Andrew Cussen

So the new biology spec is here! I'm hoping to post a weekly diary of where I am with my own students. If any of you are still on this platform please contribute as well along the way #newspecbiology

Minister @HMcEntee welcomes new national Guidance on the use of AI in Schools. 📰 Press release 👉 gov.ie/en/department-…

Principals are only paid by the DES to manage teachers, not SNAs, or anyone else. In this episode, I’m going to argue that if I were the Minister for Education I would be paying principals for managing all members of a school team. pod.fo/e/127465 #edchatie

Thrilled to begin the Advanced Diploma in Applied Employment Law at the @KingsInns. Building on my previous studies in Law & Education, I’m eager to explore how legal insight can inform & strengthen teaching, policy & leadership in schools #legalstudies #postprimary #leadership

Absolutely delighted with this year’s Biology #LeavingCert results: 📌 51 H1s 📌 100+ students H3 or higher So proud of my students’ commitment & passion for Biology. Messages like this one from a student make it all worthwhile. Best of luck to all in the future! #ResultsDay

Finalising my new 5th Year #Biology book for 2025–26, shaped by my VCE experience in Australia. Aligned with the new LC spec, it includes SEC & VCE-style Qs to boost critical thinking and exposure to new formats. Excited for the year ahead @dublinacademy_ #Leavingcertbiology #VCE

Minister McEntee announces changes to Junior Cycle grade bands 👉🏻 gov.ie/en/department-…

Having returned from Australia, I am grateful for my time in Melbourne, working with incredible students with diverse learning styles and challenges. The lessons I’ve learned will shape and inspire everything I bring to my new role!

A long overdue update, I’m delighted to share that I now working as a Biology and Mathematics Secondary School Teacher at The Dublin Academy of Education! Check out my profile below on the Dublin Academy of Education website: dublinacademy.ie/teachers/andre… @dublinacademy_

After the last six months teaching in Melbourne, it’s time to head back to Dublin for the next academic year! What an incredible experience teaching here - I have certainly learned a lot which I’m looking forward to bringing back to my future classes!

Build an Atom will allow your students explore and predict how the addition or subtraction of a proton, neutron, or electron will change the element, the charge, and the mass of the atom built. #Atoms #AtomicStructure #IsotopeSymbols phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations…

Love seeing students interpretations of the various models for Junior Cycle chapters! Some states of matter masterpieces attached 👏🏼🤩

Fifth year Chemistry students in @templecarrigGS were busy building a three-dimensional representation of a sodium chloride lattice this week using plasticine. #science #chemistry

When it comes to having struggling students work with literal equations, nothing beats @GraspableMath ! Check out their whiteboard: math.new #MTBoS #ITeachMath

Year 10 Science completed an experiment on DNA extraction from kiwi fruit! Great to be back in the classroom teaching, especially teaching a new curriculum (for me) in Melbourne! Looking forward to many more activities and experiments this year @AustraliaEdu @ASTA_online

@davetidswell1 That bad? 👀

Thinking of going to see the new Hunger Games? Don’t. You’re welcome.

A recent survey shows #teachers are the most trusted profession with #doctors coming second. This fact doesn’t seem to be highlighted in the Irish media today. Mind you, if there was a poll about the most vilified profession in 🇮🇪, teachers would probably top that too. #edchatie

LCA Maths students can now study LC Maths at OL but have a requirement to reflect on learning. I’ve decided to extend this to all Maths students using @OneNoteEDU with a check in and self-reflection on progress after each topic. Prototype below ✅

Made myself a 1 year Maths “intermediate” scheme of work. (Some additional topics). Resources are from @mathsgenie. Exam Qs and solutions linked. DM me if you want a copy. @MathsNot thoughts? 🫣 #Edutwitter #TeamMaths

Happy 70th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights coming into force, everyone! ECHR protects 700 million persons across 46 countries. The Court has dealt with over 1 million applications and handed down more than 26,000 judgments and many thousand decisions.