Transforming Education at St Nicholas Montessori

Transforming Education

Interview with B.Ed (Hons) in Montessori Education, Programme Director Siobhan O’Reilly

NESTLED in the beautiful seaside town of Dun Laoghaire is St Nicholas Montessori College, a teachertraining college specialising in M o n t e s s o r i P h i l o s o p h y a n d Methodology.

For the past 50 years, St Nicholas Montessori Society has been training and equipping Montessori professionals in Ireland. So how is St Nicholas Montessori College transforming education across the country through the first B.Ed in Montessori Education in Ireland.

Why a B.Ed? When QQI made the B.Ed award stem available to colleges of Higher Education, we saw this as a critical opportunity to have our graduates recognised for their professional contribution to education in Ireland. The B.Ed award stem speaks to the College’s mission, values and reputation as the Centre of Excellence in Montessori Education in Ireland.

Why choose this programme? Dr Montessori’s philosophy and method of education has been highly respected in Ireland for the past century.

This programme is unique because it covers all aspects of Montessori philosophy and pedagogy for children aged from birth to twelve years of age, while also covering all of the core modules common to early years’ degrees.

Siobhan O'Reilly

"Our excellent programmes open many opportunities as reported in our most recent graduate survey showing an employment rate of 100%" How do I apply? You can apply through the C A O f o r b o t h t h e B . E d Montessori Education (Level 7) and a B.Ed. (Hons) Montessori Education (Level 8). - Level 7 requires O6/H5 in five subjects including Maths and English - Level 8 requires H5 or above in two higher level subjects plus a minimum of four O6 subjects including Maths and English D i r e c t e n t r y t h r o u g h Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is also available for those with previous degrees and certifications.

What are the Career paths for graduates? - Teachers/Owners/Managers of Montessori and Early Years settings - Teachers in Montessori Primary Schools - Managers/Administrators/

Inspectors in Community, City and County Childcare Committees

When is your next Open Days? - 10 October 2020, 10am-1pm - 6 February 2021, 10am-1pm

Final thoughts? St Nicholas Montessori Society Ireland is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year; a testament to the growing demands for Montessori education not only in Ireland but abroad.

Our excellent programmes of education open many opportunities for our graduates as reported in our most recent graduate survey showing an employment rate of 100%.

For more information on our courses, please visit www.smsi.ie.

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Maynooth University recognised as a University of Sanctuary Maynooth University has been officially designated as a University of Sanctuary in recognition of its initiatives to promote a culture of welcome for refugees, asylums seekers and other migrants into the community.

Sanctuary universities have a demonstrated commitment to welcoming asylum seekers and refugees onto their campus through initiatives including bursary and scholarship schemes, and adopting strategies to integrate them into their community.

The university marked its designation by bringing together poets, students, academics, journalists and civil society actors to discuss the meaning of Ireland as a place of sanctuary. The event heard a call for an end to direct provision. Pictured Dr Cliodhna Murphy, lecturer in Law, Philip Berman, Chairman of Places of Sanctuary Ireland and Prof Philip Nolan, President of Maynooth University

Three Irish universities

launch Embark Fund

TECHNOLOGICAL University Dublin, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences and Trinity College Dublin have launched the Embark Fund, a pilot programme to support the development of early-stage commercialisation projects.

The fund is available to researchers in TU Dublin, TCD and RCSI providing of up to €15,000 over four months to support the development of early-stage commercialisation projects.

At this stage, the ideas may be ready to apply for further funding from, for example, the Enterprise Ireland Commercial Feasibility Fund or Commercialisation Fund, or other sources of proof-of-concept funding. On a long-term basis, the Embark Fund to encourage more researchers to engage in commercialisation and spin-out creation and create a shorter path to market.

Mary Immaculate College

MIC is a university level College of Education and the Liberal Arts, serving the needs of a growing and diverse population of just over 5,000 students. SEE WHAT MIC HAS TO OFFER YOU

MIC LIMERICK • BA in Contemporary and Applied Theatre Studies: (MI001) • Bachelor of Arts: (MI002) ** New for Entry 2020: Bachelor of Education –Primary Teaching - International: (MI004) • Bachelor of Education –Primary Teaching: (005/006) • BA in Early Child hood Care and Education: (MI007) • B Ed in Education and Psychology: (MI008)

MIC THURLES • BA in Education, Business Studies and Accounting: (MI009) • BA in Education, Business Studies and Religious Studies: (MI010) • BA in Education, Gaeilge and Religious Studies: (MI011) • BA in Education, Gaeilge and Business Studies: (MI012) • BA in Education, Mathematics and Gaeilge: (MI013) ** New for Entry 2020: BA in Education, Mathematics & Business Studies: (MI014)

For further details contact: MIC Admissions Office, South Circular Road, Limerick T: +353 61 204 929 E: admissions@mic.ul.ie Mature Learner Programmes: • Foundation Certificate for Mature Learners • Teacher Education Access Course for Mature Learners

Postgraduate Programmes: MIC also offers a wide range of postgraduate qualifications up to and including Masters and Doctoral degrees in the Liberal Arts and Education.

