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The Education Centre, Tralee Local Professional Development Programme

Summer Courses

2015 THE EDUCATION CENTRE,

DROMTACKER, TRALEE

066 - 7195000

www.edcentretralee.ie

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REGISTRATION FEE = €50.00

DURATION - 9.30am- 2.00pm DAILY

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EPV DAYS

TEACHERS WHO ATTEND THE FULL 20 HOUR SUMMER COURSE QUALIFY FOR 3 EPV DAYS.

To book a place on any of these courses please register and then book

online at : www.edcentretralee.ie

These Courses are supported by the Teacher Education Section which is funded by The Department

of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan

The Living Classroom

Venue: Gortbrack Organic Farm, Ballyseedy, Tralee.

Date: 1st – 7

th July 2015

Presenters: Cathy Eastman / Ian McGrigor/Jane Savage

The course is a practical, hands-on week of learning in the beautiful setting of Gortbrack Organic Farm, Ballyseedy, Tralee.

Elements covered include planning and design of the Living Classroom, basic gardening skills, classroom management and linking

the formal and informal curriculum with the Living Classroom.

The objective of the course is to introduce teachers to the concept of using the school grounds as an educational resource or

Living Classroom where practical activities can be carried out to fulfil the formal and informal Curriculum. Literacy and numeracy

through the Living Classroom will be the predominant Curriculum theme throughout. The Living Classroom course will enable

participants to work with their pupils to assess their school grounds and plan long term improvements.

There is a delicious homemade organic lunch every day to show the link between growing, harvesting and cooking vegetables

from the school organic garden.

Understanding SEN – An Introduction to Special Education

Venue: Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh, Tralee Co Kerry

Dates: 1st – 7

th July 2015

Presenter: Patricia Garry Shanahan

This course is aimed at mainstream class teachers and recently appointed resource or learning support teachers, who wish to expand their knowledge and understanding of special educational needs. The course aims to develop teachers’ awareness and understanding of a broad range of special educational needs including Autism, ADD/ADHD, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), Physical Disabilities, Down Syndrome, Specific Speech and Language Difficulties, Visual and Hearing impairments, Moderate General Learning Disability and Specific Learning Difficulties(Dyslexia/Dyscalculia/Dysgraphia). A strong emphasis is placed on providing participants with practical strategies and approaches to promote the inclusion of children with SEN within mainstream education.

Gaeilge Labhartha sa Bhunscoil Ag díriú ar an nGaeilge labhartha sa bhunscoil ( Naí – R 6). Venue: St John’s NS Kenmare Co Kerry

Dates: 1st – 7

th July 2015

Presenter: Eibhlín Nic Gearailt

Cuirfear béim ar na feidhmeanna teanga agus ar an teanga labhartha. Déanfar scrúdú ar an usáid a bhaintear as

chluichí teanga; dánta; rannta; puipéid ;drámaíocht, amhráin; úrscéalta agus ar Chorpoideachas a mhúineadh trí Ghaeilge. Beidh béim ar TFC sna hArdRanganna; Photostory, Powerpoint, Prezi a úsáid chun áiseanna TFC a chruthú agus an timpeallacht agus an idirlíon a úsáid mar achmhainní. Beidh béim ar an bpróiseas FMS – éispéiris fhoghlama agus cleachtas múinteoirí - ó thús deireadh an chúrsa.

Tánaiste for Deputy Principals and Acting Deputy Principals

Venue: St Brigid’s Secondary School Killarney

Dates: 1st – 7

th July 2015

Presenters: PDST Associates

This Programme of professional development has been designed specifically for you as Deputy Principal and it will enable you to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to more effectively carry out your role as a school leader. Content is based on the Leadership Planning framework for school leadership, the person and self-development e.g. emotional intelligence (self-awareness), motivation and care, developing the role of the Deputy Principal. Leading People and the organisation e.g. communication skills, managing conflict, understanding school culture and using a team approach. Leading Learning e.g. challenges of leading learning, in particular school self-evaluation in school with particular emphasis on context and teamwork. This programme provides an opportunity to become a networked school leader, building professional relationships through the sharing of practice.

Please note there is no fee for this course

Aistear Venue: Holy Family National School, Balloonagh, Tralee

Dates: 1st – 7

th July 2015

Presenters: Helena Leen

Looking for new ideas for teaching literacy and maths in a fun way? Or perhaps, thinking about teaching through

play? If so, then register for this action-packed Summer Course which has been designed by the Network of

Education Centres in collaboration with the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA).

This course explores Aistear: the Early Childhood Curriculum Framework (NCCA, 2009) and provides lots of practical

ideas for using Aistear and especially the play guidelines, in your infant classroom. Take a look at other teachers’

resources for play and find out how they plan for, resource, support and assess children’s learning through play.

Gather new ideas for developing young children’s oral language, emergent writing and mathematical learning.

