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Presentation 26 February 2018

Introductions 25-26 September 2017

Godsil Education co-founded by Former Headmaster of international school, St Andrew’s College, Dublin - Arthur Godsil 40 years experience of the 
 Irish education system First and only accredited guardianship organisation 
 in Ireland

Co-founded by Emma Godsil – TCD graduate and further degree in psychology 12 Years experience – schools, individuals and industry Lead Auditor and Accreditation Manager for state-wide autism services, Melbourne, Australia


 The Irish Education System 
 Primary Education 
 Secondary Education 
 Tertiary Education

Secondary Tertiary Primary 12 -18 18 Plus 4-11 Tertiary Primary Secondary 7 Universities 3,300 schools 723 37 other

Completion Rate 
 at 2 nd Level Complete Incomplete

Maximum points 625

The Irish Education System 
 A Challenge Facing all Students • Primary Education • Secondary Education • Tertiary Education


 Let’s look at Secondary Education in The Irish Education System 


1924 2017

‘NOW, what I want is, Facts. Teach these boys and girls nothing but Facts. Facts alone are wanted in life.’

‘ We should never have gone into Iraq … I said it loud and clear..’ 2015

‘Are you for invading Iraq?’ Trump: ‘Yeah, I guess’ 2002

Eric Schmidt (Former CEO Google): ‘Every 2 Days We Create As Much Information As We Did Up To 2003’

Every Year…......... Maximum points 625 • 67% get less than 400 points

Leaving Certificate is “not fit for purpose” Ferdinand von Prondzynski Former President of Dublin City University

Past exam questions Business Explain the role of the Labour • Business: Relations Commission Explain the role of the Labour Relations Commission Physics State Snell’s ‘Law of Refraction’ • Physics State Snell’s law of refraction Geog Draw an outline map of Ireland • Geog • Draw an outline map of Ireland Biology What is an ecosystem? • In Biol – What is an ecosystem?


 
 Sir Ken Robinson 
 Professor of arts education at the University of Warwick in the UK 
 and is now professor emeritus. 
 https://www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_changing_education_paradigms

Ken Robinson https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=iG9CE55wbtY

Ken Robinson https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=zDZFcDGpL4U&t=30s

It’s all about the Environment!

Climate

Bridge 21

The Research In play, children develop and demonstrate exploration, creativity, spirituality, imagination, experimentation, manipulation, expression of ideas, social and interaction skills, divergent and abstract thinking, and problem-solving capacities (Bruce, 001). These skills are essential for the consolidation of learning and the construction of meaning and knowledge. Síolta– the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education

The Research Child Iniiated Teacher Iniiated

Strengths-Based Education

Marcus Buckingham • Senior Researcher with Gallup • Author • Motivational Speaker • Strengths Advocate

Marcus Buckingham https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=wuZBJQAFOfM

Strengths-based education is evidence-based • Belief in the potential of each student • What can the students achieve rather than what they cannot • Turning on the Switch • Non-judgemental approach • Easier for student to tackle challenges from their strengths

The 3 Elements of SBA 
 • Identification of Students’ Strengths • Purposeful Creation of Environment • Publication of Students’ Strengths

Case Histories • Lloyd • 6 th Year student • 350 LC points • LC Result • 550 points • University of Dublin - Trinity College

Case Histories • David • 6 th Year student • 70 LC points • LC Result • 370 points • University College Dublin

Case Histories • Beth • 6 th Year student • 100 LC points • LC Result • 360 points • University of Wolverhampton

40.000 studies on depression 400 on joy Martin Seligman 
 Princeton University 
 President of American Psychology Association

Assessment

Goal Assessment Journey Assessment of Learning Assessment for Learning

Metrics and Assessment

The Mom Song https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=Nem0bkErGVY

The Climate Post-Brexit: English-medium international — Ireland only English 
 schools forecast to double 
 -speaking country in EU to 12,334 by 2024 
 (ISC Research Ltd, 2014) — grow the economic value of 
 international education to € 2.1 
 Direct relationship between billion by 2020, an increase 
 personalisation of educational of 33% experience & improved student attendance, grades & Market Feedback: Agents from 
 productivity, well-being & 33 different countries represented resiliance at ALPHE Secondary School Focus 2016

Ireland’s Value Proposition Fee Comparison (US$) – tuition and boarding US $43,893 UK $37,967 IRE $25,000 approx. *CAN $19,245 *AUS $18,815 *NZ $17,432 Based on 2015/2016 surveys of schools in each country by StudyTravel Magazine * Mostly state-funded schools