Breaking Barriers: Inclusive Geography Education Led by a Blind Teacher

“Everyone can achieve their goals with some support, encouragement, and determination.

As a teacher, not only is it my job to educate, but it is also my responsibility to enable my students to maximise their potential and to minimise their stress.”

Step into our geography classroom, where Claire Shorten, a qualified secondary school teacher, brings a unique perspective shaped by her transition from sight to blindness.

Losing her sight at 20, Claire’s prior visual experience, along with her unwavering passion for Geography, enriches her teaching, allowing her to vividly describe geographical features and landscapes.

With the aid of assistive technology and a dedicated personal assistant, Claire seamlessly integrates the visual aspects of geography into her classroom at GeographyTeacher.ie.

Above all, Claire’s sincere dedication and genuine desire to support and help each and every student, ensures the classroom environment that she creates is one where her students excel.

To learn more about Claire, click on the button below.

Exam-Orientated Courses

At GeographyTeacher.ie the courses focus on the main event…. The Exam!

  • The courses at GeographyTeacher.ie are very much exam-orientated

  • The exam paper and marking scheme will be explained

  • Students will be shown how to approach reading and answering exam questions, and given a clear understanding of what is required for both long and short questions

  • Key words and vocabulary will be identified

  • Each topic covered will address past exam questions on that topic

  • Sample answers will be provided

  • While I am reluctant to make predictions, I do draw students’ attention to questions that come up regularly

  • A strong emphasis will be placed on timing to ensure exam completion

Junior Certificate Easter Revision Courses 2024

Special Offers

To celebrate our first year in business we are offering extremely generous discounts for our Easter Revision Courses in 2024

Normal Price (from 2025): €80

Early-Bird Offers 2024

Bookings from:

01/02/24 - 15/02/24: Price - €9

16/02/24 - 29/02/24: Price - €19

01/03/24 - 15/03/24: Price - €29

Course Details

Maximum of 30 students per course day

Full-day course: 9.30am - 4.40pm

Available Dates: 02/04/2024 or 04/04/2024

The courses are conducted LIVE online and are not pre-recorded

Exam Focused Revision

Student attendance and engagement will be monitored throughout the day

Revision notes and sample exam answers are provided

***Before booking, please refer to the student set-up requirements***

Set-Up Requirements for Students:

  • A private, quiet space, with a desk

  • Reliable internet connection

  • Device with keyboard and microphone. Mobile phones will not suffice

  • A Google/Gmail account is required

Geography as an Extra Leaving Certificate Subject

Why choose Geography for your Leaving Certificate?

  • Relatively low complexity, so obtaining a high grade is very achievable

  • Great variety and lots of visual elements which aid learning

  • Students already have a good foundation in the subject from Junior Certificate Cycle

  • Easily understandable as the topics relate to the real world

  • A great foundation for many career choices

Why opt to do an Extra Subject outside of school?

  • An extra subject can act as a backup plan if another exam poses unexpected difficulty on the day

  • There may be a clash in school timetables which does not allow for the student to choose their preferred subjects

  • It gives students the flexibility to drop to Ordinary Level in a more challenging subject, without compromising on points

  • Smaller classes, change of scenery, with more support

  • More time efficient, cutting out unnecessary material

  • A strong focus on exams throughout the two-year course

What to Expect

LIVE weekly online classes with attendance monitored

24/7 access to a dedicated class platform and support

Homework given, corrected, and feedback provided

Christmas, Summer and Pre-Leaving Cert Mock Exams

Sitting of Geography State Exams in own school

Regular Assessment

All study materials provided

Parent-teacher meetings

FREE access to Revision Courses and Study Workshops

Maximum of 10 students per class