Education Minister Norma Foley has been key to progress Leaving Cert reforms aimed at allowing students demonstrate skills without relying solely on June’s final exams. Picture posedUniversity staff developing new Leaving Cert science subjects have distanced themselves from crucial syllabus changes over concerns about inequality and poorly resourced schools. Education Minister Norma Foley has been key to progress Leaving Cert reforms aimed at allowing students demonstrate skills without relying solely on June’s final exams. “The introduction of the revised science specifications will also be accompanied by a strong package of supports for teachers. “Ahead of the introduction of the revised science specifications, comprehensive teacher professional learning supports will be provided by Oide, the integrated professional support service.”

Source: Irish Independent June 23, 2024 14:48 UTC