Ideas for better teaching
Good teaching
goes beyond
the classroom.
A space for thoughtful conversations about what helps young people learn — and how we can make education work better for every pupil.
everything
for curiosity
Teaching is a craft.
Let’s keep learning it together.
Hello, I’m Darrágh
A practising teacher,
always a learner.
I’m a Business teacher in Belfast, with experience across Business Studies, Science, ICT and inclusive education. I created Beyond the Classroom to share ideas, ask better questions and connect with colleagues who care about the difference teaching makes.
My interests include Rosenshine’s Principles, metacognition, cognitive science and the future of Northern Ireland’s curriculum. I’m especially interested in turning research and professional debate into practical, thoughtful classroom choices.
Get in touch ↗Ideas with a place
in real classrooms.
Curriculum
with clarity
Knowledge, sequence and the choices that shape what every pupil gets to learn.
Read the latest ↗02 / PEDAGOGYTeaching that
sticks
Explicit instruction, retrieval practice and making learning visible.
Explore the ideas ↗03 / INCLUSIONEvery learner,
in view
Creating conditions where pupils can take part, belong and make progress.
Join the conversation ↗Evidence should sharpen our thinking —A principle behind Beyond the Classroom
and help us teach with purpose.