The Agricultural science body is asking for an update of Leaving Cert syllabus.
A possible return of third-level fees look set to face a legal challenge.
The physics teacher asks “Why aren’t we teaching about global warming in schools?”
Sean is revamping theleavingcert.com - check it out!
For JC students - Choosing the right Leaving Cert subject combination.
A good article from the New York Times on the Irish language.
It’s that time of the year! Even if I had my head in the sand it’d be impossible not to know that everyone’s starting their oral exams. The Irish Oral notes page has shot to the number 1 most viewed in the last few weeks.
Have a look at the page views (each week since before Christmas) for all the oral exam notes and you’ll see what I’m talking about:
If you’re looking for help with the orals we have some helpful samples for the Irish Orals. If you’re doing orals in othe languages why not share your notes (French, German, Spanish) to help out your fellow students?
8 useful applications for taking notes.
Looks like the recession is bringing back a record number of people (4,400) to sit the leaving cert.
Jennie on leaving-cert.net blogs about how to avoid the reality of exams.
Students urged to build an ‘exciting’ career in property…. seriously?
Irish students are learning more about the holocaust.
Exam Revision by Twaise
Thinking of going into teaching? Rozz is wondering why.
The Indo repots on a possible disruption to the Irish Orals.
Apparently this is the single most important study strategy you will ever hear. It’s actually quite useful.
Asked on Gaire.com - University Education: A Privilege Or A Right?
What is an economic depression? Leavonomics explains.
Leaving Cert News and Links from around the web.
New Maths curriculum won’t be agreed until late 2011 at the earliest.
The recession hits transition year through budget cutbacks.
The Post talks about Business and Public Administration courses in college.
Some blogs of Leaving Certers newly added to the blogroll: Cheng Lin. Glitterandmoredoom. Kate.
