1. Terence macswiney community college
Our Learner Voice Journey

2. Where it all began
Dr. Paula Flynn (2013) The Learner Voice Research Study
Ger Halbert (NCCA) Junior Cycle Reform
Trust
Relationships
Inclusion
Curricular design
Language of Learning

3. Forbairt 2016/2017
Project Title: “Identifying best practice to enhance learner experiences in their transition from Primary to Post-Primary”
Research informed by experts of this transition-First Year students
Implementation of ‘station teaching’ (form of team teaching)
Listening to our students led to a significant change in allocation of resources and promoted collaborative practice among teaching staff
Tokenistic listening V Authentic listening

4. WSE 2017 Student Questionnaire
“Teaching is good in the school” 90.9% agreed
“I am proud to be in this school” 94.3%
“I have a say in how things are done in my school” 67% agreed
Workshops to allow for meaningful student feedback

5. School Self-evaluation
LAOS 2016

6. SSE Student workshop on JCT.ie classroom strategies
Teachers implemented students’ preferred strategies and participated in peer observation
Students became experts in understanding how they were learning and facilitated a workshop for another school
Active Learning
Reflective Practice
Student Voice
Assessment

7. Next steps Student Voice timetabled in Transition Year student-led
Student consultation throughout planning of Gaelcholáiste Mhic Shuibhne
School Code of Behaviour-Restorative Practice CHOICE