Film producer and former official film censor John Kelleher discusses his career, shares insights into films that have inspired him and explains why people skills are essential for a film producer. https://www.artsinjuniorcycle.ie/podcast-film/john-kelleher
In this episode we discuss how Elaine became a composer and music facilitator, she talks about her work in healthcare and education settings, the importance of creating fun and interactive musical experiences for people to support creativity, collaboration and wellbeing. Elaine also spoke about her work as a composer and the collaborative projects that she has been involved with and we listened to and discussed two of Elaine’s compositions. This podcast features two of Elaine’s compositions, whi...
This episode of 'Conversations from the Classroom' features English Teacher, Patricia Carlos from St. Colman's Community College, Co. Cork. In the final episode of this academic year, Patricia discusses supporting a culture of reading and writing with her mixed-ability students. She also discusses the value of publishing student writing and practical strategies to bring this to life in the classroom.
Bestselling author Dave Rudden tells us about how he wants to ‘demystify writing’, his writing process and what inspires him. Dave Rudden is the author of the award-winning Knights of the Borrowed Dark trilogy, the first book of which is on the Junior Cycle suggested novels for First Year English. He has visited hundreds of schools talking about books, beards, inspiration, and mental health, and currently serves as DCU's first Writer-in-Residence. Episode webpage...
This two-part episode of 'Conversations from the Classroom' features English teacher, Niall Daly, from Belmayne Educate Together Secondary School, Dublin. In Part 2, Niall talks about engaging students in writing, modelling the writing process and using digital technology to support editing.
This two-part episode of 'Conversations from the Classroom' features English teacher, Niall Daly, from Belmayne Educate Together Secondary School, Dublin. In Part 1, Niall talks about engaging with learning outcomes, developing student vocabulary and exposing students to a wide variety of texts.
Will Sliney, a native of Ballycotton, Co. Cork, is a comic books illustrator. He currently works with Marvel Comics . A graduate of Multimedia in Cork Institute of Technology his work includes a trilogy of Celtic Warrior books with O’ Brien Press. His edition of Cú Chulainn has become Ireland’s fastest ever selling graphic novel. During the COVID-19 pandemic he presented short drawing lessons on RTÉ’s Home School Hub called ‘We Will Draw’ and currently ‘Will Sliney’s Storytellers’ on RTÉ2 guides...
Colm Keegan is an award-winning writer and poet. He is also an experienced creative writing teacher and facilitator, passionate about empowering new voices and inspiring creativity for individuals and organisations. Colm has developed numerous creative writing projects for schools and colleges across the country and is currently Artist in Residence with Maynooth University. His latest project called Writing Home, which has been made into a documentary film, won a LAMA award for best education in...
A Dublin native, Colm Mac Con Iomaire is a composer, performer and film-score arranger. Colm’s father came from the Connemara Gaeltacht and Colm’s family were Irish speakers living in Dublin. On his mother’s side there was classical instrumental music and as Colm learned to play as a very young child, he found himself in a place of naturally occurring opposites Irish and English (language), rural and urban, classical and traditional, old and new and this manifested itself through his music. In o...
In this episode, JCT English chat with Kathyrn McCance, from the Listen Now Again Seamus Heaney exhibition curated by the National Library of Ireland. Kathryn gives us a fascinating insight into Heaney's 'The Burial at Thebes.' The play is a version of Sophocles' Greek tragedy 'Antigone.' Kathryn discusses the creative departures that Heaney took from the original play and the various dramatic techniques he used to bring the play to a new audience.
In this episode of 'Conversations from the Classroom,' we speak with English teacher, Gemma McGill. Gemma discusses how she uses drama in the classroom to develop student confidence and oral literacy. She also discusses the positive influence that graphic novels have in drawing students into a world of reading.
Peadar Ó Guilín is an Irish novelist whose novel, The Call , is a new addition to the list of prescribed texts for Junior Cycle English for students presenting for examination in 2024, 2025, and 2026. The novel is a dystopian adventure exploring themes of courage, disability, love, resilience and societal expectations. This Arts in Junior Cycle podcast has been created with the JCT English team. For more visit: https://www.artsinjuniorcycle.ie/podcast-literature/peadar-oguilin...
This podcast was created by the JCT English team for the Junior Cycle Talks podcast channel. In this episode, Irish playwright and actor Sonya Kelly talks to us about storytelling, drama and her play 'The Wheelchair on My Face.' This play has recently been added to the new Prescribed Text List for Junior Cycle English for students presenting for examination in 2024, 2025 and 2026.
Architect Eric Nay joins us on the podcast to speak about where his interest in architecture began, where his inspiration comes from and the importance of community along with the positive impact that architects can have on their community. He also gives us an insight into the ‘Architecture Connects’ initiative where groups of teachers explored the design process with an architect. This initiative was run as a collaboration between Arts in Junior Cycle and The Irish Architecture Foundation. Eric...
