Dublin West Education Centre
Ionad Oideachais Bhaile Átha Cliath Thiar
SPRING 2015 PROGRAMME FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS
Old Blessington Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24. Tel: 4528000 Fax: 4528010 E-mail: info@dwec.ie Website: http://www.dwec.ie
BOOKING CONDITIONS
The Education Centre reserves the right to cancel courses in the event of under-booking. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis and will be
confirmed upon receipt of booking form.
An Introduction to Comprehension Strategies
1st - 6th class teachers, learning support and resource teachers
Do the pupils in your class understand what they are reading? This workshop is
an introduction into comprehension strategies. It aims to answer teacher’s questions in relation to the teaching of
comprehension. It is based on the experiences of teachers in a real class setting. In each workshop, we will take a handson approach demonstrating the different strategies and activities available to aid the teaching Comprehension.
The
workshop will also cover:- Current reading comprehension research: Explanation of the strategies: Modelling the
strategies Timetabling for teaching comprehension: Pupil activities that support strategy teaching: Resources to aid
teaching comprehension The methodologies covered will include: Teacher modelling: Shared experience: Group work:
Paired work: Talk and discussion: Active learning:
Facilitators:
Dates:
Time:
Venue:
Ruth Brennan & Martina Fitzgerald
27th January, 3rd & 10th February 2015
4.30—6.30pm
Dublin West Education Centre
Maths Eyes Workshop
Maths can often be seen as a boring / difficult subject, taught in school. However if we have “Maths Eyes” we see
Maths all around us, in everyday things and places. The Maths Eyes programme, developed by Terry Maguire, IT
Tallaght, is all about having a fresh look at how we approach Maths, how we can make Maths more FUN for children.
It is hoped that, following the workshop, schools will engage in:
- Maths Eyes Exhibitions
- Maths Eyes Fun Competitions
- Interaction with local communities e.g Library, local parks etc - Maths Trails – using cameras etc
- Parental/ pupil support in developing own resources
If you would like to find out more before attending this workshop please visit www.haveyougotmatheyes.com (All
resources can be downloaded, free of charge, from this site).
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This Workshop will be offered twice as follows:
Tom McGann
Facilitator: Tom McGann
4th February 2015
Date:
22nd April 2015
4.30—6.30pm
Time:
4.30—6.30pm
Dublin West Education Centre
Venue:
Dublin West Education Centre
Course for Newly Appointed Learning Support Teachers
This six- week course will look at the following topics:
- Introduction: legislation, classification of role
- Maths: resources/methodologies/strategies
- English: resources/methodologies /resources
- Assessment: screening, standardised/diagnostic
- Team teaching: outline/definition/programmes of work/planning
- IPLPs: formation of Individual and group IPLPs
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Team Teaching and Literacy in the Junior Primary Classes
While this course is aimed at the Junior Classes the information may be helpful to teachers working with older classes".
This three week course will look at the following topics:
The Five Types of Team Teaching:
In focus: One Teach/One Assist and Station Teaching
A Team Teaching Approach to Speaking and Listening
Co – Teaching: Power Hour:
In focus: How Power Hour can work in any school
Teaching in Stations – the easier way to Differentiation
Video of Power Hour at work
The Daily 5 – a new approach to teaching and managing literacy:
In focus – what The Sisters say- the how and why of Daily 5
Adapting Daily 5 to any classroom
How to set up Daily 5 using one or two teachers
Video of Daily 5 at work
Exploring Resources—Differentiation—Links to Revised Primary Curriculum
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Introducing Aistear to Infant Teachers
Aistear is a curriculum framework from the NCCA aimed at children from 0-6 years. This series of workshops will
introduce teachers to Aistear through the following topics:
Introduction to Aistear, The Early Childhood Curriculum Framework, with a focus on offering practical ideas for
teaching through play in the Infant Classroom.
Supporting Children's Language learning through play in the infant classroom.
The teacher’s role in organising and planning for play in the Infant classroom.
Supporting learning and development through assessment in the infant classroom across Aistear’s theme. A Practical
Exploration of the Features of Good Assessment in the Infant Classroom.
This course will be offered twice as follows
Facilitator: Sinéad Guinan
Facilitator: Anne Collins
Dates: 5th, 12th, 26th February, 5th & 12th March 2015 Dates: 16th, 23rd, 30th April, 14th & 21st May 2015
Time:
4.30 - 6.30pm
Time:
4.30—6.30pm
Venue:
Dublin West Education Centre
Venue:
Dublin West Education Centre
Introducing Aistear to Primary Principals
This workshop will focus on introducing the key aspects of Aistear. We will explore how Aistear builds on and
enriches the infant curriculum. We will look at some of the practical ideas and examples of how children can be
supported in their learning through Aistear. We will also explore how using play as a methodology can support
children's learning especially in literacy and numeracy.
