Special Education

Eva Kealy’s Journey Through the MA in Inclusive and Special Education   Eva Kealy, a dedicated primary educator and Assistant Principal, recently graduated with first-class honours from the MA in Inclusive and Special Education (MAISE) at Hibernia College. With four years’ classroom experience, Eva oversees STEAM programs, Wellbeing initiatives, and the school’s Student Council, fostering creative… Continue Reading From Classroom to Leadership

  For Karen Fahy, enrolling in the MA in Inclusive and Special Education with ICEP Europe and Hibernia College was more than just a career move. It became both a professional milestone and a deeply personal journey that has shaped her teaching practice, her confidence and her future ambitions.  Choosing the Master’s  Karen’s decision to pursue the programme was influenced… Continue Reading The MA in Inclusive and Special Education: A Personal and Professional Journey 

  Georgie Cooney is a Dyslexia tutor for ICEP Europe and the founder of Dystinction Education. As October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, Georgie has written a blog for us on how to identify students who may be dyslexic and strategies to help these learners. Teachers are also short on time and energy during a busy… Continue Reading How Teachers Can Identify and Support Students with Dyslexia 

Insights from Sharon Grady, MA in Inclusive & Special Education Graduate  What does it really mean for inclusion to become part of the daily rhythm of a classroom, rather than just an aspirational goal?  Sharon Grady, a teacher, PhD researcher at University College Cork, and graduate of the MA in Inclusive & Special Education with… Continue Reading Inclusive Classrooms: From Vision to Everyday Practice 

Interview with Dr. Ke Ren (Rita), MA in Inclusive & Special Education The MA in Inclusive and Special Education, a joint programme from ICEP Europe and Hibernia College, is designed for professionals passionate about creating inclusive learning environments. In this interview, we speak with Dr. Ke Ren (Rita), module lead for the Research Methods and… Continue Reading Empowering Inclusive Educators

The Power of Neuroaffirmative Language Imagine you’re reading a short profile about a new pupil joining your class. One version says: “Poor time management, talks too much, easily distracted.” Another says: “Spontaneous, enthusiastic, endlessly curious.”  Same child. Different framing.  Which version helps you see their potential?  Language shapes how we see the world—and each other; how we see our students… Continue Reading Speaking Respectfully: The Power of Neuroaffirmative Language