This new book by Aoife Dooley, Frankie’s World, is a graphic novel where Aoife takes us on a journey with Frankie, an 11-year-old girl who tries to fit into an often unaccepting world.
Teaching in the early years is about letting children be curious, explore, ask questions and wonder about everything around them. For example, have you ever asked yourself what way a child who does not communicate verbally might think about the world they are growing up in?
It is that time of year again, children are excited, wishes are being made and parents are wondering, "How will I get my little one to fall asleep on Christmas Eve?". So why not have a read of this short warm and cosy tale; a perfect story for children from age 2-5 on Christmas Eve.
Since 2014, I have been researching the power of storytelling for teaching children to learn about the ever-changing world they are growing up in. While most people will acknowledge the power of storytelling to ignite enjoyment, creativity and imagination, less is known about the value of storytelling in an educational context.
In response to the unanswered question of how to succeed as an academic researcher, fuelled by the awareness that academic skills are the cornerstone to a successful career in research, Joseph Roche has offered valuable guidance to support students reach academic success and, in particular, develop the essential skills that are the foundation to a career in research.
Have you ever suspected you may have dyslexia, but as a child, you never were assessed? Until recently, I had a feeling that I had a learning difficulty but could not clarify exactly what it was. Today, educators often pick up on the early signs of dyslexia in schools, but it went unnoticed in many children growing up in the 70s.
As I begin the second year of my Ph.D. in the School of Education, Trinity College Dublin, I decided to write a post about different ways children are involved in research. While there are many different opinions on this topic, I thought you might be interested in a few to get you thinking...
Yes, COVID-19 sucks! However, while it might be lonely, there are so many ways to reach out. For example, Zoom, whoever knew it would become part of so many lives? Personally, I love Zoom. Some other platforms, not so much. Zoom has helped me continue to take part in colleague classes where I see my lectures, supervisors and fellow students
In today's post, I thought I would write about what it is to think critically. But what exactly is critical thinking? Let's start by clarifying the oblivious! All humans think, how else would we ever make a decision. For example, will I get out of bed on this cold wet winter morning? Or will I stay in bed and avoid the forces of mother nature?
When we gather around a good book to tell or listen to a story we feel good. However, what happens when the story is over? We have never had a greater opportunity to extend the time we spend together as a family than in our current circumstances. This post supports the use of artwork to provide an extra opportunity to learn together as a family during Covid-19.