What is Universal Design for Learning? Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an educational framework that aims to provide all students with equal opportunities to learn by addressing the diverse needs, preferences, and abilities of individual learners. The concept of UDL originated in architecture, where “universal design” refers to the creation of environments and products […]
Fight the Power! Climate Change Education: According to the UN, Climate Change is the defining issue of our time and we are at a defining moment. “From shifting weather patterns that threaten food production, to rising sea levels that increase the risk of catastrophic flooding, the impacts of climate change are global in scope and […]
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 […]
With agriculture long seated as a mainstay of both Ireland’s economy and culture, developing expertise to empower the next generation of farmers, food producers and industry advocates through agricultural studies has never held greater importance. As global challenges like climate change, food security and sustainability needs intensify, equipping students with technical capabilities, research acumen and […]
The Euros kicked off last week and brings together 24 nations to compete against each other to win the crown of International European Champions. We thought we’d take this opportunity to take a quick overlook at Euro 2020 Languages and celebrate the languages on offer at the Euros and… who knows, maybe the competition might […]
Embarking on the journey of entrepreneurship can be thrilling yet daunting. With careful planning, creativity and hard work, anyone can turn a business idea into a thriving enterprise. But starting a successful company from scratch requires dedication, resilience and a strategic approach. Before diving in, it’s important to lay the proper groundwork to set your […]
When it comes to workplace safety, health and safety awareness, as well as general knowledge of health and wellbeing, are absolutely vital. No matter what the size and sector of a business, having a qualified occupational first aid practitioner is not just an asset to a company, but is also a statutory requirement in the […]
Blended learning is widely regarded as a method of education in which students learn via a combination of electronic and online media as well as traditional face-to-face teaching. While it has been around as a concept and an educational method for some time, it is only really now in light of Covid-19 that blended learning […]
After over a year of running online classes almost every day YourEnglish.ie recently asked their students why they chose to attend an English course on Zoom during the pandemic. As we are (hopefully!) leaving the Coronavirus era behind us, online education (including face-to-face English classes on Zoom) is bound to stay with us. 5 Reasons To Study […]
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 […]