Further Education Network
FEN is a forum for those involved in Further Education in Ireland to discuss matters of concern and share resources and research, on and offline.
FEN is an independent, voluntary community of practice group. If you would like to be added to our mailing list, contact us at [email protected]. The aim of FEN is to provide a forum for those involved in Further Education in Ireland to discuss matters that concern us and to share ideas, resources and research both online and through events.
25/09/2020
An FE teacher, first time teaching Disability Awareness
, Level 6, is looking to contact FET practitioners with experience of the module. DM if you can assist, Thank you !
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https://twitter.com/FurtherEdNet/status/1308473860766027776?s=20
FE Network on Twitter “FE teacher - first time teaching Disability Awareness Level 6 is looking to contact FET practitioners with experience of the module. DM if u can assist👍 ”
09/06/2019
DCU and FETRC have been involved in an Erasmus+ project called ICARO that was looking at the development of an online curriculum for soft skills for adults seeking employment. We are having a seminar on the findings of the project on Thursday 20th June in DCU St Patrick's Campus from 9.30 to 1.00 pm followed by lunch. All interested in this area are welcome and just need to register through this EventBrite Invitation - https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/icaro-soft-skills-seminar-tickets-62994397940
ICARO Soft Skills Seminar Please join us at a morning event presenting the learning of the ERASMUS+ ICARO project. ICARO aimed to develop a blended learning curriculum on soft skills for unemployed adults. The Spanish partner, SEF Europa, Servicio Regional de Empleo y Formación de la Región de Murcia, led the project with ...
18/12/2018
FE Network on Twitter “V. interesting opportunity for people interested in Financial Justice/Social Justice/Development Ed./Economics - integrating issues of financial justice in to QQI qualifications? co-ordinated by FET practitioner Niav Keating ”
03/10/2018
FE Network on Twitter “Assessment tail wagging the programme dog? Opportunity to share experiences and thoughts on Assessment in FET-Wed. 10 Oct. Gresham Hotel-joint ECVET & event..check out link for more info https://t.co/YDaxVggGvh https://t.co/4bPVVq...
27/09/2018
Assessment in Further Education Event - With less then 2 weeks to go, keep the date - Wednesday 10 October in the Gresham Hotel. As there is a Wait List - we are requesting, if you have an invite and cannot make it, please cancel your invite to allow others to attend... and there is still time to join the Wait List - visit … or email for more information.
Assessment in Further Education Further Education Network, EPALE and ECVET are teaming up to host the next Further Education Network Meeting. The event will focus on QQI's Green Paper on Assessment of Learners and Learning which sets out a framework and context for discussing assessment issues. Dr. Peter Cullen, Head of Validation...
18/07/2018
We are delighted to say, ECVET and the FENetwork are holding a meeting on Wednesday 10 October 2018 in the Gresham Hotel. 's Dr. Paul Cullen will speak on the Green Paper on Assessment.
Group discussions will follow with a view to writing up submissions. To register for a ticket to this free event, visit
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/assessment-in-further-education-tickets-47428569127 … and 👏to Laura, Adult Learning in Ireland
More details to follow ...
22/05/2018
Please click on the invitation from John Lalor to take part in survey on Changing Nature and Role of Vocational Education and Training in Europe (to support EU in setting objectives for post-2020 VET cooperation) https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/ChangingVET2035 …, it is anonymous and takes 15 - 20mins
Online Questionnaire “Vocational Education and Training 2035” EUSurvey is an online survey-management system built for the creation and publishing of globally accessible forms, such as user satisfaction surveys and public consultations.
You are very welcome to get in contact if you would like to share ideas/practice on Assessment in FET at autumn meeting...commit now and regret at leisure!
22/03/2018
All welcome to the 13th FE Network meeting - This one is on QQI related matters on Thursday 22 March at 7.00 p.m. in NCI.....Highly topical given the publication this month of QQI's Green Paper on Assessment
12/03/2018
As we get ready for our next visit to NCI, we're interested to hear from teachers with something to say on QQI related matters, such as their approach to assessment or their experience of prescriptive programme descriptors. How do teachers overcome challenges when reconciling students' needs with programme requirements? Let us know
As our next meeting on Thursday 22 March at 7.00 p.m in National College of Ireland (NCIRL) approaches, we've made a short presentation of recent talks given at FE Network meetings. Many thanks again to all the presenters. This time we will host a themed meeting on QQI - If you have something to say about QQI, we would be delighted to hear from you. Speakers welcome.
