Waterford Teachers’ Centre Summer Course Booklet 2016 Courses are being held in the following venues

Waterford Teachers’ Centre Summer Course Booklet 2016 Courses are being held in the following venues: • Cahir • Cashel • Clonmel • Dungarvan • Lismore Heritage Centre • Waterford t: 051 – 311000 f: 051 – 311050 e: info@wtc.ie w: www.wtc.ie Please note that this Summer Course Booklet and Booking Form can be read and downloaded from the homepage of our website www.wtc.ie Please print off the Booking Form from the website, complete it and send it along with the appropriate fee to: Summer Courses c/o Waterford Teachers’ Centre, Newtown Road, Waterford WATERFORD TEACHERS’ CENTRE Ionad na Múinteoirí Newtown Rd., Waterford Tel No.: (051) 311000 Fax: (051) 311050 SUMMARY OF SUMMER COURSES 2016 Course Dates 16WD015 July – 16WD016 July – 16WD018 July – 16WD019 July – 16WD020 Brief Title (see booklet for full title) Tutor(s) Location Enhancing the delivery of PE and Integration with Other Curriculum Subjects (Blended Course) Aistear – Play, Literacy and Numeracy (Infants) Eoin Breathnach GAA Facilitators Sharon Devereux Waterford AnneMarie Ferris Cashel Eddie O’Neill Clonmel July – Literacy and Learning Support Promoting Literacy and Positive Self-Esteem Drum Circle Magic: Rhythm activities for Musical/Literacy/Numeracy Aistear – Play, Literacy and Numeracy (Infants) Jen Ui Dhuibhir Dungarvan 16WD022 July – Kodaly and Friends in the Music Classroom Fearghal O’Connor Dungarvan 16WD023 July – John Carey Dungarvan 16WD027 July – Making History Local: Practical Approaches and Methodologies Effective Leadership Misneach/Toraiocht Tutors Waterford 16WD028 July – Aistear – Play, Literacy and Numeracy (Infants) Janet Twigg Waterford 16WD033 July 11 -15 Kodaly and Friends in the Music Classroom Fearghal O’Connor Waterford 16WD034 Aug 22 – 26 Practical Local History - Clonmel Diarmuid O’Keeffe Clonmel 16WD035 Aug 22 – 26 Ag Eisteacht’s Tutors Waterford 16WD036 Aug 22 – 26 Skills for listening to and supporting those in the school community Kodaly and Friends in the Music Classroom Fearghal O’Connor Waterford 16WD037 Aug 22 – 26 Visual Arts – Let’s get creative through the Strands Sinead Walsh Waterford Cahir PDST TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION - COMPUTER COURSES 16WD927 July – The Reading and Writing Process using ICT Cahir 16WD977 July – Creating and Using ICT Resources for Literacy & Numeracy Waterford 16WD981 July – Creating and Using ICT Resources for Literacy & Numeracy Dungarvan 16WD974 July – Creating and Using ICT Resources for Literacy & Numeracy Waterford Please use this chart in conjunction with the course descriptions in the following pages of this Summer Course Booklet Please complete the accompanying BOOKING FORM if you wish to apply for a place on any of the courses You will receive a receipt for your course fee within days of your application being received, confirming that the Centre has received your application and course fee You will receive a letter on Wednesday, 15th June 2016 notifying you of the course on which you have been allocated a place It is this letter that confirms that you have a place on a particular course Please see the BOOKING FORM for further details The deadline for bookings is Wednesday, 8th June 2016 at 4.00 p.m A decision on which courses are viable will be made that day Fees will not be refunded after that date unless your chosen course(s) will not go ahead due to insufficient applications It is important to make a 2nd and 3rd choice as well in case your 1st choice isn’t held because of insufficient applicants Please POST your completed BOOKING FORM and fee to: Summer Courses, c/o Waterford Teachers’ Centre, Newtown Road, Waterford Please note that Course Fees are NON-REFUNDABLE Exceptions will be made a teacher is unable to complete a course due to illness The course fee less the €25 administration fee will be refunded provided a doctor’s certificate is presented ENHANCING THE DELIVERY OF PE AND INTEGRATION WITH THE CURRICULUM -BLENDED COURSE This course is a blended learning course with days face to face contact and days online material The face to face element of the course will be a mix of practical and workgroup sessions focusing on the role of Gaelic Games in all strands of the Curriculum Participants will take part in a number of practical sessions with Coaching Ireland qualified Tutors over the week in Hurling/Camogie, Football/Ladies Football, Handball and Rounders’ These practical sessions will assist Teachers in bringing GAA into PE Classes with an emphasis on inclusion for all children including those with disabilities The sessions will focus on Fundamental Movement Skills along with the teaching of the main skills of all Gaelic Games Sports in a fun and enjoyable manner Coaching Aids and materials will be given to all participants The practical sessions will be fully interactive with participation by all on the course Teachers will