Are you interested in pursuing a career in post-primary teaching? The Post-primary Teaching Open Day at MIC Thurles, which takes place on Saturday 6 November, invites students who are currently in further education programmes and mature students to explore the programmes on offer and the facilities available at the Thurles campus.
Post-primary Teaching Open Day at MIC Thurles
Dr Finn Ó Murchú, Head of School of Education (Post-Primary) at MIC Thurles said: ‘We’re looking forward to welcoming school students, parents and guidance counsellors back to our wonderful campus for our Open Day. We want people to really experience the unique offering we have here. MIC Thurles is expanding and developing and our prominent place within the town of Thurles is leading to exciting developments. The campus, which is situated right at the heart of Thurles town and its amenities, was this year central in the €3 million Thurles Market Quarter development plan and our own plans include designs for additional accommodation and parking spaces and playing fields on the MIC grounds.‘
MIC Thurles, which has seen a near trebling of student numbers, to close to 500, since its incorporation by MIC in 2016, offers six concurrent teacher education programmes of four-year duration. Students can choose from a number of subject combinations in the areas of Gaeilge, Mathematics, Business Studies, Religious Studies, and Accounting. These concurrent teacher education programmes are structured so that the school placement and education components are included in each year of the programme. All programmes at the College are accredited and recognised by the Teaching Council and graduates are qualified to teach to honours Leaving Certificate level after completion of their degree. Dr Ó Murchú is delighted to say that the current academic year has seen full employment for all graduates across all of MIC Thurles’ programmes.
Beibhinn Byrne, fourth year BA in Education Business Studies and Religious Studies student says: ‘The best advice I can offer is to get to the MIC Thurles Open Day. As soon as you step on campus you’ll feel the warm energy and buzz around the place. There’s such a sense of community. Everyone at MIC Thurles, be it a lecturer, librarian or another member of the College community, is there to push you to be your best as a person and as a teacher.’
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