This two-part episode of ‘Conversations from the Classroom’ features English teacher Joe Rolston from The Presentation Secondary School in Wexford. This second part the conversation focuses on feedback strategies, mixed ability teaching and reflecting on Junior Cycle English.
Irish mezzo-soprano Sharon Carty is a singer who has firmly established a reputation as a respected interpreter of both early and contemporary works, alongside maintaining a busy schedule in mainstream opera and concert repertoire. She is currently an Artistic Partner to Irish National Opera as well as a Creative Associate on the Irish Arts Council pilot “Creative Schools” scheme. In our conversation we discuss her career change from Physical Education teacher to opera singer, she shares some of...
This two-part episode of 'Conversations from the Classroom' features English teacher Joe Rolston from Presentation Secondary School, Wexford. In Part 1, Joe talks about how he approaches text selection. He also discusses working with students to develop an organic approach to connecting texts and the role that interwoven non-literary texts can play in broadening student experience.
Participating schools from the Step Up Project share their Step Up stories. The podcast aims to help school leaders, SSE leaders and teachers interested in moving their practice from effective to highly effective. Individual school reports, overall composite report and videos from participating schools are available on the www.stepupproject.ie This podcast: 03:00 | Hopes for the project 06:00 | Identifying a focus and gathering evidence 14:25 | Positive impacts of the project (Teachers/Leaders) ...
Tailtiu Theatre Company is a joint venture by Barry Morgan and Cathal Thornton, currently based in Droichead Arts Centre, Drogheda. Former members of Droichead Youth Theatre, Barry and Cathal create interactive theatre for young people. They use drama to help participants find ways to express themselves creatively and to explore their identity. Previous projects include Under d' Bed for Droichead Arts Centre and the Abbey Theatre’s 5 x 5. Their show Operation Spies was performed as part of the N...
In our conversation we discussed Nadine’s busy work life, working as an editor, a columnist, a podcaster and radio presenter. We talked about how she manages to juggle these varied roles and Nadine offers advice to young writers and to those interested in engaging with audio texts.
In this episode, Head of Department at GMIT Letterfrack, Paul Leamy talks to us about the need for responsible use of wood, developing transferable skills with students and how GMIT Letterfrack has developed its facilities to include converting and seasoning of their own timber for use in student projects. www.jct.ie www.gmit.ie/schools-campuses/gm…-letterfrack-campus...
In this episode, Head of Department at GMIT Letterfrack, Paul Leamy talks to us about the joy of designing and making with wood and the importance of developing the key principles of handskills at GMIT Letterfrack, the National Centre for Excellence in Furniture Design and Technology. www.jct.ie www.gmit.ie/schools-campuses/gmit-letterfrack-campus...
In this episode of 'Conversations from the Classroom', English teacher, Emer Whyte from Galway Educate Together Secondary School talks about her experience of inclusive planning for all learners. Emer discusses how her school has adopted a UDL approach to learning and how departments collaborate for Level 3 and Level 2 learners.
In this podcast Zoë Conway and John McIntyre, husband and wife duo, join us to discuss their roles as fiddle, voice and guitar duo performers, composers and arrangers. They share their influences and consider the importance of being open to them. They also speak about developing their own unique sound, taking pride in your music and communicating their music to an audience. Zoë and John play two of their own compositions during the recording. www.artsinjuniorcycle.ie www.zoeandjohn.com...
In our conversation Sean speaks about his creative process as a writer of both fiction and plays, his experience of Fighting Words as a participant and as a facilitator and mentor. He also talks about the Fighting Words model and its significance and impact. www.artsinjuniorcycle.ie www.seanfarrellywrites.com...
Ronan and Bruno discuss the experiences that they offer on their courses in CNC, CAD and Cobotics. They also chat about Junior Cycle Engineering and the importance of the skills developed for the world of work.
In this short podcast you will hear from a number of teachers discussing the teaching habits that they use to support their students when learning. They will also share some of the teaching habits they are trying to change and the rationale for these changes. For more information on JCT visit www.jct.ie or contact us by email info@jct.ie
In this short podcast you will hear from a number of teachers discussing their strategies and suggestions for motivating students in the maths classroom. They also discuss how they support their students in developing a persistent approach to engaging with challenging work. For more information on JCT visit www.jct.ie or contact us by email info@jct.ie
In this episode we explore the main societal issues that young people today are concerned with, we consider which junior cycle subjects might support students investigating these issues and we consider the concept 'Solution Generation'. You will hear from students and teachers from Lusk Community College, teachers Rob O'Leary, Clara Hutchinson, Sally McGuire, Mary O'Connell and Elizabeth Cahill, as well as from Dr James Lovett and Dr David King. For more information on JCT visit www.jct.ie or co...
In this episode we explore the acronyms STEM and STE(A)M, how they are interpreted and how they may throw up barriers and challenges. You will hear from students from Lusk Community College, teachers Rob O'Leary, Mary O'Connell and Elizabeth Cahill, as well as from Dr James Lovett and Dr David King. For more information on JCT visit www.jct.ie or contact us by email info@jct.ie