SPORTS & UNDERGRADUATE ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

Higher Diploma in Business in AQUABUSINESS

This course is designed to cater for those looking to enter management roles in Aquabusiness, Aquaeconomics, financial or regulatory roles in R&D or in a seafood processing company. The course may also appeal to those looking to start an Aquabusiness company or expand an existing company into new markets.

COURSE CONTENT Developed in partnership with Board Iascaigh Mhara (BIM – Ireland’s Seafood Development Agency), this programme offers modules in: — Aquabusiness Environment* — Law and Regulation for Aquabusiness* — Strategic and Innovation Management* — Financial Management and Planning* — Marketing Management in Aquabusiness* — Work Placement or Work Based Project *Available as individual module certificates at Level 8 at a cost of €450 each.

COURSE FEES 2020-2021 €2,500, however fees could be reduced if paid in full before September and if candidates are successful in securing fundings assists. Applications are invited on the BIM grants portal www.bim.flexigrant.com for European Maritime Fisheries Fund (EMFF) assistance towards the cost of this programme. Grant aid of 50% of course fees and learner support costs are available for individuals in the sector at bim.flexigrant.com.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS — NFQ Level 7 or level 8 Award or equivalent in a related discipline. — Candidates who do not have a Level 7 or higher award but have other relevant industry experience may be eligible for the programme through RPL. Candidates may be required to attend an interview.

COURSE DELIVERY This course will take place every fortnight on Fridays and on Saturdays from 10-4pm over the academic year. Location: Institute of Technology Carlow, Wexford Campus, Summerhill Road, Wexford Course Start: September 2020 Closing date for applications: Friday, 21st August 2020

Open to candidates from the SEAFOOD INDUSTRY including fisheries, aquaculture & seafood processing

Supported by: • Irish South and East Fish Producers Organisation (ISEFPO) • Irish South and West Fish Producers Organisation (IS&WFPO) • Women in Fisheries Network (WIFN)

For information on course content and applications please contact: Brian O’Loan BIM Email: aquabus@bim.ie Mobile: 087 2626578 Dr Janette Davies Deputy Head Wexford Campus IT Carlow Email: janette.davies@itcarlow.ie Phone: 053 9185808

“I recommend anyone working in the Aquaculture industry in management to engage with this programme, it is very comprehensive, relevant and practical. I will encourage all future employees to do this course if they do not have a business background.” Mag Kirwan – Goatsbridge Trout Farm

‘The Hub’ opens at University College Cork

ONE of the oldest buildings in the centre of the UCC campus has been conserved and transformed, and is now open as the Hub, a new centre designed to streamline student services and support student learning.

The Hub, which extends over five floors, unites student services at a single point of contact for 26,000 undergraduate and post-graduate students and is located in the historic 170-year-old Windle Medical building, previously used for training generations of doctors.

Located adjacent to the Boole Library and the historic Quad, the Hub will be the home for a range of student support services, student clubs and societies, while also providing new flexible study, teaching and event spaces. Amongst the services to operate from the new building are the Careers Service, Disability Support Service, UCC Plus, Student Well-being, Peer Support and the Student Experience Office. Two of the main A new state-of-the-art

radio station has been incorporated into the Hub, while a large multi-purpose event space, the Atrium, makes up the majority of the ground floor. The old anatomy lecture theatre has been transformed into an intimate 70 seater indoor amphitheatre, while a new public space between the Hub and the Quad will allow for outdoor student and community events. The €17.5 million Hub was financed by the European Investment Bank. The building will be the most energy efficient on campus, and is fully accessible and is the location for the first Changing Places facility in Cork.

UL and CAB target proceeds of crime on new course A NEW course launching at University of Limerick will provide training to law enforcement in the area of proceeds of crime investigation, asset identification, seizure, confiscation and recovery.

UL and the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) are to work together on the new Postgraduate Diploma in Proceeds of Crime and Asset Identification. The new course starts in September and will be run out of UL’s School of Law.

The objective of the postgraduate diploma is to provide a recognised standard of training for staff in CAB and other law enforcement, regulatory and administrative agencies in both Ireland and internationally who require academic and professional training in the field of specific investigations.

This training will help to establish standard operating procedures and identify best practice in effective proceeds of crime investigations.

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