Annual Report 2024 - Flipbook - Page 69
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Facilitation of the induction process for visiting Confucius Institute teaching staff in UCC and hosting a visit
and seminar with MA in Teaching Chinese students at UCC.
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Provision of CPD and professional support for in-service teachers and teacher candidates in ITE.
Impact:
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Sixteen teachers completed registration in 2024 (2 Japanese, 6 Chinese, 7 Polish, 1 Portuguese)
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Five teachers are currently in the process of Droichead induction.
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Improved recognition for internationally qualified teachers, fostering opportunities for better integration
and job security
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Enhanced sustainability of language provision by securing qualified teachers, thereby ensuring the
availability of these subjects for state examinations and maintaining strong student engagement
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Increased teacher well-being as a result of access to registration
Next Steps
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Continue to support teachers in completing registration and induction
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Advocate for adjustments in Droichead criteria to reflect diverse teaching contexts, such as peripatetic
and blended learning, and to recognise international qualifications
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Expand professional development opportunities to support teachers in more recently added languages
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Collaborate with stakeholders to address systemic barriers to teacher supply, registration and
employment
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