Clare teachers say engagement with all parties will be key to successfully implement Leaving Cert reform.
It’s after the Government paused the plan for fifth year students to sit a number of State exam papers.
Education Minister Norma Foley had planned to reform the Leaving Cert next year.
It would have meant students starting fifth year in schools in Clare and elsewhere this September would have sat their English and Irish paper one exams before entering their final year.
The move was opposed by teacher and student representatives groups, and its introduction has now been delayed.
There were suggestions the proposal could add even further stress to students, particularly those who do not do transition year.
Principal of Ennis Community College and Gaelcholáiste an Chláir, Brian O’ Donoghue, says consultation with all stakeholders is needed before changes are made.
However, Norma Foley has denied the overall idea is fully off the table and says she’ll take time to examine the issue further.
There are other proposals being put forward by teachers, including more practical assessments and moving away from theory-based exams.
Vice-Principal, St. Joseph’s Community College, Kilkee, Rebecca Conlon, says time needs to be taken by the Department to evaluate the best way forward.
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