children to develop are...
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Another great podcast episode discussing the early years education focused inspection. #inspection #education #earlyyears @NCCAie @Education_Ire @OU_EChildhood @LINC_programme @ncn4children @celinegovern #podcast
📢New Podcast Episode: THE EARLY YEARS EDUCATION INSPECTION What is it about, the 4 key areas of inspection, the guideline document and some tips and key takeaways to add to your practice. #earlyyears #inspection #education #earlychildhood #podcast
https://t.co/zt3op59o5Z
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We loved recording this podcast episode with Shelly McGee an expert on quality school age childcare. She shared so many valuable insights into what quality SAC looks like and how to promote play for afterschool children. #podcast #childcare #afterschool #children #quality #SAC
New #Podcast on School Age #Childcare and afterschool with @ShellyMcGee22 from @ncn4children. We discuss what quality SAC is & importance of #play. #childcare #children #school #play #afterschool #education #parenting #kids
https://t.co/ClKg3q5u5L
@celinegovern @walshe_paula
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'Can video games desensitise an individual to violence?' Please take a couple of minutes to fill in this survey for a final year psychology student dissertation on a very interesting topic! #research #psychology #videogames
https://t.co/nJd9pbQG4I
docs.google.com
Information Sheet Title of Study: Can Video Games Desensitize an Individual to Violence? I would like to invite you to take part in a research study. Before you decide you need to understand why the...
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STEAM in DAILY LIFE! Travelled to Dursey Island in West Cork via Ireland's only cable car.... #Engineering #science #technology #STEAM #STEM
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With new Aistear published-resharing my article on initial rollout & how this might inform a successful rollout of new version in 2025 https://t.co/WpAw5GioCM…
#curriculum #earlychildhood #education #edutwitter #ireland #education #training #cpd #teachers #educators #preschool
tandfonline.com
This paper presents a reflective, critical analysis of the original roll-out and implementation of Aistear, the curriculum framework for early childhood education in Ireland, in advance of a forthc...
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Hey teachers…here’s a brand new issue of The Daily STEM! Download or share free at https://t.co/MEP99hWw5h
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Great opportunity in STEAM at National College of Ireland. #jobfairy #STEAM #STEM #education
https://t.co/byPibo7EcT
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If you are interested in STEAM/STEM in early childhood education, then follow the @ecsteamnetwork or email ecsteamnet@gmail.com to sign up to their free newsletter. #STEAM #STEM #earlychildhoodeducation #edutwitter #earlychildhood #earlyyears #ECEC #preschool #kindergarten #prek
Winter 2024 EC STEAM Network Newsletter. Includes research in STEAM & lots of images/examples of #STEAM in #ECEC activities sent in by our members. Please follow us and share! #STEM #research #earlyyears #activities #earlychildhood #education #communityofpractice #play #children
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We really enjoyed recording this episode of our #podcast today about the newly published updated Aistear #curriculum framework for #earlyyears #ECEC in #Ireland . Have a listen and let us know what you think about the framework!
New Podcast S5Ep4: New Aistear! - An Analysis of the new ECEC Framework. @walshe_paula & @celinegovern discuss the main changes & if we think they are a 'big tick' for us or not. #podcast #earlychildhoodeducation #earlyyears #curriculum #preschool #aistear
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Updated Aistear published today states "Babies, toddlers and young children enjoy exploring early #STEM concepts & ideas and testing these out". My new book can show you how to incorporate these activities in #earlychildhoodeducation for children age 0-6. https://t.co/05ZlVMFJWQ
borupress.ie
ISBN : 978-1-7384545-4-9 This practical book explores why STEAM is important in early childhood education and care (ECEC) and how educators can introduce STEAM activities into the early years...
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Why not listen to our #podcast episode on implementing a publicly funded #childcare model in #Ireland Listen here ➡️ https://t.co/kbsVRYuvZU
#publicchildcare #earlyyears #earlychildhood #education
Have you listened to our podcast this year? What was your favourite episode? #SpotifyWrapped2024 #podcast #education #earlychildhood @celinegovern @walshe_paula
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A great cause to donate to this Christmas
We need your HELP - please dontate if you can and share widely🎄🧑🎄 Every year we raise tens of thousands of euro to get gifts for children in Direct Provision. We need to raise a further €45,000 in the next 5 days to make it happen again. This year they need a lift more
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Great to get some lovely feedback from @MOKEarlyYears on my book 'Full STEAM Ahead'. If you want to order a copy here is the link
borupress.ie
ISBN : 978-1-7384545-4-9 This practical book explores why STEAM is important in early childhood education and care (ECEC) and how educators can introduce STEAM activities into the early years...
Finally getting to read this wonderful book by @walshe_paula and I absolutely love it! What a fantastic resource for early years practitioners with lots of very practical advice on introducing STEAM activities into early years settings!
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