The NCCA Primary Podcast

ncca.ie
  • 0.0 (0)
  • Education

Welcome to the NCCA primary podcast, a podcast from the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment. We speak to teachers, principals, researchers and other stakeholders, providing a space where we can bring together and share different ideas and perspectives. We hope that this will spark your own conversations around curriculum and we welcome you to get in touch with the podcast by emailing us at podcast@ncca.ie or by using the hashtag #nccapodcast to continue the conversation on social media.

  1. Jun 24

    E24: Transitions from preschool to primary school

    Episode 24 explores the transition from preschool to primary school.  The conversation considers how early years educators and primary school teachers can support children and families through continuity of experience, strong relationships and meaningful collaboration.  Our guests for this episode are Patrick O' Donovan (Newtown National School) and Marion Kearney (Barnardos Brighter Futures).

    E24: Transitions from preschool to primary school

  2. May 28

    E23: Diversity and Inclusion in Primary Education

    Episode 23 explores Diversity and Inclusion in primary education. Our guests, Dr. Anne Marie Kavanagh (DCU) and Michael Byrne (Principal of CityWest & Saggart CNS), explore what this principle of the primary curriculum framework can look like in practice.  The discussion considers how we can help create learning environments where all children feel a sense of belonging, where their identities are reflected and valued, and where they can participate fully in meaningful ways.

    E23: Diversity and Inclusion in Primary Education

  3. May 19

    E22: Cad is dea-oideolaíocht ann?

    Bíonn an focal ‘Oideolaíocht’ le feiceáil go láidir i gCreatchuraclam na Bunscoile (2023). Sna blianta atá romhainn, de réir mar a chuirfear an curaclam athfhorbartha i bhfeidhm, beidh an oideolaíocht ina príomhábhar i bhfoghlaim ghairmiúil an mhúinteora. Sa chlár seo, ba mhaith linn tosú le míniú a thabhairt ar an oideolaíocht - cad is brí léi agus conas is féidir léi a bheith bríoch agus éifeachtach. Tá Póla Ní Chinnsealaigh (Príomhoide) agus an Dr Patrick Burke (Léachtóir) linn chun a léargais ar an taighde agus ar an gcuma a bhíonn air seo ó lá go lá sa seomra ranga a roinnt.

    E22: Cad is dea-oideolaíocht ann?

  4. May 12

    E21: Learning Environments in the redeveloped curriculum: Looking Outdoors (Dr Orla Kelly and Ruth Collins)

    In this episode we discuss Outdoor Learning in the Redeveloped Primary Curriculum, examples of current practice in outdoor learning, adapting outdoor learning to bespoke settings, the affordances that outdoor learning offers in terms of possibilities for active learning. Our guests on this podcast are Dr Orla Kelly (Dublin City University) and Ruth Collins (Slane National School, Co, Meath).  Orla and Ruth also discuss embracing unexpected teaching and learning opportunities in the outdoors, addressing teacher’s concerns regarding taking the learning outside, the inclusive nature of outdoor learning as well as risks and hazards in the outdoors. Orla and Ruth refer to a European Outdoor Learning project in the podcast, the following is a link to the project website:apole.eu The NCCA Primary Podcast is available on the NCCA Website, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other podcast hosting platforms. Join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #nccapod  To find out more about primary curriculum developments visit ncca.ie/primary   Follow us on social media:  Facebook: @nccaireland   Instagram: ncca_irl   LinkedIn: NCCAie  *** Sa chlár seo, pléimid an fhoghlaim mmuigh faoin aer sa Churaclam Bunscoile Athfhorbartha, samplaí de chleachtas reatha, samplaí de shuíomhanna saincheaptha, agus na deiseanna a chuireann an fhoghlaim amuigh faoin aer ar fáil i dtaca le foghlaim ghníomhach. Tá An Dr Orla Kelly (Dublin City University) agus Ruth Collins (Scoil Náisiúnta Shláine, Co. na Mí) linn mar aíonna ar an bpodchraoladh seo. Pléann Orla agus Ruth deiseanna teagaisc agus foghlama gan choinne amuigh faoin aer, dul i ngleic le hábhair imní múinteoirí maidir le foghlaim a thabhairt lasmuigh, an cur chuige cuimsitheach don fhoghlaim amuigh faoin aer, chomh maith leis na rioscaí agus na guaiseacha a bhaineann leis an timpeallacht lasmuigh. Tagraíonn Orla agus Ruth dn thionscadal Eorpach atá ar fáil anseo: www.apole.eu Tá Podchraoladh Bunscoile an CNCM ar fáil ar shuíomh gréasáin an CNCM, ar Spotify, ar Apple Podcasts agus ar ardáin eile a óstálann podchraoltaí. Glac páirt sa chomhrá ar na meáin shóisialta leis an haischlib #nccapod. Chun tuilleadh eolais a fháil faoi fhorbairtí curaclaim sa bhunscoil, tabhair cuairt ar ncca.ie/primary. Lean muid ar na meáin shóisialta: Facebook: @nccaireland Instagram: ncca_irl LinkedIn: NCCAie

    E21: Learning Environments in the redeveloped curriculum: Looking Outdoors (Dr Orla Kelly and Ruth Collins)

  5. May 5

    E20: An t-aistriú ón mbunscoil go dtí an iarbhunscoil

    Tá aistrithe mar ghnáthchuid den bhunoideachas, lena n-áirítear, den chuid is mó, an t-aistriú ón mbunscoil nó ón scoil speisialta go dtí an iarbhunscoil. Tógtar ar réamhfhoghlaim, ar fhéinluach agus ar fhéiniúlacht na bpáistí agus iad ag bogadh ón mbaile go dtí an réamhscoil agus ar aghaidh tríd an mbunscoil. Leagann sé sin bunchloch thábhachtach do bhogadh go dtí an iarbhunscoil. Chun an t-aistear tábhachtach seo a phlé, tá John O’Donnabháin (múinteoir meánscoile) agus Cian Ó Conghaile (múinteoir bunscoile) linn don eipeasóid seo.

