Hibernia College
Hibernia College is a blended learning, higher education third level college dedicated to providing access to flexible, high-quality graduate, postgraduate and professional education employing cutting-edge technology. The Hibernia College School of Education encompasses and guides the initial teacher training programme and professional teaching course offerings of the College.
Coláiste Hibernia | |
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Established | 2000 |
| Address | Block B, Merrion Centre, Merrion Road, Dublin 4 , , |
| Campus | Online |
| Affiliations | QQI |
| Website | http://www.hiberniacollege.com/ |
Education
Hibernia College’s programmes in teacher education are professionally accredited by the Teaching Council of Ireland and awarded by the national qualification authority, Quality and Qualifications Ireland. Master’s programmes are 120 credit awards at level 9, delivered over the course of 24 months.
The Professional Master of Education in Primary Education (to teach ages 4–12) and the Professional Master of Education in Post Primary Education (to teach ages 12–18) programmes prepare, develop and support reflective and critical educators who are academically strong, pedagogically skilled, technologically empowered and responsive to the needs of all citizens in a diverse global society. Both programmes consist of a sequence of modules that reflect the contemporary issues faced by teachers today, and the skills and knowledge required in order to be expert teachers who enable effective learning. The School of Education also delivers a range of Continuing Professional Development courses to thousands of professional educators.
Research
The School of Education pursues research as a core strategy to improve evidence based practice in education and training. The research culture and ethos of the College permeates all aspects of the organisation, building capacity among faculty,
staff and students. The College has partnered with leaders across the field of education, including Harvard University, Economic and Social Research Institute, Law Society of Ireland, National Forum for the Advancement of Teaching and
Learning in Higher Education, Standing Conference on Teacher Education North and South, University College Dublin, Marino Institute of Education, Stranmilllis University and Trinity College Dublin. The following research areas are of particular interest:
• The impact of learning technologies on learning experiences and teaching practices
• Innovation in teaching, learning and assessment
• Innovation in teacher education
• Internationalisation of postgraduate programmes in teacher education
• Bridging the gap between theory and practice in education
• Reflective practice