Joe McDonald continues his Leadership Blog and gives us an insight into How Managers Improve Team Performance through Leadership Learning. As a manager, or aspiring manager, what can you do you each and every day to improve team performance? Well, remember that truly effective leaders always have absolute clarity in terms of their own […]
If you have decided to do an accredited course, one of the first things you’ll need to know is where the qualification falls of the NFQ. The NFQ – the National Framework of Qualifications – has ten levels. The more difficult or specialised a course, the higher the level. Your Junior Cert is falls at Level 3; if you […]
Study Science at College: Thinking about studying science at college? Interested in pursuing a career in science? Now in its 25th year, Science Week 2020 will take place from November 8th to 15th and to mark the event we thought we’d take a look at some of the options that are open to you if […]
Alternative therapy refers to any medical practice that is not part of conventional Western medicine that can help promote relaxation and a general sense of wellbeing. The rise of alternative therapies has been huge in recent years as more people seek complementary and non-invasive treatments for their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. This trend has […]
Open Training College answer the question “How will I fit a Social Care degree into my busy life?” This is a question that we get asked all the time, and rightly so, because it helps the potential students to get their heads around the level of commitment required when studying a third level degree course. […]
You might think that being a good college student simply means being good at your subject and studying. Of course these are both vital in your journey from school to college and will contribute to your success. But alongside this you need to be aware of certain qualities you will need which will help you […]
There are more e-learning options than ever before. That is one of the reason that ever greater numbers of people are choosing to study this way. All the indications are that e-learning will keep growing. That means one of two things may happen. Either e-learning will grow and complement bricks and mortar educational institutions. Alternatively, it […]
Earlier this month on 19th June the HPAT – Ireland results were released, informing thousands of students of their results of their HPAT – Ireland exams, which they hope will assist them in getting one of the hundreds of places on an undergraduate Medicine and health professions degree programmes in the participating Irish universities. We […]
Tai Chi – The Perfect Activity for You! You’ve probably heard of the ancient Chinese practice called Tai chi and wondered what it is. It originated in China as a martial art and has evolved to become a mind-body practice loved by people the world over whose lives are enriched by the physical and emotional […]
How to Stay Motivated in College During Lockdown: With the reality of colleges moving their classes online, it is imperative that now, more than ever, we make sure that students don’t become disorientated with their studies, lack motivation, get left behind and slip through the cracks. Little research has come out so far of students’ […]