Book Launch: Arts Education in Ireland – From Pedagogy to Practice

Arts Education in Ireland: From Pedagogy to Practice
Launching 9 December 2025

Arts Education in Ireland: From Pedagogy to Practice edited by Dervil Jordan and Jane O’Hanlon is available now in hardback and paperback!

This new book examines the distinctive nature of arts-based learning in education in Ireland. It draws on recent research from pedagogy to practice in Irish schools. It examines the relevance of arts-based learning against the backdrop of the drive for 21st century skills.

How can arts-based learning shape the future of education in Ireland?

Arts Education in Ireland dissects this question using a rich collection of research and case studies spanning early childhood, primary, secondary, and higher education. Through an examination of the evolving role of the arts in the Irish curriculum, this volume showcases how visual arts and interdisciplinary collaborations between educational and cultural institutions are transforming teaching and learning. With contributions from educators, researchers, and artists, this collection focuses on key themes such as teacher identity formation, student engagement, and the impact of creative pedagogies in developing twenty-first-century skills. It also highlights innovative programs like the Writers in Schools scheme, offering insights into how the arts foster critical thinking and deeper learning experiences.

Book Launch
Arts Education in Ireland: From Pedagogy to Practice.
When: Tuesday 9 December, 6pm
Where: Seamus Heaney Theatre, Dublin City University Institute of Education (St Patricks Campus)
Launched by poet and writer Theo Dorgan.

Arts Education in Ireland: From Pedagogy to Practice is available to purchase from intellectbooks.com/arts-education-in-ireland
Paperback: €44.95 | 30% discount price: €31.47
Hardback: €144.95 | 30% discount price: €101.47