Teaching chemistry – an Irish viewpoint

At present the entire Irish education system is in a state of change. While on one hand this is incredibly exciting, on the other, teachers are justifiably overwhelmed. 

In Ireland, second level (post-primary) education comprises two cycles: junior cycle (two years) and senior cycle (two years), which culminates with the Leaving Certificate examination at age 17/18. The results of this exam determine if students are accepted onto their preferred course of study at third level.

Maria Sheehan considers the good, the bad and the murky for chemistry education in Ireland.