Why are we still inflicting the cruel, outdated Leaving Cert on students?

Grind school culture is a means of gaming the system available only to the wealthy

However, as soon as they enter senior cycle education, much of this progress comes to an abrupt halt. The existing senior cycle curriculum dictates that we revert back to the prescribed rote learning methods of old, prioritising teaching to the exam and other restrictive teaching methodologies.

That’s not the only injustice. Our current system is rigged to favour those that can afford grinds and private tutoring, incorporating exam techniques disguised as study skills. In effect, this ‘grind school’ culture is a means of gaming the system and is a sad indictment of our senior cycle education.

Meanwhile Australia has committed to educational reform to promote inclusion and equity. Its educational bodies are implementing strategies to improve outcomes, pathways for further studies, and formative assessment, among other reforms to make the learning experience more responsive to student needs. As other countries take the difficult decisions and make the necessary investments, the Irish education system is in danger of becoming less competitive on the international stage.

In addition, we need to look at the way we assign places to students in Higher Education Institutions . Ultimately, we hope that these discussions will lead to a consensus on our national vision for Irish education into the future.

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