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Ten Points on Leaving Certificate English

June 15, 2023 by Julian Girdham in English Teaching

Some thoughts on where we are with Leaving Certificate English, as Senior Cycle Reform gets closer, and as the AI revolution gathers pace.

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June 15, 2023 /Julian Girdham
Leaving Certificate, Paper 1
English Teaching
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Leaving Certificate English 2023: Paper 1

June 07, 2023 by Julian Girdham in English Teaching

A response to Paper 1 (English Language), Higher Level, in the 2023 Leaving Certificate.

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June 07, 2023 /Julian Girdham
Leaving Certificate, Paper 1
English Teaching
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On the withdrawal of the Paper 1 Plan

February 28, 2023 by Julian Girdham in English Teaching, Teaching

The plan to move English (and Irish) Paper 1 in the Leaving Certificate has been ‘deferred’. A response.

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February 28, 2023 /Julian Girdham
Senior Cycle, Irish education, Paper 1
English Teaching, Teaching
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On Senior Cycle reform in English: follow-up

January 24, 2023 by Julian Girdham in English Teaching, Teaching

A post reflecting on where we are we right now with the proposed changes to Leaving Certificate English.

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January 24, 2023 /Julian Girdham
Senior Cycle, Irish education, Paper 1, Featured
English Teaching, Teaching
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On Senior Cycle Reform in English

March 30, 2022 by Julian Girdham in English Teaching

Comments on the planned Senior Cycle changes in English in Ireland.

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March 30, 2022 /Julian Girdham
Leaving Certificate, Senior Cycle, Irish education, Paper 1
English Teaching
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