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Support for Internationally Qualified Teachers
Action 2.E.1
16 teachers completed registration in 2024
Overview:
The opening of Teaching Council registration for recently introduced languages in January 2023 marked a
significant milestone for language education in Ireland. This step supports the professionalisation and
recognition of internationally qualified teachers of recently introduced and lesser-taught curricular
languages, ensuring these subjects are taught by qualified teachers. It also provides criteria to roadmap
provision of Initial Teacher Education (ITE) in these languages.
Main Aims:
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Support the registration and induction of internationally qualified teachers for newly introduced
(Mandarin Chinese, Polish, Lithuanian, Portuguese) and lesser-taught curricular languages (Japanese,
Russian)
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Address the domestic shortage of qualified teachers for these languages
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Ensure sustainable subject development and promote teacher well-being by supporting them with the
registration process
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Align with national and EU policies on professional recognition and educational standards
Activity:
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Collaboration with the Teaching Council to support teacher registration processes. The Teaching Council
hosted a targeted information session for PPLI teachers and education officers to explain registration
criteria, clarify documentation requirements, and address teacher concerns.
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Guidance and mentoring for teachers navigating the complexities of registration were provided through
regular meetings and check-ins. These sessions supported teachers with acquiring and verifying necessary
documentation and offered tailored explanations of the registration process, addressing linguistic, cultural,
and systemic differences.
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Collaborated with relevant teacher professional networks (e.g., Polish Teachers of Ireland) and cultural
institutes (e.g., Confucius Institute for Mandarin Chinese) to disseminate information effectively and
provide targeted support for migrant language teachers.
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Published a research paper on establishing Asian language initial teacher education in Ireland
(https://doi.org/10.35903/teanga.v31i.7643)
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PPLI also engaged with stakeholders to develop additional teaching and learning capacity through Initial
Teacher Education (ITE), Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes, academic presentations,
and awareness raising campaigns.
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