This course will also link closely with the new Primary Language Curriculum for Junior Infants –Second Class

You will also hear about a variety of resources available on the NCCA’s website which could be useful in your school’s

work on self-evaluation and improvement.

Enhancing Literacy using Yeats Poetry

Venue: Tech Amergin Waterville Co Kerry

Dates: 1st – 7

th July July 2015

Presenters: Medb Charleton

This course will explore the role of poetry in fostering children’s imaginations, using the poetry of W.B. Yeats to model how all aspects of the English Language Curriculum can be developed through the use of poetry. Through this course participants will examine how pupils are enabled to develop an emotional & imaginative life by expressing individual responses to poems and discussing different interpretations. Explore different responses to poetry through discussion, writing, drama, visual arts & dance. Explore the importance of reading & listening to poetry. Examine the role of the teacher initiating discussion & guiding pupils in their responses to poetry

Self Assessment and Learning Folders

Venue: The Education Centre Dromtacker Tralee

Dates: 1st – 7

th July 2015

Presenter: Joan Keating

Self Assessment Made Easy! This course provides a framework for Introducing Self Assessment and Learning Folders in the Primary School Classroom. Using the continuum of assessment to develop Assessment for Learning practices in the classroom. Developing a classroom culture that supports self assessment practices.Identifying what a Self Assessment and Learning Folder looks like at Junior, Middle and Senior Class levels in the Primary school. Building Self Assessment and Learning Folders with each child at all class levels using practical strategies and methodologies. Self Assessment and Learning Folders and the home – increasing the flow of information between the home and school Assisting schools and teachers with the School Self Evaluation Process.

Numeracy: A skills based approach: 1st – 6

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Venue: The Gleneagle Hotel Killarney Co Kerry

Dates: 1st – 7

th July 2015

Presenter: Elaine Hyland/Mary McMahon

This practical course aims to provide teachers with the confidence and tools to teach Numeracy using a skills based approach. Mathematical concepts and skills will be explored using a variety of methods, approaches and resources. Teachers will explore how mathematics can be taught in a relevant way using real life experiences, problem solving and concrete materials to provide children with a solid mathematical foundation. Cross – curricular integration and linkage within the strands of the Maths Curriculum will be emphasised to highlight the numerous opportunities for skills development within the teaching of Numeracy.

Pathways to 1916: Teaching the Rising - National and Local History Resources

for the Classroom Venue: Ardfert Central National School, Ardfert Co Kerry

Dates: 1st – 7

th July 2015

Presenter: Karen Trench The spotlight will be on 1916 this coming school year. Explore the theme of the Rising and the preceding years using primary sources. From events and personalities, to songs and everyday life, this course offers a variety of practical ideas, activities and materials for the busy teacher.

Active Maths for Senior Classes

Venue: The Education Centre Tralee Co Kerry Dates: 1st – 7th July 2015 Presenter: Mike Hussey

Experience a more practical and investigative approach in the teaching of Maths to the senior classes. This course will focus on strategies and methodologies to implement a more active learning and guided discovery approach in your classroom. It will cover topics to include the use of the I-Pad, Khan Academy and computer programming. It will explore investigative approaches to problem solving and it will also cover Maths Eyes, a new and innovative approach to more meaningful real life Maths experience for your pupils. Strategies and Methodologies to implement a more practical active learning approach in the teaching of Maths. Mental Maths: strategies and techniques that can be implemented in the classroom. Problem Solving: strategies and techniques that can be put into practice in the classroom. Khan Academy: enable participants to use as a teaching tool. Khan Academy: computer programming for children. Having Maths Eyes encourages the use of the real world as a starting point for the relevant exploration in the Maths world. An innovative approach making Maths more real and meaningful.

Getting Active! Finding a Balance in PE for a Healthy Well-Being

Venue: Fossa NS Killarney Co Kerry Dates: 1st – 7th July 2015 Presenters: Grace Crowley & Niall O’Mahony This course will offer you the opportunity to increase your competence and confidence in teaching Physical Education by experiencing a broad and balanced Programme of quality PE, presented through good practices in all strands. A variety of methodologies will be used in examining PE. School Self-Evaluation, Cross-Curricular Integration, Inclusion of Special Educational Needs, Fundamental Movement Skills, Health-Related Fitness, and The Active School Flag will be discussed and demonstrated through practical sessions consisting of enjoyable child-centred PE activities. It is hoped the course will provide you with an increased understanding of how you can foster a child’s lifelong participation with physical activity through PE.

