Coláiste Mhuire
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Coláiste Mhuire, which is part of the Marino Institute of Education (Institiud Oideachais Marino), is a primary teacher training college which is affiliated with Trinity College, Dublin
. It is located on Griffith Avenue, Dublin 9. Coláiste Mhuire is primarily focused on providing for pre-service primary education. Courses are provided in association with the Church of Ireland College of Education
, Froebel College of Education
and Trinity College, Dublin. Degrees and diplomas are awarded by Trinity College, Dublin.
Coláiste Mhuire is run by the Congregation of Christian Brothers
.
The Irish language
is encouraged and fostered as the medium of communication in the college and also as a focus for teaching and learning.
now the President’s House in St Patrick's College of Education. Cardinal Edward MacCabe who established it as a teacher training college, now known as St. Patrick’s College, acquired Belvedere House for the Christian Brothers initially. In 1875, The Brothers moved to Marino House, on the original Lord Charlemount
demesne, Thomas Adderley step Father to Lord Charlemont was the last resident of the House prior to the move by the brothers, and they have made it their home since.
The college trained brothers who taught throughout the world, on all five continents. In 1926 the congregation became involved in the Irish National School system, and consequentially the college's focus on primary education increased.
In 1929 the Dept. of Education recognised the College as a teacher training college and students were awarded a National Teachers’ Diploma on completion of their course.
Since 1971 Brothers of other orders attended the college, and since 1972 the admission of lay students to Coláiste Mhuire became a permanent arrangement. From this time the B.Ed qualification gained from Coláiste Mhuire is validated from Trinity College Dublin.
In 2005 Mr. Colm O'Ceallacháin was appointed Interim President of Coláiste Mhuire Marino following the resignation of Ms. Caoimhe Máirtín. In 2006 Dr Anne O'Gara was appointed President of Marino Institute of Education.
There is also a Post-Graduate course in Primary Teaching available at Coláiste Mhuire, Marino. This course is of 18 months duration. At the end of the 18 month course, successful students are awarded with a Higher Diploma in Primary Teaching and are recognised as fully qualified primary school teachers.
From 2011-2012, there is a new BSc programme in Education Studies, aimed at those seeking to work in an education-related occupation in business, commerce, government or in youth services generally.
Trinity College, Dublin
Trinity College, Dublin , formally known as the College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Queen Elizabeth near Dublin, was founded in 1592 by letters patent from Queen Elizabeth I as the "mother of a university", Extracts from Letters Patent of Elizabeth I, 1592: "...we...found and...
. It is located on Griffith Avenue, Dublin 9. Coláiste Mhuire is primarily focused on providing for pre-service primary education. Courses are provided in association with the Church of Ireland College of Education
Church of Ireland College of Education
The Church of Ireland College of Education or C.I.C.E. as it is more commonly known is one of five Irish Colleges of Education which provide a Bachelor of Education degree, the qualification generally required to teach in Irish primary schools...
, Froebel College of Education
Froebel College of Education
Froebel College of Education, is located at Sion Hill, Cross Avenue, Blackrock, Dublin and is run by the Dominican Order. It is one of five Colleges in Ireland which is recognized by the Department of Education and Skills for the training and education of national school teachers.Froebel College,...
and Trinity College, Dublin. Degrees and diplomas are awarded by Trinity College, Dublin.
Coláiste Mhuire is run by the Congregation of Christian Brothers
Congregation of Christian Brothers
The Congregation of Christian Brothers is a worldwide religious community within the Catholic Church, founded by Blessed Edmund Rice. The Christian Brothers, as they are commonly known, chiefly work for the evangelisation and education of youth, but are involved in many ministries, especially with...
.
The Irish language
Irish language
Irish , also known as Irish Gaelic, is a Goidelic language of the Indo-European language family, originating in Ireland and historically spoken by the Irish people. Irish is now spoken as a first language by a minority of Irish people, as well as being a second language of a larger proportion of...
is encouraged and fostered as the medium of communication in the college and also as a focus for teaching and learning.
History
In 1831 the residence of the Superior General of the Irish Christian Brothers and the center of teacher training was moved to North Richmond Street (O’Connell Schools) Dublin from Our Lady’s Mount (North Monastery) in Cork. In 1874 it was transferred to Belvedere House in DrumcondraDrumcondra
Drumcondra is the name of several places:* Drumcondra, Dublin, Ireland, a residential area on the Northside of Dublin.** Drumcondra railway station** Drumcondra F.C., former football club...
now the President’s House in St Patrick's College of Education. Cardinal Edward MacCabe who established it as a teacher training college, now known as St. Patrick’s College, acquired Belvedere House for the Christian Brothers initially. In 1875, The Brothers moved to Marino House, on the original Lord Charlemount
James Caulfeild, 1st Earl of Charlemont
James Caulfeild, 1st Earl of Charlemont KP PC was an Irish statesman.The son of the 3rd Viscount Charlemont, he was born in Dublin, and succeeded his father as 4th Viscount in 1734...
demesne, Thomas Adderley step Father to Lord Charlemont was the last resident of the House prior to the move by the brothers, and they have made it their home since.
The college trained brothers who taught throughout the world, on all five continents. In 1926 the congregation became involved in the Irish National School system, and consequentially the college's focus on primary education increased.
In 1929 the Dept. of Education recognised the College as a teacher training college and students were awarded a National Teachers’ Diploma on completion of their course.
Since 1971 Brothers of other orders attended the college, and since 1972 the admission of lay students to Coláiste Mhuire became a permanent arrangement. From this time the B.Ed qualification gained from Coláiste Mhuire is validated from Trinity College Dublin.
In 2005 Mr. Colm O'Ceallacháin was appointed Interim President of Coláiste Mhuire Marino following the resignation of Ms. Caoimhe Máirtín. In 2006 Dr Anne O'Gara was appointed President of Marino Institute of Education.
Courses
The undergraduate course is of three years duration, whereby at the end of the 3 years an Ordinary Bachelor of Education Degree (Level 7) is awarded from Trinity College. In order to obtain a Higher Bachelor of Education Degree (Level 8) a part-time fourth year course must be taken. Application to study for the Higher B-Ed Degree is possible at any year following conferral with an Ordinary B-Ed Degree. Students are eligible to work as fully trained primary teachers while also completing the fourth year to obtain the Higher Degree.There is also a Post-Graduate course in Primary Teaching available at Coláiste Mhuire, Marino. This course is of 18 months duration. At the end of the 18 month course, successful students are awarded with a Higher Diploma in Primary Teaching and are recognised as fully qualified primary school teachers.
From 2011-2012, there is a new BSc programme in Education Studies, aimed at those seeking to work in an education-related occupation in business, commerce, government or in youth services generally.
- Bachelor of Education Degree
- Bachelor of Science Education Studies
- Higher Diploma in Education (Primary)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Intercultural Education
- Post Graduate Diploma in Spirituality & Leadership in Education