Froebel College of Education
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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, along with Coláiste Mhuire
of Marino and the Church of Ireland College of Education
Rathmines has been associated with Trinity College, Dublin
, which both awards the degree of Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.) and the Higher Diploma in Education (Primary Teaching). Since September 2010, incoming students of Froebel College are being accredited by National University of Ireland, Maynooth (NUIM).
Froebel Education is associated with progressive child-centred education. It seeks to foster quality teaching and learning, creativity, integration and sound practical classroom management in whatever situations teachers work with children.
Froebel College of Education takes its name from the 19th century German educator, and founder of Kindergarten
, Friedrich Fröbel (1782 - 1852). He advocated reverence for the child, learning through activity, exploration of the environment, enjoyment of beauty in all its manifestations and acceptance of the gifts of each individual.
Froebel has a long history of training top quality teachers.These are now teaching all over Ireland
. NUI Maynooth will establish a “Froebel Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education” and award Froebel degrees.
Dominican Order
The Order of Preachers , after the 15th century more commonly known as the Dominican Order or Dominicans, is a Catholic religious order founded by Saint Dominic and approved by Pope Honorius III on 22 December 1216 in France...
. It is one of five Colleges in Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
which is recognized by the Department of Education and Skills for the training and education of national school teachers.
Froebel College, along with Coláiste Mhuire
Coláiste Mhuire
Coláiste Mhuire, which is part of the Marino Institute of Education , 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...
of Marino and 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...
Rathmines has been associated with Trinity College, Dublin
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...
, which both awards the degree of Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.) and the Higher Diploma in Education (Primary Teaching). Since September 2010, incoming students of Froebel College are being accredited by National University of Ireland, Maynooth (NUIM).
Froebel Education is associated with progressive child-centred education. It seeks to foster quality teaching and learning, creativity, integration and sound practical classroom management in whatever situations teachers work with children.
Froebel College of Education takes its name from the 19th century German educator, and founder of Kindergarten
Kindergarten
A kindergarten is a preschool educational institution for children. The term was created by Friedrich Fröbel for the play and activity institute that he created in 1837 in Bad Blankenburg as a social experience for children for their transition from home to school...
, Friedrich Fröbel (1782 - 1852). He advocated reverence for the child, learning through activity, exploration of the environment, enjoyment of beauty in all its manifestations and acceptance of the gifts of each individual.
History
The college was established in 1943 by the Congregation of Dominican Sisters Sion Hill.Froebel has a long history of training top quality teachers.These are now teaching all over Ireland
Move to NUI Maynooth
As of 2013, Froebel College of Education will be situated at National University of Ireland, MaynoothNational University of Ireland, Maynooth
The National University of Ireland, Maynooth , was founded by the Universities Act, 1997 as a constituent university of the National University of Ireland. It is Ireland's second oldest university, having been formed from St Patrick's College, Maynooth, itself founded in 1795.The university is...
. NUI Maynooth will establish a “Froebel Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education” and award Froebel degrees.