Post Primary Courses
Samba Drums
Post Primary
All of the places for 2012 have been allocated. Participating schools will be contacted by Kilkenny Education Centre to confirm the training date.
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| Fee: €0.00 | Location: Kilkenny Education Centre |
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Project Maths Content - Strand 1
Post Primary
If you are interested in attending please contact the Centre
Iris Graham
| Fee: €0.00 | Location: Kilkenny Education Centre |
| Date: Wednesday 1, 8, 22, 29 February, 7 March 2012 | Time: 7.00-9.30pm |
Project Maths Content - Strand 3
Post Primary
If you are interested in attending please contact the Centre
Iris Graham
| Fee: €0.00 | Location: Kilkenny Education Centre |
| Date: Dates To Be Confirmed | Time: 7.00-9.30pm |
Making Application to NCSE – Info Night for Post Primary Principals
Post Primary
· Resource Teaching hours
· SNA: Access
· Assistive Technology
· Transport
| Fee: €0.00 | Location: Kilkenny Education Centre |
| Date: Thursday 9th February 2012 | Time: 4.15-5.45pm |
Training & More, for Science & Maths Teachers: Scientix - European Projects, Resources
Post Primary
A 2 day workshop on Computational Thinking in the Sciences. The workshop is organised by the Pathway project team based in Education Studies, Dublin City University. This workshop will be in collaboration with teachers from the Shodor Education Foundation, North Carolina, USA.
In the workshop, we will explore how advances in interactive, dynamic computing enable new visualizations in math, biology, physics and chemistry. Moving beyond Power Pointlessness, we have the opportunity to demonstrate that effective use of computing really matters if we are to improve education and research in the sciences. Computing matters because quantitative reasoning, computational thinking, and multi scale modelling are the intellectual heart and soul of 21st Century science and therefore are the essential skills of the 21st Century workforce. Computing matters because we can apply the power of interactive computing to reach a deeper understanding of math and science and their role in understanding the world.
Monday 13th February 2012: Introducing Computational Thinking in Science Education through Web-based Resources
Tuesday 14th February 2012: Introducing Computational Thinking in Science Education though Modelling Activities
Please email margaret.farren@dcu.ie to reserve a place on the workshop and for workshop timetable.
Pathway Co-ordinator: Margaret Farren
Pathway Team: Yvonne Crotty, James Lovatt, Martin Owen, Conor Sullivan, Peter Tiernan and Paul van Kampen.
DCU Campus Map: http://www.dcu.ie/images/campus_map.pdf
This course is sutable for Post Primary teachers
| Fee: €0.00 | Location: C214 Computer Lab, Henry Grattan Building, Dublin City University |
| Date: Monday 13-Tuesday 14 February 2012 | Time: 9.00am - 3.30pm |
Is Féidir Liom (IFL) – A Comprehensive Foundational Course in Irish for Parents
Post Primary
IFL is aimed at absolute beginners and it is designed to be simple and enjoyable but purposeful. It consists of a book, conversation-generating Interactive, supplementary materials and card games.
IFL points out patterns in Irish and gives the parents a basic understanding of the structure of the language so that they have the confidence to help their children. IFL teaches parents how to use an Irish dictionary. IFL circumvents the word 'grammar' as much as possible and participants are not expected to write Irish other than completing exercises in the book. IFL is mostly listening and responding to audio prompts and engaging interactively with the resources. IFL is written in English and the on-line Audio Pages help with Irish pronunciation when learners use the book at home. Tutors are in agreement that IFL has just the right pitch and it is the most appropriate approach to take with parents/grandparents whose main focus is to help their children learn Irish at school. It's not about fluency nor even about conversational Irish. The natural follow-up to the enthusiasm born out of IFL, is a Beginners' Course in conversational Irish (and there are many such courses available). IFL is unique in that it is foundational. It's true in more ways than one that: 'Is Féidir Linn' begins with 'Is Féidir Liom' agus is fearr tosú ag an tosach.