Gaelic Games - enhancing the delivery of PE, and Integration with other subjects Venue: CBS Primary School, Clounalour Tralee Co Kerry Dates: 1st July –3rd July - Face to Face

Monday 6th July – Tuesday 7th July – online Presenter: GAA Games Development staff and tutors This GAA Teacher Summer Course is a new blended course using the Association's new Learning and Development Community Portal available at www.learning.gaa.ie/. The face-to-face element runs over three days and approximately eight hours online training has to be completed thereafter. Being largely practical-based, it aims to introduce teachers to Gaelic games - hurling, Gaelic football, camogie, ladies Gaelic football, handball and rounders. The main objective of the courses is the advancement of teachers' pedagogical, teaching, learning and management skills in the context of the primary school Physical Education (PE) Curriculum. Furthermore participants will develop the ability to deliver elements of the PE curriculum through the medium of Gaelic games. An emphasis on numeracy and literacy programmes highlight the opportunity to integrate PE through a teaching curriculum by using the various resources developed by the GAA.

Music from Scratch through Samba Drumming and Percussion This is a course for teachers, who need a new avenue to explore while delivering music confidently. No musical experience is necessary Venue: Holy Family Primary School Balloonagh Tralee Co Kerry Dates: 1st - 7th July 2015 Presenter: Kieran Gallagher The objective of the Course is to give all of the participants the ability to use music/percussion in their classrooms and increase the participation of all students. All participants will develop new skills enabling them to instigate active music- making in their class/school. They also get an opportunity to play drums during the week. Teachers will use pulse, tempo, tones, prepared instruments, homemade instruments, the human voice and the human body. They will explore the use of percussion on a local and global scale. The group will learn concentrating/focusing techniques, ways of exploring individuality in musical expression as well as experiencing first hand ensemble music- making and the many elements surrounding performance. The course will develop the element of self -esteem through personal achievement.

AISTEAR

Venue: Scoil Íosagáin, Ballybunion Co Kerry

Dates: 8th

– 14th

July 2015

Presenters: Helena Leen

Looking for new ideas for teaching literacy and maths in a fun way? Or perhaps, thinking about teaching through

play? If so, then register for this action-packed Summer Course which has been designed by the Network of

Education Centres in collaboration with the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA).

This course explores Aistear: the Early Childhood Curriculum Framework (NCCA, 2009) and provides lots of practical

ideas for using Aistear and especially the play guidelines, in your infant classroom. Take a look at other teachers’

resources for play and find out how they plan for, resource, support and assess children’s learning through play.

Gather new ideas for developing young children’s oral language, emergent writing and mathematical learning.

This course will also link closely with the new Primary Language Curriculum for Junior Infants –Second Class

You will also hear about a variety of resources available on the NCCA’s website which could be useful in your school’s

work on self-evaluation and improvement.

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AUGUST 2015

The Living Classroom

Venue: Gortbrack Organic Farm, Ballyseedy, Tralee.

Date: 17th – 21st August 2015

Presenter: Cathy Eastman / Ian McGrigor/Jane Savage

The course is a practical, hands on week of learning in the beautiful setting of Gortbrack Organic Farm, Ballyseedy, Tralee. Elements covered include planning and design of the Living Classroom, basic gardening skills, classroom management and linking the formal and informal curriculum with the Living classroom. The objective of the course is to introduce teachers to the concept of using the school grounds as an educational resource or ‘Living Classroom’ where practical activities can be carried out to fulfil the formal and informal curriculum. Literacy and numeracy through the Living Classroom will be the predominant curriculum theme throughout. The Living Classroom course will enable participants to work with their pupils to assess their school grounds and plan long term improvements. There is a delicious homemade organic lunch every day to show the link between growing, harvesting and cooking vegetables from the school organic garden.

Doing Drama in the Classroom

Venue: The Education Centre Tralee Co Kerry Dates: 17th – 21st August 2015 Presenters: Dr Dorothy Morrissey and Dr Fiona McDonagh, Department of Arts Education and Physical

Education, Mary Immaculate College, Limerick This Course is premised on the belief that teachers’ understanding of Drama as an art form is a prerequisite for effective classroom practice in drama. Therefore, on this course, teachers will engage in the processes of creating, performing and responding to drama. Teachers will also explore how they can plan for, facilitate and evaluate children’s engagement in these processes. A particular focus of the course is an exploration of classroom drama as it relates to emerging developments in theatre for young audiences in Ireland.

Using Rhythm in the Classroom Venue: The Education Centre Dromtacker, Tralee Co Kerry Dates: 17th – 21st August 2015 Presenter: Martin Schaerer

This course is designed to build the repertoire of Primary school teachers in teaching Music as well as introducing new ideas, methods and skills that can be used to integrate Music into literacy (oral language skills, listening and responding, following directions, communication skills, sound identification, develop auditory memory), numeracy (counting, skip counting, multiplication), PE (coordination, balance, kin-aesthetic activity), social and personal development, icebreakers, transitions, movement breaks, refreshers, etc. Teachers will be introduced to active and fun rhythmical activities such as body percussion, making up rhythms using words, cup rhythms on tables, songs and games which they can use in their classrooms. The course is designed to make the content easily assessable to teachers through hands on activities and practical application of learning. Facilitator: The course is facilitated by Martin Schaerer (PercussionWorkshop.ie) who is an experienced teacher, workshop facilitator and performer.