Testimonials

Below is a selection of testimonials from students who are currently attending our courses:

" The B.A. in Training & Education offered me the best possible foundation for being accepted into the Post Grad Higher Diploma in Primary Education. This enabled me to fulfill a lifetime dream of becoming a primary teacher. 

I started teaching in my local primary school the same year my youngest child started there. I had completed my thesis 2 weeks before he was born. Milestones... 
As I took my 3 children to school with me I enjoyed an overwhelming feeling of contentment, satisfaction, and indeed privelege that is still with me today. I couldn't have predicted this scenario, not in my wildet dreams. I was last year promoted to Deputy Principal, more challenge and opportunity.

Many thanks to all of you who made this possible. Your dedication to running this course is second to none and has had wonderful outcomes".

Mary Adams, BA student

 " I just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone at the Open Learning Centre for the excellent course they provide in Training &  Education.  I myself am currently undertaking the Foundation Diploma in Training & Education and almost 60 of our Full –Time staff  have completed it also, with two continuing further to complete the degree programme.  The Foundation Diploma course is so relevant to the needs of myself and our staff here in Dublin GAA.  The content is very relevant and allows us to have confidence in recognising where training is needed and in designing and delivering the training course.  This is extremely important as proper, relevant training is necessary in today’s competitive world".

  Aileen Connolly, Foundation Diploma student, 2012

"This MA programme has really expanded my thinking, not just in terms of knowledge, but applicability to a diversity of practice settings. Interaction with the course material, presenters and peers has been an invaluable & enjoyable experience; and one that I would highly recommend".

Maura McGettrick, Masters student, 2011

“A teacher’s prime task is to engage the student in the learning process. What the student does to learn is more important than what the teacher does to teach” (Teaching Skills – David Minton 2005)

“When I signed up for this BA Degree course, I set a number of goals to achieve. As the parent of three adult children, all of whom have achieved masters and degrees, it was something I always wanted to complete in the field of education. Training & Education forms part of my brief in my current job, and I feel very comfortable in this role.”

Jim Brady, Year 3 student, 2011

“I am currently studying BA in Training & Education through the Open Learning Centre, NUI Galway. It has been an all-round positive experience for me, with courtesy and professionalism shown from all staff and lecturers. I have learned a lot of new topics and theories but most importantly I have been able to correlate them with everyday situations. This course has afforded me the opportunity to continue working, build a career and balance family life while being a student. The BA course has been a rich and full experience for me.”

Mary Coll-Burke, Year 3 student, 2011

“The course covers many aspects of Training and Education that I had not experienced in my work, particularly around how adults learn. I have also found that it has broadened my outlook on training and how to run effective courses.”

Donal Duff, Year 3 student, 2010

“As a mother of five children, I found this method of study most beneficial as it allowed me to study at a time, place and pace which suited me. The staff at National University of Ireland, Galway and the workshop Tutors were most helpful and supportive throughout the course.”

Joan Hogan, Year 2 student, 2009

“For me being a student of the Open Learning Centre, National University of Ireland, Galway is more than just learning for a qualification. It is about a new point of focus in the direction of my life and career; it is about creating new versions of who I am, along with acquiring friends and mentors to accompany these.”

Joe Kavanagh, Year 3 student, 2010

“Having started my B.A. in Training and Education with some trepidation taking this course has proved to be one of the best decisions I ever made. The Open Learning Centre has supported me right through and the variety of lecturers and breath of topics have kept the course lively and interesting and completely rewarding.”

Jacqueline Keane, Year 3 student, 2010

“I choose the Open Learning Centre as the structure of workshops, modules and assignments suited my other commitments of home, family and work. The Certificate, Diploma and Degree being awarded by National University of Ireland, Galway was also very important to me. I am delighted I took that first step and since then it has simply been one module at a time.”

Shivaun O’ Flanagan, Year 3 student, 2010

“I became a student of the Open Learning Centre in 2005 studying for a Foundation Diploma in Training and Education. I then skipped a year due to work commitments. I started studying in 2007 for the Certificate in Training and Education and haven’t looked back since. I must admit that the course can be time consuming but the sense of achievement is very rewarding. Both the staff and lecturers are most helpful.”

Michael Quinlan, Year 3 student, 2010

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