[byhookorbycrook]

Majority of resource positions are not "safe" as they depend on children leaving the school and the hours leaving with them-if that makes sense.

[muckisluck]

That's true but if you are lucky enough to get appointed to one in a permanent capacity you will have panel rights on the Special Panel should the resource hours be discontinued for whatever reason. Not to be sneezed at in this day and age. However I do get your point that full recognition is best. As I've explained before that can be got buy going the British route. "There is more than one way to skin a cat" is how they say it in my neck of the woods

[L_S1991]

It seems most of you think going the English route might be the best option for me, and it seems to be for a lot of people nowadays as I'm always hearing about people leaving to go abroad to get their qualifications! Just it's a pity as I really don't think that will be an option for me. Better dig out my LC Irish books it seems!!

[muckisluck]

Best of luck whatever you decide.

[Mayo1991]

Hi

Sorry if this post is in the wrong place, I've never used this before?! I'm a 4th year Physiotherapy student in Dublin due to graduate this August. I'm interested in Primary school teaching, but am unsure as how to go about it. I know theres the Hibernia course online but I don't think my degree is acceptable for that. I got a B1 in Hons Irish in the LC and an A1 in Pass Maths, I don't know if that makes any difference? I don't have any teaching experience!! Any information would be greatly appreciated...thanks!!

[muckisluck]

Originally Posted by Mayo1991

Hi

Sorry if this post is in the wrong place, I've never used this before?! I'm a 4th year Physiotherapy student in Dublin due to graduate this August. I'm interested in Primary school teaching, but am unsure as how to go about it. I know theres the Hibernia course online but I don't think my degree is acceptable for that. I got a B1 in Hons Irish in the LC and an A1 in Pass Maths, I don't know if that makes any difference? I don't have any teaching experience!! Any information would be greatly appreciated...thanks!!

You should investigate the Post Graduate route in all the colleges that provide teacher education. I don't see why your current degree wouldn't be acceptable. MWhile many post grads have an arts degree by no means all do and graduates from any kind of science degree are normally encouraged when looking to teach. You also need Hons. English for the post grad but you probably have that too.Good luck.