Radical Reform in Irish Schools, 1900-1922: The 'New Education' Turn
This book examines the radical reform that occurred during the final two decades of British rule in Ireland when William Starkie (1860–1920) presided as Resident Commissioner for the Board. Following the lead of industrialized nations, Irish members of parliament sought to encourage the establishment of a state-funded school system during the early nineteenth century. The year 1831 saw the creation of the Irish National School System. Central to its workings was the National Board of Education which had the responsibility for distributing government funds to aid in the building of schools, the payment of inspectors and teachers, the publication of textbooks, and the cost of teacher training. In the midst of radical political and cultural change within Ireland, visionaries and leaders like Starkie filled an indispensable role in Irish education. They oversaw the introduction of a radical child-centered primary school curriculum, often referred to as the ‘new education’. Filling a gap in Irish history, this book provides a much needed overview of the changes that occurred in primary education during the 22 years leading up to Ireland’s independence.

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Radical Reform in Irish Schools, 1900-1922: The 'New Education' Turn
This book examines the radical reform that occurred during the final two decades of British rule in Ireland when William Starkie (1860–1920) presided as Resident Commissioner for the Board. Following the lead of industrialized nations, Irish members of parliament sought to encourage the establishment of a state-funded school system during the early nineteenth century. The year 1831 saw the creation of the Irish National School System. Central to its workings was the National Board of Education which had the responsibility for distributing government funds to aid in the building of schools, the payment of inspectors and teachers, the publication of textbooks, and the cost of teacher training. In the midst of radical political and cultural change within Ireland, visionaries and leaders like Starkie filled an indispensable role in Irish education. They oversaw the introduction of a radical child-centered primary school curriculum, often referred to as the ‘new education’. Filling a gap in Irish history, this book provides a much needed overview of the changes that occurred in primary education during the 22 years leading up to Ireland’s independence.

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Radical Reform in Irish Schools, 1900-1922: The 'New Education' Turn

Radical Reform in Irish Schools, 1900-1922: The 'New Education' Turn

Radical Reform in Irish Schools, 1900-1922: The 'New Education' Turn

Radical Reform in Irish Schools, 1900-1922: The 'New Education' Turn

Overview

This book examines the radical reform that occurred during the final two decades of British rule in Ireland when William Starkie (1860–1920) presided as Resident Commissioner for the Board. Following the lead of industrialized nations, Irish members of parliament sought to encourage the establishment of a state-funded school system during the early nineteenth century. The year 1831 saw the creation of the Irish National School System. Central to its workings was the National Board of Education which had the responsibility for distributing government funds to aid in the building of schools, the payment of inspectors and teachers, the publication of textbooks, and the cost of teacher training. In the midst of radical political and cultural change within Ireland, visionaries and leaders like Starkie filled an indispensable role in Irish education. They oversaw the introduction of a radical child-centered primary school curriculum, often referred to as the ‘new education’. Filling a gap in Irish history, this book provides a much needed overview of the changes that occurred in primary education during the 22 years leading up to Ireland’s independence.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9783030742843
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Publication date: 07/18/2022
Edition description: 1st ed. 2021
Pages: 307
Product dimensions: 5.83(w) x 8.27(h) x (d)

About the Author

Teresa O’Doherty is President of the Marino Institute for Education and Adjunct Professor at Trinity College Dublin. Having been a teacher, educator, and scholar for over twenty years, her research revolves around teacher education and the history of education. Together with Tom O’Donoghue, Teresa published the book, Irish Speakers and Schooling in the Gaeltacht, 1900 to the Present (Palgrave) in 2019.

Tom O’Donoghue is Professor of Education in the Graduate School of Education at The University of Western Australia, Australia, and Elected Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Social Sciences and the Royal Historical Society, UK. In 2021, he is also Full Visiting professor at the University College Dublin. He co-authored Irish Speakers and Schooling in the Gaeltacht, 1900 to the Present with Teresa O’Doherty.

Table of Contents

Chapter One: Introduction

Chapter Two: The Antiquated Administration of Irish Education

Chapter Three: The Revised Programme of Primary Instruction

Chapter Four: Attempts to Influence Government Policy

Chapter Five: Policy on School Inspection and Visits to Schools

Chapter Six: Continuing Efforts to Seek to Improve Irish Primary School Education

Chapter Seven: The Inclusion of the Irish Language and Irish History in Primary Schools

Chapter Eight: The Disaffection of National School Teachers and the Establishment of the Dill Committee

Chapter Nine: The Commissioners and the Killanin and Molony Inquiries

Chapter Ten: Conclusion

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“Timely, original and scholarly, this book is compulsory reading for anyone interested in the history of education in Ireland and the history of modern Ireland more broadly. The compelling narrative questions various invented traditions in Irish education in the period 1900-1922, shining a spotlight on the life and work of William Starkie, Resident Commissioner for National Education in the period 1899-1920. The book contributes significantly to the body of scholarship on the growth of child-centred education internationally and examines the reforms of Irish schooling during the early decades of the 20th century.”

-Judith Harford, Professor of Education, University College Dublin, Ireland.

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