Limerick Education Centre CPD Calendar
Yoga and mindfulness for teacher and child wellbeing
9th, 16th and 23rd January.
Refunds and transfer of places are not allowed for this course.
Teachers will learn strategies for incorporating yoga and mindfulness exercises into the classroom.
This includes yoga poses, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques adapted for children as well as creative hands-on activities to teach lessons of social emotional learning, which foster prosocial behavior such as empathy, kindness, emotional awareness, self-compassion, friendship, and anti-bullying.
Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing to the course and bring a yoga mat.
PDST Primary Digital Framework Extra Seminar
Extra Seminar Using the Digital Learning Framework (DLF) to embed Digital Technologies in Teaching, Learning and Assessment.
Please note: This seminar day is for principals and one other nominated teacher per school (sub covered) who have not attended this seminar previously.
The purpose of this seminar is to support and inform school leaders and digital learning teams in applying the new Digital Learning Framework (DLF) to embed digital technologies in teaching, learning and assessment.
The seminar will:
· Outline the six-step planning process involved in the Digital Learning Framework to effectively embed digital technologies in school practice, supporting teaching, learning, leadership and management goals
· Suggest how to commence this process in your school, and how to establish a digital learning team to develop a vision for such learning
· Illustrate how the Digital Learning Framework and accompanying Digital Learning Planning Guidelines provide a framework for teachers and school leaders to better realise this vision
· Explain how the Digital Learning Framework supports the Digital Strategy for Schools 2015-2020 and other national policies on curriculum reform and implementation, skills development, teacher education and learner experiences and outcomes
· Showcase the range of supports provided by the PDST Digital Technologies and PDST Technology in Education teams to enhance this work in your school.
*Please bring a fully charged laptop with you to this seminarDroichead Primary Cluster 1 Meeting
Droichead Post Primary Cluster 1 Meeting
Apple RTC - Green Screening – differentiation, integration and assessment in a primary classroom (Primary) - Patrick Hickey
English Community of Practice Post Primary
We are delighted that Patrick Huff, Ardscoil Mhuire, Corbally is organising a community of practice for teachers of English.
The first meeting of this group will be held on the 21st January (5.30 pm -7.30 pm).
The guest speaker will be Ms. Frances Rocks
We hope that you can join us this inaugural event.
Collaborative Literacy Learning in classrooms involving the implementation of Lift Off and Guided Reading
Cosán Workshops (Supporting reflective cultures in schools)
The Financial Support Services Unit (FSSU) for school management in Primary Schools
The Financial Support Services Unit (FSSU) is a support mechanism for school management in Primary Schools which assists them in compliance in terms of transparency, accountability and financial responsibility for State and other funding. The FSSU was established by the Department of Education & Skills (DES) and operates under DES Circular 0060/2017.
This training is available for Primary School Secretaries, Treasurers and Principals and will focus on key areas such as Payroll, VAT & RCT responsibilities.”
The Financial Support Services Unit (FSSU) for school management in Primary Schools
The Financial Support Services Unit (FSSU) is a support mechanism for school management in Primary Schools which assists them in compliance in terms of transparency, accountability and financial responsibility for State and other funding. The FSSU was established by the Department of Education & Skills (DES) and operates under DES Circular 0060/2017.
This training is available for Primary School Secretaries, Treasurers and Principals and will focus on key areas such as Payroll, VAT & RCT responsibilities.”
NQT Primary IEP's for Pupils with SEN Workshop
This workshop is for Primary NQT's only.
This workshop will count towards 20 hours.
Apple RTC - See-Saw for Learning (Primary) - Ciara McFarlane
ICT - Robotics in the Classroom
This course will introduce teachers to the use of Beebots and Lego in the classroom, as well as other coding activities.
Teachers will engage in hands on learning tasks with examples of how to integrate activities into busy classroom life.
Activities will be varied across all age groups.
Basic coding enables pupils to problem solve, create and work collaboratively.
All resources will be available to borrow from the education centre after the course is completed.
No coding experience is necessary but you will need to be very comfortable using ICT.
Please bring a charged wifi enabled laptop or tablet device with you on the night.
JCT STE(A)M in Junior Cycle 2020- Technology in the Future: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility!
STE(A)M in Junior Cycle
Technology in the Future: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility!
