People Validation and Power, RPL in Ireland (Sharing, Learning) National Event

The RPL Practitioner Network, Ireland was delighted to host our National Event ‘’People Validation and Power, RPL in Ireland (Sharing, Learning)’’ on Wednesday, 6 November 2024, at the Sheraton Hotel, Athlone.

Opened by our co-conveners Siobhan Magee (FESS) and Karina Curley (DCU, it was an event packed with reflection, discussion and ambition. Thank you to all contributors and all who participated in this very successful event.

Speakers 

Quality and Qualifications Ireland : Update and national, international scene setting.
Dr Jim Murray,  Director of Development at Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI)

Overview and Reflection on 5^th VPL Biennale
Siobhan Murray, RPL Co-ordinator in Donegal ETB. RPL PN Steering Group member

Building on the Biennale; Lightning Talks and Reflection

• Dr Phil O Leary, Munster Technological University (Skills)
• Dr Cathal de Paor, Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick (Individual)
• Patsy Hogan, QA Officer in Limerick and Clare ETB, RPL PN Steering Group member (Inclusion)
• Bridie Killoran, Atlantic Technological University Career and Learning Pathways Manager, (HCI Higher Ed 4.0 Project) (Individual)

Fireside Chat, RPL from Start to Finish ’
with Martina Needham, RPL Expert and former Co Convenor, RPL Practitioner Network

Facilitated by Angela Higgins, Quality Assurance in FET, KWETB and RPL PN Steering Group former Co Convenor

Panel Discussion

Facilitated by Martina Needham, RPL Expert and former Co Convenor, RPL Practitioner Network

• Fergus Craddock, FET Inclusion Manager, ETBI
• Colleen Dube; Chief Executive Officer, National Adult Literacy Agency
• Grace Edge, Project Director, National RPL in Higher Education Project
• Dr Jim Murray, Director of Development, QQI
• Michelle Nugent, RPL Applicant and Mentor, LCETB

Breakout Room Facilitators

 Breakout 1: Inclusion
Patsy Hogan, LCETB and Stuart Garland, Volunteer Ireland

Breakout 2: Mobility
Siobhan Murray, Donegal ETB and Caroline Goode, Limerick and Clare ETB

Breakout 3: Individual
Mary Stokes, CDETB and Amanda Butler, KCETB

Breakout 4: Skills
Ruby Cooney,  Aontas and Olive Kelly RPL in Higher Ed Project, ATU

Catch up on the event viewing the agenda and speaker presentations below: 

1. Introduction Slides   
2. Lightning Talks Introduction
3. Bridie Killoran’s Lighning Talk
4. Cathal De Paor’s Lightning Talk
5. Patsy Hogan’s Lightning Talk
6. Phil O’Leary’s Lightning Talk
7. Agenda