Research bursaries awarded to M. Oid. san Oideachas Lán-Ghaeilge students at Mary Immaculate College
October 11, 2017
On Saturday 07 October 2017, the Chairperson of An Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta (COGG), An tUas. Dónal Ó hAiniféin, awarded research bursaries to the current cohort of M. Oid. san Oideachas Lán-Ghaeilge students in Mary Immaculate College, Limerick. A total of nineteen bursaries of up to €6,000 per student were awarded. At the awards ceremony an tUas. Dónal Ó hAiniféin said “COGG are delighted to support students on this excellent postgraduate programme, and the staff at Mary Immaculate College are to be highly commended for their pioneering work in this continuously evolving sector”.
Tús turais nua sa ghort: An Dr T.J. Ó Ceallaigh, Comhordaitheoir an Chláir, Hayley Roe, mac léinn an chláir agus An tUas. Dónal Ó h’Ainiféin, Cathaoirleach COGG
Tús curtha leis an Aistear Taighde: An Dr T.J. Ó Ceallaigh, Comhordaitheoir an Chláir, Bríd Ní Fhéinne, mac léinn an chláir agus An tUas. Dónal Ó h’Ainiféin, Cathaoirleach COGG
The Programme Director, An Dr T.J. Ó Ceallaigh indicated that teacher preparation and professional development are critical steps in the evolution of effective language immersion education in Ireland. Speaking at the event, he said: “Despite the diverse and dynamic nature of immersion programmes, there is a significant dearth of research on a wide variety of topics relating to teacher development in immersion education. Now more than ever, emphasis needs to be placed on research and on teacher education and continuous professional development to reflect on and investigate the merits and challenges of Irish-medium immersion education in and outside Gaeltacht areas. Such meaningful professional dialogue is key for the continued success and growth of Irish-medium education in Ireland and language immersion education across the globe. We greatly appreciate the support provided by COGG”.
The Chief Executive of COGG, Muireann Ní Mhóráin said “I would like to congratulate Mary Immaculate College and the course director, An Dr T.J. Ó Ceallaigh for developing this master’s programme at such a pivotal moment for Gaeltacht and Irish-medium immersion education. It is certain that this programme will be of great benefit both to students and, consequently, to their schools”.
The postgraduate programme, An M. Oid. san Oideachas Lán-Ghaeilge was officially launched in November 2013. It is the first postgraduate hybrid programme in the Republic of Ireland to incorporate a coherent set of modules designed specifically for immersion educators and other professionals in Irish-medium education in and outside Gaeltacht areas. Additional information in relation to this blended learning, cross-sectoral programme, An M. Oid. san Oideachas Lán-Ghaeilge, can be accessed here or by contacting the Programme Director, An Dr T.J. Ó Ceallaigh ag tj.oceallaigh@mic.ul.ie
Ar chúl: Cathaoirleach na Comhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta (COGG), An tUas. Dónal Ó h’Ainiféin, An Dr Neasa Ní Chuaig, Léachtóir ar an gClár, An Dr T.J. Ó Ceallaigh, Comhordaitheoir an Chláir, Peadar Ó Tuathail, Joe Ó hEachteirn Sa lár: Donncha Ó Treasaigh, Bríd Ní Fhéinne, Eliosia Ní Lorcáin, Bríd Ní Sheighin, Lisa Nic Dhoinnléibhe, Máire Uí Dhifaigh, Orlaith Ní Fhoghlú, Hayley Roe, Aoife Ní Dhonnabháin, Yvonne de Faoite Suite chun tosaigh: Máirtín Pléimeann, Méabh Nic an tSaoir, Muireann Ní Arrachtáin, Niamh Uí Chadhla, Elaine Ní Longaigh, Máiréad Ní Chatháin Uí Chonchúir
