The Mater Dei Centre for Catholic Education at DCU Institute of Education launches Conversations from the Classroom podcast series. Find further details and links to the podcast here.

Selected episodes:

Our Chairperson, Dr. Marie Griffin, discussing new structures in Catholic education: What is the Catholic Education Partnership?

Several of the members of the Board of CEP participate in the series: Prof. Andrew McGrady on Catholic Education serving the Common Good in a Liberal Democratic society. Jonathan Tiernan on the Politics of Primary Education in Ireland: Reform in an era of secularisation. Dr. Amalee Meehan engaging in a discussion on Wellbeing, Christian Mindfulness and Catholic Education.

Our CEO, Alan Hynes, speaking at the time in his previous role as Director of St. Senan’s Education Office, engaging in a discussion on Partnership in Catholic Education in Ireland. In another episode he engages in a discussion on the Catholic ethos and the interview process in primary schools.