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