Education and the Irish Language in the Free State (Leaving Cert History): Flashcards
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Year Irish Free State gained independence
Year Irish Free State gained independence
1922
Year Department of Education established
Year Department of Education established
1921
Year free primary education introduced
Year free primary education introduced
1923
Main goal of Free State education reforms
Main goal of Free State education reforms
Instil Irish values, culture & language
Status of Irish language in schools
Status of Irish language in schools
Compulsory subject
Irish language requirement for teachers
Irish language requirement for teachers
Required to be proficient in Irish
State exams requiring Irish
State exams requiring Irish
Intermediate Certificate & Leaving Certificate
What are Gaeltacht areas?
What are Gaeltacht areas?
Irish-speaking areas
Year of University Education Act
Year of University Education Act
1926
Main aim of University Education Act 1926
Main aim of University Education Act 1926
Address governance & structure of higher education
Key teacher challenge in early Free State
Key teacher challenge in early Free State
Shortage of qualified teachers
Key resource challenge for schools
Key resource challenge for schools
Scarcity of textbooks & educational resources
Rural school challenge re: class sizes
Rural school challenge re: class sizes
High pupil-teacher ratios