‘Kids after Leaving Cert English look punch drunk’: teacher has say on ‘tough’ first exam
An Irish teacher discusses the physical and mental toll of the Leaving Certificate English exam on students, noting the difficulty of long-form handwriting in a digital age. He suggests that the exam format could be modernized to better suit contemporary students.
Why it matters
It reflects broader societal concerns about the disconnect between traditional educational assessment methods and the digital habits of modern students.
Stress levels for Leaving Certificate students at the moment “range from apocalyptic, this is the end of the world, to blase”, Robert McDermott says.
The article captures a teacher's perspective on educational policy and student well-being without pushing a specific political agenda.
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