School Network
Schools helping to shape the future
'Often teachers feel that they have no voice, no influence. In the past things were handed down to schools. This is a chance to get involved and make a difference.’ (Principal, Network School)
The school network was formed in 2006 in order to ensure that the developments in curriculum and assessment at senior cycle are well grounded in classroom practice, and to ensure that the practical implications of these changes are explored and tested out in a variety of settings and contexts.
Eighteen schools make up the network. They come from a range of different school types and geographic locations.
The aim of working with the network is to engage schools in a real and meaningful way in the shaping of proposed developments and to gather evidence from schools that will directly inform the process of implementing change.
What are they doing?
- Teachers are involved in a number of areas of work. These include:
- Writing transition units
- Embedding key skills in their teaching and learning
- Devising flexible and personalised profiles of study for students
- Developing sample learning activities that contribute to the development of key skills
- Contributing to the development of new subjects and short courses.
And more
How are the schools benefiting?
- The School Network gives teachers a chance to
- Reflect on teaching and learning
- Have a say in the future shape of senior cycle education
- Get involved in curriculum development
- Participate in professional development with teachers from other network schools
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