Mícheál Ó Máirtín
| Fee: €100 | Location: Kilkenny Education Centre |
| Date: Friday 10, 24 February, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 March, 20, 27 April, 4, May 2012 | Time: 10.00am-12.00pm |
Asperger’s Syndrome & Sensory Regulation
Post Primary
Kilkenny Initiative for Training & Education (The K.I.T.E. service) is a training and support service for adults who have a diagnosis of Asperger’s syndrome.
On 28th February 2012 the K.I.T.E. service is providing a Training Morning for Teachers and carers who support teenagers and adults with Asperger’s Syndrome.
This training is provided information on Aspergers Syndrome & Sensory Strategies that are helpful in school & day to day life
There is no substitution or travel allowance available for this course.
This course is sutable for Post Primary teachers, Learning Support & Resource Teachers, SNA and Parents
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| Fee: €0.00 | Location: Kilkenny Education Centre |
| Date: Tuesday 28 February 2012 | Time: 10.00am-1.00pm |
Moodle: Information Session for PP Principals
Post Primary
Info Session on Moodle Project
Willie McTiernan
| Fee: €0.00 | Location: Kilkenny Education Centre |
| Date: Thursday 1 March 2012 | Time: 1.30-3.30pm |
PP Art Teachers - Ceramics Skills
Post Primary
One day long ceramics workshop for second level teachers.
Gus Mabelson
| Fee: €0.00 | Location: Kilkenny Education Centre |
| Date: Saturday 3 March 2012 | Time: 10am-4pm |
Art for SNAs
Post Primary
Marsha Powell
| Fee: €0.00 | Location: Presentation Primary School, Parnell St, Kilkenny |
| Date: Tuesday 6 March 2012 | Time: 7.00-9.00pm |
Moodle: Information Evening for Teachers
Post Primary
| Fee: €0.00 | Location: Kilkenny Education Centre |
| Date: Thursday 8 March 2012 | Time: 4.30-6.30pm |
The Management of Abusive Behaviour Programme
Post Primary
An introduction to the principles and assumptions behind the ‘Management of Abusive Behaviour’ programme.
Also, a summary of the ideas and techniques contained within the 8 steps that make up the programme.
This course is sutable for Post Primary teachers
| Fee: €0.00 | Location: Kilkenny Education Centre |
| Date: Monday 12 March 2012 | Time: 7.00-9.00pm |
Using New Library Resources in Classrooms
Post Primary
Through this new course, you will and and use the ready-made teaching resources on the Ask about Ireland website and the wide range of relevant services from your local public libraries. Course is divided into three modules: 1. Using the Ask about Ireland resources in your classroom 2. Services and support from your local library 3. Useful reference resources for free online access
| Fee: €0.00 | Location: Kilkenny Education Centre |
| Date: Tuesday 13 March 2012 | Time: 7.00-9.00pm |
Literacy: Where We Are Now (PDST)
Post Primary
As part of the national strategy to improve literacy among children and young people, the PDST will be offering a series of six workshops to teachers of English. The workshops will have a particular focus on first year. The first workshop will be held in Spring 2012.
The workshop will explore different perspectives on literacy. It will also explore how teachers of English might create a profile of individual students as they enter post-primary school.
Target Audience: Teachers of First Year English/Coordinators of English Department
We are inviting one member of each English Department to attend the workshop. Participants will be invited to share resources and insights with their colleagues in school.
Aims of the Workshop
• To provide an introductory workshop on Literacy for teachers of English
• To explore different perspectives on Literacy
• To offer some examples of student profiles
• To share ideas and good practice
This will be a fast-moving, interactive workshop with ideas and suggestions to bring back to school.
| Fee: €0.00 | Location: Hotel Kilkenny |
| Date: Thursday 15 March 2012 | Time: 5.00-7.00pm |
Interactive Whiteboard: Information Evening
Post Primary
| Fee: €0.00 | Location: Kilkenny Education Centre |
| Date: Wednesday 21 March, 18 April, 19 Sept 2012 | Time: 7.00-9.00pm |