Launch of the Report on the National Pilot Project on Teacher Induction: Phase 1&2
The Report on Phase One and Two of the National Pilot Project on Teacher Induction was recently launched by Dr Jim O'Brien, University of Edinburgh in Newman House, St. Stephens Green.The report presents an evaluation of the work on the project in the primary and post-primary sectors and makes recommendations for the expansion and further implementation of the induction support as a key phase in the continuum of teacher professional development. Dr. O’ Brien emphasised the value of this well- structured and resourced programme for Newly Qualified Teachers in Irish primary and post-primary schools, which was supported by school principals and mentors. The programme was based on a collaborative partnership between the Department of Education and Science (DES), the Universities and colleges, the Teacher Unions, the partner schools and the Education centres.
Co-authors of the report, Regina Murphy, St. Patrick’s College of Education, Drumcondra, and Maureen Killeavy, Director of the Post Primary Pillar, School of Education, UCD, pictured with Dr. Jim O'Brien (centre) Head of School and Director of the Centre for Educational Leadership, University of Edinburgh who launched the report.
Pictured at the launch are left to right, Professor Sheelagh Drudy, UCD, Dr. Maureen Killeavy, co- author and Director of the Post Primary project, UCD Professor John Coolahan, Ms. Emer Egan, Assistant Chief Inspector, Department of Education and Science, Ms Áine Lawlor, Director, Teaching Council, Dr. Jim O'Brien, Head of School and Director of the Centre for Educational Leadership, University of Edinburgh, Ms. Regina Murphy, co-author, St. Patrick’s College of Education, Drumcondra.
L. to R. Professor John Coolahan, Dr. Mark Morgan, Director Primary Pillar, St. Patrick’ s College of Education, Drumcondra, Professor Sheelagh Drudy, UCD
