The General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland is the statutory, independent body for the teaching profession and is dedicated to enhancing the status of teaching and promoting the highest standards of professional conduct and practice.
Should we ignore our past? Reflections on the Development of Teacher Education in Ireland

This year's Seventh GTCNI Annual Lecture event proved very popular, presenting an interesting subject which filled the Canada Room at Queen's University Belfast.
Dr Seán Farren captivated and enlightened his audience with an engaging, reflective journey into the background and development of teacher education in Ireland. The theme of his lecture is detailed in a downloadable format.
To download your brochure copy of the lecture and a Bio of Dr Seán Farren
click the links below:
The 2012 Annual Lecture Brochure
The Council is committed to engaging top quality speakers to deliver their Annual Lectures; speakers who are leaders in their particular field and who are able to contribute to educational debate which can in turn influence and shape future education policy.
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