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Innovation Task Force report

Aidan Kane — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:59:04 +0000

The report of the Innovation Task Force is now available.

http://www.taoiseach.gov.ie/eng/Innovation_Taskforce/

Note: in a previous post I mistakenly said that the chair of this group was Chris Horn, who is indeed one of the group’s most high-profile members–but the chair, is of course, Dermot McCarthy, Secretary to the Government.

What should a good student do in response to the perception of grade inflation?

Aidan Kane — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 22:28:32 +0000

So we’ve been having a ‘debate’ about grade inflation. Much of it has been focussed on the supply-side of the education system, and on one component of demand—from employers. But what of the students?

In particular, let’s think of the individual, good student—of which, at the risk of serious understatement, there are many. What advice would anyone have for a member of this silent minority?

So let’s say you’re a good student: hard-working, engaged, willing to learn, motivated. It might matter to you that grade inflation exists or not, but irrespective, it matters that the perception
of it exists, justified or not, and it matters to you that this might taint your hard-won grades, and so perhaps first job prospects, next postgrad steps, or maybe it just offends your sense of justice.

What should you do, in your study life, and/or beyond?

It’d be interesting to hear from students, teachers/academics and employers and I’m sure others, besides.

Innovation Taskforce

Aidan Kane — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:21:41 +0000

Another ‘big picture’ strategy review group is the Innovation Taskforce which is chaired by Chris Horn, who also runs an excellent blog. He’s indicated on twitter that the report of this group will come out March 11th.

Review Group on National Strategy for Higher Education

Aidan Kane — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:59:42 +0000

Hadn’t spotted this before now, despite searching, but the HEA has made available resources related to the group reviewing strategy for higher education in Ireland, chaired by Colin Hunt, and due to report…when?