The Programme
Inspire Learning offers Student Teaching Programs for Early Childhood (Montessori), Primary (Elementary) and Secondary (Middle School and High School) student teachers. Our programs are located in the beautiful West of Ireland, predominately in County Mayo. Student teachers are placed in schools that welcome the opportunity to host international student teachers; student teachers will move from observing the cooperating teacher to devising study plans to leading a class on their own.
Student teaching candidates are required to register with their home universities to obtain their requirements for earning academic credit for their student teaching experience. Participants in our Student Teach in Ireland program will be supervised by a certified Irish teacher, who will evaluate and mentor each student teacher on a weekly basis.
Looking for Observational experience in the classroom? Check out Observational Programmes.
Programme Inclusions:
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Student Teaching Placement with Local Irish School
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24/7 emergency support during placement
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Problem resolution & support available 7 days/week
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Accommodation arrangement
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Process all relevant paperwork
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Act as liaison between school, student, academic supervisor and University
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Practical arrival information
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Handbook on living in Ireland
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Provide resources outlining the Irish education system and its curriculum
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Arrangement of optional cultural outings
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Check with your Academic Advisor about your eligibility for academic credit
Exceptional Schools Incredible Experience
Types of Schools:
We are extremely proud to be associated with the schools that participate in our student teacher program. The schools are of the highest caliber, with outstanding teachers and staff who are delighted to work with student teachers enabling them to learn, grow and flourish in their placement.
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Well regarded crèche’s and Montessori schools that use the Aistear curriculum, which is the new early childhood curriculum framework for children from birth to six years in Ireland.
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Primary/Elementary schools as well as Secondary schools located in the West of Ireland mainly in Mayo and Galway play host to our international students and have excellent academic and sport programs for their students.
Requirements:
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and have completed three years of their Education degree – early childhood, primary (elementary), or secondary (middle school and high school) – with a minimum GPA of 3.5.
For practical experience, applicants must also have previous student teaching experience to participate in this international program.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Participants must have a very good level of spoken, reading and writing English