Facilitator: Sinéad Guinan
Date:
26th March 2015
Time:
4.30—6.30pm
Venue:
Dublin West Education Centre
A Practical Guide to Teaching Maths in a Fun Filled Learning Environment (Junior Infants to Second Class)
This course guarantees to provide teachers with the confidence and tools to teach Mathematics in a meaningful and fun
way to children from Junior Infants to Second Class. Teachers will explore how Mathematics can be taught in a relevant
way using real life experiences, problem solving, play and parental involvement to provide children with a solid
mathematical foundation. Teachers will gain the
confidence to move away from over reliance on workbooks. Mathematical concepts are explored using a variety of
methods, approaches and resources.
Facilitator:
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Venue:
Triona Ní Leanacháin
4th, 11th, 18th & 25th March 2015
4.30— 6.30pm
Dublin West Education Centre
Genre Writing
It is not essential for participants to attend all three modules as the methodologies will be modelled in all sessions
These workshops will focus on the key teaching points for genre writing, including the seven-step model which extends
from familiarisation to publishing.
Workshop 1: This will provide practical ideas for teaching descriptive writing in 1st to 6th class.
Workshop 2: This session will deal with recount writing
Workshop 3: This workshop will concentrate on discussion writing.
In each workshop, we will take a hands-on approach, demonstrating inventive, fun activities designed to trigger creativity
and enthusiasm in young writers. The methodologies covered will include: team teaching: teacher modelling: shared
experience: group work: pair work: talk and discussion: brainstorming.
Facilitator:
Dates:
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Venue:
Ruth Brennan
24th February, 3rd & 10th March 2015
4.30—6.30pm
Dublin West Education Centre
Ann Goggins & Áine Maguire
3rd, 10th, 24th February, 3rd, 10th & 24th March 2015
7.00—9.00pm
Dublin West Education Centre
Mairéad Ryan and Gaye Healy
29th January, 5th & 12th February 2015
4.00—6.00 pm
Venue: Dublin West Education Centre
Literacy in the Junior Primary Classes
These are Two Stand Alone Workshops focusing on Literacy
Teachers are welcome to attend either one or both Workshops.
Reading:10th March 2015: 4.30pm—6.30pm: This workshop will cover aspects of reading for infants and first and second
classes. Included in the topics are magnetic letters, phonological awareness, language experience approach (LEA) and readers’
theatre. Teachers will also consider methods to increase comprehension.
Writing: 24th March:
4.30pm—6.30pm In this workshop the teachers will become familiar with a 7 step writing process
The teachers will examine the characteristics of six common writing genres. The teachers will also consider some other popular
writing genres. This workshop is possibly not useful for teachers familiar with First Steps – Writing
Facilitator for both Workshops: Mairéad Ryan
Venue for both Workshop:
Dublin West Education
Self Assessment & Learning Folders (SALF) in the Primary Classroom
A two hour introductory course provides a complete framework for self-assessment in the classroom:
- Identifying what a Self Assessment and Learning Folder looks like at Junior, Middle and Senior Class levels in the Primary
school
- Using the continuum of assessment to develop Assessment for Learning practices in the classroom
- Building Self Assessment and Learning Folders with each child at all class levels using practical strategies and methodologies
- Developing a classroom culture that supports self assessment practices
- Self Assessment and Learning Folders and the home – increasing the flow of information between the home and school
Teachers are encouraged to bring a copy of the NCCA assessment Guidelines
Facilitator:
Date:
Time:
Venue:
Marian Henry
28th January 2015
4.30pm—6.00pm
Dublin West Education Centre
Guided Reading
During a guided reading session, a teacher works with a group of children who are at a
very similar reading level, by teaching and supporting them with specific reading skills
and strategies as they read and respond to an appropriately levelled text.
This practical, teacher-friendly course will cover how to prepare for guided reading at whole-school level, along with how to
make guided reading work in your classroom.
Advice on assessment, classroom management and resources will also be provided
Facilitator:
Dates:
Venue:
Áine Maguire
14th, 21st & 28th April 2015
Dublin West Education Centre
Using the Khan Academy as a 4th to 6th Class Maths Resource– Workshop
Khanacademy.org is an innovative website for students and teachers that can be integrated into the classroom.
The website provides Maths learning videos, exercises, hints and tips in a wide variety of mathematics topics to
assist the needs of students at 4th to 6th class levels. Web-based resources (such as videos) on a particular topic
can be used in class or as homework. This resource has the potential to allow teachers to focus more on student
learning and activity and less on teaching in the traditional sense. Students can also use the site in their own time,
as the website sets challenges for them suitable to their ability level. This allows students to learn at their own
pace and in their own time.
This course will introduce teachers to the Khan Academy website. Participants will be shown how Khan
Academy can
be used by children to improve maths skills while working at their own pace. The course will focus on
registering students,
assigning learning tasks and monitoring student progress. The benefits of using Khan Academy in the classroom
and at
home will be explored.
Please bring earphones/headphones for your personal Use. Also be aware that you will be sharing your
email address with others on the workshop. If you have an iPad or other table device then please feel
free to bring it along.
This Workshop will be offered twice as follows
Facilitators:
Date:
Tom McGann & Emer Maher
28th January 2015
Facilitators: Tom McGann & Emer Maher
Date:
25th February 2015
Time:
Venue:
4.30—6.30pm
Time:
Dublin West Education Centre Venue:
4.30—6.30pm
Dublin West Education Centre