26/02/2018
An opportunity for FET practitioners to share experiences/views/research/suggestions on QQI related matters...all welcome...
A date for your diary. More details to follow ...
15/11/2017
Hats off to all grads Autumn 2017 and as said it's a major achievement and he urged grads to be the arrow not the target and turn up the heat!
FE Network on Twitter “Hats off to all grads Autumn 2017 and as said it's a major achievement & urged grads to be the arrow not the target and turn up the heat! https://t.co/hOYGOHEfP6”
15/11/2017
Many thanks to who spoke at the lastFE Network meeting about setting up a Special Interest Group (SIG) to create a united voice for FE and adult education practitioners
15/11/2017
FET teaching and learning happening in many contexts - Many thanks to Angela Cameron who shared her experiences of working in Dochas Centre Mountjoy Prison at our last FE Network meeting
15/11/2017
Frontline Training are seeking Tutors with backgrounds in Nursing, Social Care, Psychology or Occupational Therapy to join their existing panel for a range of projects coming up Nationwide. Train the Trainer is not essential as they can provide this training. They require passionate people with initiative and a desire to inspire others. If this is you, send your resume to [email protected] or phone 057 8713993.
13/11/2017
Elva Duggan and Anne Molloy shared information on funding of VET learner and staff international mobility and the EPALE website at our FE Network meeting 6 November 2017 - Many thanks for sharing this valuable information, below is a link to the VET Mobility presentation
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ScPKm95nP5J4omfRn3HG1PCpjJlCMCSY/view?usp=sharing …
13/11/2017
"I have an intellectual disability but it does not define me" - Many thanks to Laura , Mark and Michael for their clear and powerful presentation on Inclusive Education
13/11/2017
To Charlain Pepper for her great presentation and to for her ongoing support - many thanks
08/11/2017
No triskaidekaphobia here! A big thank you👏 to the 13 prime speakers at FE Network meeting 6 Novermber 2017
06/11/2017
At our first we didn't even have a name - Now, and following on from our recent attendance , we are celebrating our 12th meeting, tonight from 6.30 p.m. in the School of Education, Maynooth.
We hope to see you tomorrow, with our guest speakers including ...
Elva Duggan will be speaking at FE Network meeting Monday 6 November 2017 , with
Regina Beirne will be sharing her research on Self and Peer Assessment for students
Sarah Coss Associate staff member & BTEI Co-ordinator&tutor will speak on informal learning
Anne Molloy to speak on Professional Development through European Collaboration
FE Network on Twitter “All welcome to the FE Network meeting-some of the topics Peer&Self assessment,Mentoring&Motivating,Prison Education,Policy making strategies”
Interested in Policy making strategies for FET practitioners? Hear from Michael Kenny FE Network meeting
FE Network will also welcome Katie O'Rourke that evening, thanks Katie
Mary Stokes is to speak at the meeting, thanks in advance Mary
FE Network on Twitter “Some of the topics to be covered at the FE Network meeting Mon. 6 Nov. at 6.30 p.m. School of Education All Welcome”
23/10/2017
Below is a map of the Maynooth campus - the meeting is in the School of Education Building in the North Campus with tea/coffee in the reception area.
Looking forward to meeting you there on Monday 06 November from 6.30 pm. More updates to follow.
10/10/2017
A gentle reminder to keep the date with additional information over the coming days
Keep the Date! Call out for Speakers!
Our first meeting is in Maynooth University on Monday 6 November, time to be announced
03/05/2017
Many thanks to those who shared information and experiences at our recent FE Network meeting in DCU. Get in touch if you would like to give a short talk at our next meeting.
28/04/2017
At our last meeting in DCU, Marie Humphries spoke on the issues facing the job of external authenticators/examiners and their future.
Marie is putting a call out to authenticators who would like to meet-up informally to discuss their work. Just email or DM us and we will be happy to pass on your details.
24/04/2017
DCU welcomes the Further Education Network
We are all looking forward to welcoming you to St Pat's for the Further Education Network in Block D room 205 from 7.30pm tomorrow. Below is a map for the meeting, showing where to find us.
All welcome
Ready for the next FE Network meeting on Tuesday 25 April 7.30 p.m. DCU (Pat's Campus) with to discuss FET topics with other FET practitioners?
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