Lucy Crehan

Lucy Crehan, author of *Cleverlands* and an international education consultant, dives into the unique curriculum challenges in Northern Ireland. She discusses the historical context that shapes education there, emphasizing the need for a purpose-driven, coherent curriculum. The conversation reveals the struggles novice teachers face with ambiguous guidelines and contrasts Northern Ireland’s system with those of England, Wales, and Scotland. Crehan advocates learning from international standards to enhance educational practices and improve student outcomes.

Lucy Crehan, education author and former teacher, shares insights from her visits to classrooms in top-performing education systems. Topics include teaching practices in Finland, Canada, Japan, Shanghai, and Singapore, group learning and well-being in Japan, the importance of relationships in education, and an outstanding teaching example in Sweden.