Education is one of the most highly valued aspirations and characteristics of Irish culture and society. “Even in historic times of great political, economic and social difficulty” (Department of Education and Science, 2004) a desire for education was of utmost importance to the Irish people. From ‘the land of saints and scholars’ to the present day, our culture praises academic success and high achievement. Irish tradition and society constructs the ideals that are shared by many across the population – with a “dynamic and interactive” (Government of Ireland, 1999) relationship identified between education and society. This collaborative relationship is not only a reflection of societal values, but can also contribute to the development
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Social class can be determined based on several indicators – education, occupation, income and geographical location (Canny, 2017). This means, that a student’s social class is determined by the education and occupation of their parents, with education providing a means of social mobility for students and parents alike. The provision of education can depend on the socio-economic background of students and their families. Several groups on the margin of society miss out on educational opportunities due to poor social standing. It is the best practise of educators to wisely implement the curriculum in the classroom to cater for the “changing nature of knowledge and society” (Government of Ireland, 1999) and the individual needs of all students, including those on the …show more content…
Education can act as an aid in defying the boundaries set out by these factors within society. These factors that influence education play a pivotal role in our culture and traditions. These influences can not only affect the educational experience of students, but also their thoughts and opinions that they share with others in society and culture. Stemming from strongly rooted traditions, “education is now regarded as a central plank in the economic, social and cultural development of Irish society” (Department of Education and Skills,
Social class can be determined based on several indicators – education, occupation, income and geographical location (Canny, 2017). This means, that a student’s social class is determined by the education and occupation of their parents, with education providing a means of social mobility for students and parents alike. The provision of education can depend on the socio-economic background of students and their families. Several groups on the margin of society miss out on educational opportunities due to poor social standing. It is the best practise of educators to wisely implement the curriculum in the classroom to cater for the “changing nature of knowledge and society” (Government of Ireland, 1999) and the individual needs of all students, including those on the …show more content…
Education can act as an aid in defying the boundaries set out by these factors within society. These factors that influence education play a pivotal role in our culture and traditions. These influences can not only affect the educational experience of students, but also their thoughts and opinions that they share with others in society and culture. Stemming from strongly rooted traditions, “education is now regarded as a central plank in the economic, social and cultural development of Irish society” (Department of Education and Skills,