Support for Learning, Spirituality and Leadership in Irish Education
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Mindfulness in Education - May 19th, 2012
This workshop is suitable for anyone working in education at any level. Dr. Terry Hyland, author of Mindfulness and Learning: Celebrating the Affective Dimension of Education, will be exploring how the cultivation of mindfulness is an essential part of the development of the whole person. He will show how teachers and educators need to address and engage the emotions as well as the intellect.
Justice and the Eucharist
Trocáire have developed a student handout on Justice and Eucharist to mark the International Eucharistic Congress happening from June 10th - 17th. This resource has been specifically designed for educators who want to incorporate the topics of global justice and the Eucharist as an introduction
New Research Reveals that Parents Still Want Religion Taught Within School Day
IPPN research released on April 30th reveals that while the majority of parents want change in school patronage, they still want Religion taught within the school day. 30% of parents would prefer to send children to primary schools run by VEC. 27% of parents would opt for Church-run primary schools and 24% would choose multi-denominational primary schools, e.g. Educate Together. Only 20% would opt for State-run primary schools with no patron. Click here to read about the report.
Gratitude - Br David Steindl-Rast
Take a few moments out to watch this short video on Gratitude, produced by photographer Louie Schwartzberg and Benedictine Monk Br David Steindl-Rast, creator of www.gratefulness.org.
