Skip to content Skip to main menu
Institute of Education
Menu
  • Phone
  • Search
  • Menu
  • Home
  • Full Time School
    • Full-Time School
    • 4th Year
    • 5th Year
    • 6th Year
    • Admissions & Policies
    • Teachers
    • Academic Subjects
      • All Academic Departments
      • English
      • Maths
      • Modern Languages
      • Science
      • Business
      • Social & Classical Subjects
      • Creative Subjects
    • Student Support & Personal Development
      • Guidance & Student Support
      • Personal Development
      • Study Skills & Supervised Study
    • Academic Results
    • Success Stories
    • Facilities
    • History of the Institute
  • Grinds & Part-Time Courses
    • Grinds and Part-Time Courses
    • History of the Institute
    • Policies
      • Terms & Conditions
      • Complaints Policy
  • Study Notes
  • School News
  • International
    • International Students
    • Pathways To University
    • About Our School
    • Support & Wellness
    • Student Stories
    • Accommodation
    • Studying in Ireland
    • International Admissions
  • Alumni
  • Instagram
  • facebook
  • youtube
Jim Lusby

Jim Lusby

Posted on June 7, 2019

English Paper 2 (H): A paper that eliminates predictably and rote learning

Reaction to Leaving Cert 2019 English Paper 2 (Higher Level) by Jim Lusby, English teacher at The Institute of Education. English higher level Paper 2 continues the Department’s strategy of discouraging predictability and rote learning, while encouraging and rewarding critical…

Read more English Paper 2 (H): A paper that eliminates predictably and rote learning ›

Posted on June 7, 2019

English Paper 2 (O): An enjoyable and interesting paper

Reaction to Leaving Cert 2019 English Paper 2 (Ordinary Level) by Jim Lusby, English teacher at The Institute of Education. Continuing with the style and approach of Paper I, English ordinary level Paper 2 was a comfortable and enjoyable test…

Read more English Paper 2 (O): An enjoyable and interesting paper ›

Posted on June 5, 2019

English Paper 1 (H): A stimulating, exciting and enjoyable paper

Reaction to Leaving Cert 2019 English Paper 1 (Higher Level) by Jim Lusby, English teacher at The Institute of Education. This year’s higher level English Paper 1 challenged young people to think critically, creatively and carefully. It was a stimulating,…

Read more English Paper 1 (H): A stimulating, exciting and enjoyable paper ›

Posted on June 5, 2019

English Paper 1 (O): An accessible and comfortable paper

Reaction to Leaving Certificate 2019 English Paper 1 (Ordinary Level) by Jim Lusby, English teacher at The Institute of Education. A well-balanced first examination paper for ordinary level English students, that focused on the familiar theme of social media. A…

Read more English Paper 1 (O): An accessible and comfortable paper ›

Posted on June 8, 2018

English Paper 2 (H) 2018: The perfect follow-up to yesterday’s excellent Paper 1

Reaction to English Paper 2 (Higher Level) from Jim Lusby, English teacher at The Institute of Education. A literature paper that acknowledges that Leaving Certificate students are mature thinkers, with considerable knowledge of life, as well of the academic courses…

Read more English Paper 2 (H) 2018: The perfect follow-up to yesterday’s excellent Paper 1 ›

Posted on June 7, 2018

English Paper 1 (O) 2018: Contained something enjoyable for everyone

Reaction to English Paper 1 (Ordinary Level) from Jim Lusby, English teacher at The Institute of Education. An enjoyable examination paper for ordinary level students. The reading texts offered a wide range of topics and perspectives, although with an amusing…

Read more English Paper 1 (O) 2018: Contained something enjoyable for everyone ›

Posted on June 7, 2018

English Paper 1 (H) 2018: A radical paper

Reaction to Leaving Cert 2018 English Paper 1 (Higher Level) by Jim Lusby, English teacher at The Institute of Education. A radical paper in its approach to the subject. This year’s higher level English Paper I contains a long overdue…

Read more English Paper 1 (H) 2018: A radical paper ›

Posted on June 9, 2017

English Paper 2 (H) 2017: A hugely important examination paper

  Reaction to Leaving Cert 2017 English Paper 2 (Higher Level) by Jim Lusby, English teacher at The Institute of Education. This is a hugely important examination paper that celebrates literature as relevant, moving and thought-provoking, rather than merely ‘relatable’.…

Read more English Paper 2 (H) 2017: A hugely important examination paper ›

Posted on June 8, 2017

English Paper 1 (H) 2017: A wonderful English paper

  Reaction to Leaving Cert 2017 English Paper 1 (Higher Level) by Jim Lusby, English teacher at The Institute of Education. A wonderful English examination paper. In the age of ‘covfefe’ and other distortions, it holds to the convictions that…

Read more English Paper 1 (H) 2017: A wonderful English paper ›

Posted on June 8, 2017

English Paper 1 (O) 2017: The most student-friendly paper in years

  Reaction to Leaving Cert 2017 English Paper 1 (Ordinary Level) by Jim Lusby, English teacher at The Institute of Education. This year’s English Paper 1 was a delight for ordinary level students. The theme was ‘School Days’ and the…

Read more English Paper 1 (O) 2017: The most student-friendly paper in years ›

Posted on June 10, 2016

English Paper 2 (H) 2016: A paper with remarkably specific and detailed questions

  Comment/ analysis of English Paper 2 (Higher Level) by Jim Lusby, English teacher at The Institute of Education. While nothing unexpected appeared in terms of content, this paper contained remarkably specific and detailed questions. It challenged candidates to display…

Read more English Paper 2 (H) 2016: A paper with remarkably specific and detailed questions ›

Posted on June 9, 2016

English Paper 1 (H) 2016: A lively and imaginative paper

  Comment/ analysis on English Paper 1 (Higher Level) from Jim Lusby, English teacher at The Institute of Education. A lively, imaginative paper that rewarded candidates for close study of the English language and simultaneously invited them to reach beyond…

Read more English Paper 1 (H) 2016: A lively and imaginative paper ›

Posts navigation

1 2 Next »

Filter by Topic

  • 4th Year Programme
  • Awards & Achievements
  • Career Guidance
  • Charity Work
  • Events & Announcements
  • Extra-Curricular Activities
  • Monthly Newsletter
  • School Updates
  • Sport & Fitness
  • Study Resources
  • Weekly Newsletter
  • Wellbeing

Filter by Date

  • 2022
  • 2021
  • 2020
  • 2019
  • 2018
  • 2017
  • 2016
  • 2015
  • 2014
  • 2013

+353 (0)1 661 3511

79-85 Lower Leeson Street
Dublin 2
Ireland

POLICIES

  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • IT Usage Policy – Students

RESOURCES

  • School News
  • Moodle
  • Helpdesk

CONTACT

  • Contact Us
  • Careers
  • Alumni
© 2022 Institute of Education
↑
Social media & sharing icons powered by UltimatelySocial
We use cookies in our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of the cookies explicitly. Visit Cookie Settings to know more about the cookies used on our website.
Cookie settingsACCEPT ALL
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

Non Necessary

Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.

Uncategorized

Undefined cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.

Analytics

Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.

Advertisement

Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.

Functional

Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.

Performance

Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.

Other

Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.