ED 541 Irish Education Comparative Perspectives
Based in the Gaeltacht region of West Kerry, the course compares the education system in Ireland with that of the United States. Topics addressed include curriculum and instruction, funding and governance, teacher preparation, multiculturalism, language policy, and contemporary school reform. Candidates are introduced to the students and teachers of Dingle, Ireland and experience the Irish educational system in an up-close and personal way. Candidates will observe classrooms in action, learn from Irish teachers and administrators, and meet teacher candidates and their professors. Open to all students in FCE teacher preparation programs.