Transcript Consultation with Parents in the Development of the School

Céad Míle Fáilte
Institiúid Oideachais Marino,
Baile Átha Cliath 9
Marino Institute of Education (MIE)
Dublin 9
www.mie.ie
Marino Institute of Education. MIE
• MIE is a national centre for teaching, learning and
research
• The central mission of MIE is education at all
levels within the system
• Core element is initial primary teacher education
in MIE
– B. Ed Degree – for CAO and Mature applicants
– H. Dip in Education (Primary) - for postgraduates
• B.Sc. in Education Studies for those wishing to
work as educators
“Education is not the filling of a pail
but the lighting of a fire”
Marino Institute of Education
Structure of this presentation
• Primary Teaching as a profession
• Bachelor in Education. CM001 and CM 002
• Working in the broader world of education
• Bachelor of Science in Education Studies. CM 010
• Why choose Marino Institute of Education?
• College Facilities
• MIE’s Mission
• Distinctive Features
• Alternatives to CAO route: Mature Students and
Higher Dip in Ed. (Primary)
• Contact details
Primary Teaching as a Profession
• Can you envision working in a Primary
School with pupils, colleagues, parents?
• Are you creative and imaginative, eager to
foster creativity and imagination in primary
school pupils?
• Are you interested in contributing to
primary education in Ireland?
• Are you motivated to be a leader in some
area of primary education?
Bachelor in Education - B.Ed
A: Requirements:
• Gaeilge: C3 Higher Level
• English: C3 Ordinary or D3 Higher
• Mathematics: D3 Higher or Pass Ordinary
B: Points 2012
• CM001: 465 points
• CM 002 (Gaeltacht): 435 pointí
C: Student numbers
• Circa 110 students in first year Oct. 2012
• Circa 550 students altogether
B.Ed. Programme
• Four years full-time. Blend of small groups,
large groups and on-line learning
• Studies covering
– Foundation disciplines of education i.e.
Pyschology, Sociology, Philosophy, History,
Special/Inclusive Education
– Curriculum subjects of the Primary School
– Teaching Practice sessions
– Placement in a Special Needs setting
– Research dissertation in Year 4
Working in the broader educational field
• Are you interested in education generally
but do not wish to enrol in a teacher
education programme just now?
• Do you want to work in an educationrelated occupation in business, commerce or
governement?
• Do you want to work in youth services in a
community development agency, a
charitable organisation, a hospital or a
detention facility?
Bachelor in Science
in Education Studies. CM 010
• Administered through CAO
- Minimum Entry Requirements: C3 Higher
Level in at least two subjects and Grade D3
or higher in four Ordinary or Higher Level
subjects. Outstanding performance on
specified FETAC programmes is also
recognised for entry.
- Points: 310
- All-in Fees: €4,500 (2012/13)
B. Sc. in Education Studies: Programme
• 4 year Level 8 (Honours) degree
programme
• Wide range of courses related to education
• Focus on adult education, adolescence and
childhood as well as Policies and Practices
• Specialisation and optional modules in
years 1 – 3
• Work placements each year in a variety of
settings – related to your career goals
• Research dissertation in year 4
Marino Institute of Education Facilities
• Campus residences: 302 student apartments
• Dedicated spaces for learning, with WiFi
• Coláiste Mhuire building: St. Mary’s Chapel,
Computer labs, Visual Arts Space, SESE lab,
Early Years Education, Gaeilge and seminar
rooms, Café.
• St. Patrick’s Hall: Library, Music room and
Seminar rooms
• Nagle-Rice Hall: Restaurant, Lecture theatre, 4
seminar rooms, recreation area, lockers, sports hall
• Medical and counselling services
• Sports Fields
• Free Parking
MIE’s Mission
The primary mission of the College is the
education of its students within a teaching
and learning community, to qualify them
as competent, caring and committed
professionals to serve the needs of the
primary school sector of the Irish education
system and the education system as a
whole.
MIE- Distinctive Features
• Excellence in professional education
courses, including initial teacher education
• Grá don Ghaeilge agus don chultúr Gaelach
• Teaching practice/work placements practical experience
• Reflective practice, lifelong learning
• Programmes accredited by Trinity College
Dublin
• Professional cohort of committed and
enthusiastic lecturers
Marino Institute of Education –
further distinctive features
• Community atmosphere and warm caring
environment
• Tutor support system
• Sport and culture
• Students’ Union
• Annual college events including; Freshers’
Week, Global week, Seachtain na Gaeilge
and SPACE week (Spiritual, Physical, Arts
and Cultural Education) etc.
Alternative routes to CAO:
Mature Students (B. Ed. and B.Sc.)
Same requirements on both degrees as for CAO
applicants in addition to
• Age requirement of 23 years by January of
year of application/entry
• Apply either through CAO by 1 February or
direct entry i.e. (a) Advertisement in
National Press in late February (b) Interview
and Scrúdú Cainte April / May in a local
centre
• Up to 10% of places in Year 1 reserved for
mature applicants
Postgraduate route into Primary
Teaching: Higher Diploma in Ed.
(Primary)
Requires sanction from year to year by DES
A. Requirements: Approved primary degree
(Level 8) and specific second level
qualifications
B. Selection process: Interview and oral Irish
C. Eighteen-month professional course
Normally starts February
February 2013 60 PG students Marino
Contact details
• For more information,
• Visit our website www.mie.ie
• Contact the Admissions Office via email
([email protected]) or phone (01
805 7752)
• Postal address is
Admissions Office
Marino Institute of Education
Griffith Avenue,
Dublin 9
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