Localteachers atFEILTE

Over 1,000 teachers and members of the public celebrated innovation in teaching and learning at FÉILTE 2017 (the Festival of Education in Learning and Teaching Excellence) which took place last weekend in the RDS, Dublin. Hosted by the Teaching Council, FÉILTE, which is now in its sixth year, has grown to be one of the largest gatherings of teachers in Ireland.

The event was addressed by Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton TD. Keynote presentations were delivered by founder of AsIAm, Adam Harris and disability rights campaigner, Joanne O’Riordan.

The festival featured a Teachmeet and a Researchmeet, as well as panel discussions on inclusive education and the effectiveness of homework, chaired by broadcaster Keelin Shanley.

Sean Kelleher, Crena Shevlin, Carole Carrgher, Sinéad Kelly, St Olivers Community College, Rathmullen Road at the FEILTE 2017.