Draft Specifications for New Leaving Cert History: What We Know and What It Means
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When |
Tuesday 24th Mar 2026 |
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Time |
7pm – 8pm |
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Zoom Online |
Webinar format |
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Facilitator |
Patrick Hickey |
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Audience |
Post Primary |
Overview
A focused session for teachers ahead of the rollout of the new Leaving Certificate History specification, expected in early spring.
Learning Outcomes
I’ll outline what’s new, what’s staying the same, and what it all means for how we plan, teach, and support student learning in the years ahead.
This webinar will cover:
- Overview of confirmed changes in the new specification
- Key areas of continuity
- Likely implications for teaching and learning
- Recent exam trends, including the growing focus on two-aspect essays
A session designed to help teachers prepare early and with confidence.
Facilitator – Patrick Hickey
Delivered by Patrick Hickey, better known as @lchistorytutor. His resources and insights are used by teachers and students nationwide to raise standards and deepen historical understanding.
This webinar is hosted by Donegal Education Support Centre. The information you provide when registering will be shared with the host centre and the centre through which you booked and can be used and shared by them in accordance with their Terms and Privacy Policy, which is available on their website.
Course Details
| Course Date | 24-03-2026 7:00 pm |
| Course End Date | 24-03-2026 8:00 pm |
| Capacity | Unlimited |
| Individual Price | Free |
| Speaker | Patrick Hickey |
| Number Hours | 1 |
| Location | Online |