    E20: An t-aistriú ón mbunscoil go dtí an iarbhunscoil

  6. 11/26/2025

    E18: Child agency - From understanding to practice (Part 1) – Dr Siobhán Keenan Fitzgerald and Shelly Furlong.

    ‘Child agency’ and ‘child voice’ are terms that are often used in conversations about curriculum change. Sometimes, however, this can feel abstract or difficult to translate into practice. Over these two episodes, we want to unpack what child agency really is, why it matters, and how teachers can support it in their classrooms. In the first episode, we focus on understanding child agency, what it is, why it matters, its impact, and some of the challenges teachers might face. In the second episode, we move into the practical side, looking at how curriculum and classroom practice can actively foster agency. The NCCA Primary Podcast is available on the ⁠NCCA Website⁠, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other podcast hosting platforms. Join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #nccapod  To find out more about primary curriculum developments visit ncca.ie/primary   Follow us on social media:  Facebook: @nccaireland   Instagram: ncca_irl   LinkedIn: NCCAie   X: @nccaie

    E18: Child agency - From understanding to practice (Part 1) – Dr Siobhán Keenan Fitzgerald and Shelly Furlong.

  7. 11/26/2025

    E19: Child agency - From understanding to practice (Part 2) - Dr Siobhán Keenan Fitzgerald and Shelly Furlong.

    Child agency’ and ‘child voice’ are terms that are often used in conversations about curriculum change. Sometimes, however, this can feel abstract or difficult to translate into practice. Over these two episodes, we want to unpack what child agency really is, why it matters, and how teachers can support it in their classrooms. In the first episode, we focus on understanding child agency, what it is, why it matters, its impact, and some of the challenges teachers might face. In the second episode, we move into the practical side, looking at how curriculum and classroom practice can actively foster agency. The NCCA Primary Podcast is available on the ⁠NCCA Website⁠, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other podcast hosting platforms. Join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #nccapod  To find out more about primary curriculum developments visit ncca.ie/primary   Follow us on social media:  Facebook: @nccaireland   Instagram: ncca_irl   LinkedIn: NCCAie   X: @nccaie

    E19: Child agency - From understanding to practice (Part 2) - Dr Siobhán Keenan Fitzgerald and Shelly Furlong.

  8. 11/19/2025

    E17: 'What makes learning inclusive?' Exploring the redeveloped curriculum (Dr Catherine Merrigan and Dr Barry Morrissey)

    In this episode we discuss Inclusion and the Primary Curriculum Framework (PCF), what it means for a child to experience an inclusive education and flexibility as the cornerstone of inclusive practice. Our guests on this podcast are Dr Barry Morrissey (Dublin City University) and Dr Catherine Merrigan (National Council for Special Education).  Barry and Catherine also discuss inclusive relationships and collaborative learning, the Additional Support Pathways and a responsive approach to teaching and learning. The NCCA Primary Podcast is available on the NCCA Website, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other podcast hosting platforms. Join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #nccapod  To find out more about primary curriculum developments visit ncca.ie/primary   Follow us on social media:  Facebook: @nccaireland   Instagram: ncca_irl   LinkedIn: NCCAie   X: @nccaie  E17: ‘Cad a dhéanann an fhoghlaim chuimsitheach?’ Ag iniúchadh an churaclaim athfhorbartha (An Dr Liz Catherine Merrigan agus an Dr Barry Morrissey) Sa chlár seo, pléimid cuimsiú agus an Creatchuraclam na Bunscoile (CnaB) — cad is brí le hoideachas cuimsitheach do pháiste agus an solúbthacht mar bhunchloch na cleachtais chuimsithí. Tá An Dr Barry Morrissey (Ollscoil Chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath) agus An Dr Catherine Merrigan (An Chomhairle Náisiúnta um Oideachas Speisialta) linn mar aíonna ar an bpodchraoladh seo. Pléann Barry agus Catherine freisin caidrimh chuimsitheacha agus foghlaim chomhoibríoch, na Conairí Tacaíochta Breise, agus cur chuige freagrúil i leith teagaisc agus foghlama. Tá Podchraoladh Bunscoile an CNCM ar fáil ar shuíomh gréasáin an CNCM, ar Spotify, ar Apple Podcasts agus ar ardáin eile a óstálann podchraoltaí. Glac páirt sa chomhrá ar na meáin shóisialta leis an haischlib #nccapod Chun tuilleadh eolais a fháil faoi fhorbairtí curaclaim sa bhunscoil, tabhair cuairt ar ncca.ie/primary Lean muid ar na meáin shóisialta:  Facebook: @nccaireland   Instagram: ncca_irl   LinkedIn: NCCAie   X: @nccaie

    E17: 'What makes learning inclusive?' Exploring the redeveloped curriculum (Dr Catherine Merrigan and Dr Barry Morrissey)
See All (27)

About

Welcome to the NCCA primary podcast, a podcast from the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment. We speak to teachers, principals, researchers and other stakeholders, providing a space where we can bring together and share different ideas and perspectives. We hope that this will spark your own conversations around curriculum and we welcome you to get in touch with the podcast by emailing us at podcast@ncca.ie or by using the hashtag #nccapodcast to continue the conversation on social media.

Information

You Might Also Like