Paul Moroney, B.Ed
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- Category: My Mary I
- Published on Monday, 10 August 2009 10:37
Paul Moroney,B.Ed: 2003 - 2006
Paul talks about the life of a B.Ed in MIC.
Making a poster about an emu at four o’ clock in the morning, dressing up and performing the pied piper ‘as gaeilge’, trying to design the most realistic wolf costume using an overcoat and a brown wig! The B.Ed. is a course like no other. It can be challenging and sometimes stressful but it was the most enjoyable, rewarding and memorable time you could imagine.
The course was extremely practical and hands-on, every lecture and activity is geared towards making you a better teacher. From psychology of Education to P.E. every aspect of Primary education is covered in the course. Teaching Practice provided an excellent opportunity to apply these theories and activities to a real classroom setting. The preparation and attention to detail is testament to the vast expertise of the lecturers who ensure that the quality of teacher graduating from Mary I is unparalleled by any other college in the country.
There is a real sense of community in the college, it was impossible to walk through the college without meeting someone you knew (which can be a disaster if you’re rushing to a lecture!). This sense of community contributes greatly to a vibrant social scene, with events and activities organised almost every night of every week. The Students Union are instrumental in organising these activities and are always on hand to provide students with the help and support they may need.
There is also a strong sporting tradition within the college; soccer, camogie, hurling, football, basketball are all well represented, however there is also an opportunity to try dodgeball, badminton, volleyball, tennis, circuit training, aerobics, tennis, table tennis and even taekwon-do. I played fresher’s football and I tried most of the afore mentioned sporting activities however soccer was my sport of choice and during my three years in Mary I we reached two Crowley Cup finals. Soccer provided me with memories I will never forget while developing lifelong friendships along the way.
I am currently teaching 5th class in an all-boys school in my home town of Mallow. I have been employed there on a permanent basis since I graduated from Mary I. I am also completing a Masters in Education with Mary I. I look back with fond memories on my time spent in Mary Immaculate College, the experiences I’ve had, the lessons I’ve learned and most importantly the friends I’ve made.