Education Conference 2011 Webcast Archive

Literacy in a Changing World - Consultative Conference on Education 2011

Friday 18th November

Opening Addresses by Noreen Flynn, President and Milo Walsh, Cathaoirleach Education Committee

Introduction and Overview by Áine Dillon, Education Committee, D 15 and Martin Lynch, Education Committee, D 9

National Assessment Policy and Standardised Testing in Schools: Some issues to consider by Gerry Mac Ruairc, UCD and Introduction to Discussion Groups by Deirbhile Nic Craith, Senior Official

Envisioning Schools Where Literacy Thrives by Eithne Kennedy, St Patrick’s College

Update on Current Issues: Sheila Nunan, General Secretary

Saturday 19th November

Presentation to Seamus Heaney by INTO President, Noreen Flynn