be assisted in putting in place session plans for coaching Gaelic Games in their own class as part of the PE Curriculum Teachers will be introduced to the GAA Fun Do Programme and will develop their ICT skills through building their own PE lessons using the Fun Do interactive DVD Rom This also facilitates skill demonstration for children through using the Interactive Whiteboard or PC Teachers will therefore be better positioned to facilitate use of ICT with their pupils in the classroom The Céim ar Aghaidh will help to develop Teachers skills in using the GAA resource through Numeracy and Literacy themes Classroom lessons and plans are available through all our GAA resource booklets To up-skill teachers in ICT usage via internet the GAA ELearning resource will be used for certain modules This resource can be accessed at www.learning.gaa.ie and all those on the course will have personal access for the duration of the course Other online resources will be referenced (www.gaa.ie, www.ladiesgaelic.ie, www.camogie.ie, www.gaahandball.ie, www.rounders.gaa.ie) along with ICT resources such as multimedia-Fun Do DVD cameraProjects, Céim ar Aghaidh Resource & the GAA Handball & Rounders’ Coaching Resource will be explored This should further enhance the Child Numeracy and Literacy Skills through the use of this resource COURSE: DATE: TUTOR: 16WD015 Monday, 4th July – Wednesday, 6th July 2016 GAA Facilitators VENUE: TIME: Fee: Waterford 9.30 a.m – 2.00 p.m €50 Aistear – PLAY, LITERACY AND NUMERACY (Infants) Looking for new ideas for teaching literacy and math’s in a playful way? Or perhaps, thinking about introducing childled play in your classroom? If so, then register for this action-packed Summer Course which has been designed by the Association of Teacher/Education Centres in Ireland (ATECI) in collaboration with the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) This course explores key ideas in Aistear: the Early Childhood Curriculum Framework (2009) and provides lots of practical ideas for using these in your infant classroom Take a look at other teachers’ resources for play and find out how they plan for, resource, support and assess learning through child-led play The course links with the new Primary Language Curriculum for junior infants to second class, and provides ideas for developing young children’s oral language, emergent writing and mathematical learning in a playful way 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 Venues Cahir Dungarvan Waterford Dates Monday, July 4th – Friday, 8th 2016 Monday, July 4th – Friday, 8th 2016 Monday, July 4th – Friday, 8th 2016 Fee Course Codes €50 €50 €50 16WD016 16WD020 16WD028 Times 9.30 a.m – 2.00 p.m 9.30 a.m – 2.00 p.m 9.30 a.m – 2.00 p.m PRACTICAL MATHEMATICS – AN EFFECTIVE APPROACH TO TEACHING AND LEARNING Are you interested in a collaborative and innovative set of maths workshops? This course is designed to provide you with a practical toolkit for enhancing numeracy skills in your classroom The co - operative learning approaches promoted throughout this course will motivate students and create an interesting and stimulating environment in any classroom The course content will include: Module • Mathematic curriculum, key messages, skills, teaching methodologies • Self-Reflection and Personal Values around Mathematics • Real life math’s for the classroom • Assessment for learning • Developing mental strategies using problem solving skills Module • Overview of Mata Sa Rang teaching methodologies • Number activities for junior and senior classes • Addressing preconceptions about Mathematics • Conceptual place value vs traditional place value Module Module • Problem Solving – A collaborative approach • Have you got Maths Eyes? • Long term planning using NCCA Planning • Developing meaningful maths trails Tool • Field trip – bring your camera! • Collaborative learning – A child centered • Making relevant learning objective approach Module • Differentiation – A practical method • Problem Solving toolkit • Assessment of learning Also, you will have the opportunity to evaluate and develop your own skills in teaching specific aspects of the numeracy curriculum By completing this course, you will discover a range of ideas and resources that will demonstrate how to engage and inspire students in your classroom! COURSE: DATE: TUTOR: 16WD017 Monday, 4th July – Friday, 8th July 2016 Catherine Whelan VENUE: TIME: FEE: Cashel 9.30 a.m – 2.00 p.m €50 LITERACY AND LEARNING SUPPORT Promoting Literacy and Positive Self-Esteem Are you looking for a fun-filled and wonderful learning experience; something to ease you into the summer and restore your enthusiasm for the classroom? Then this course is for you Suitable for teachers of all Mainstream Classes and of course, those entrusted with the role of Learning Support and Resource teaching The development of literacy is a complex process and one that requires explicit teaching skills in the primary classroom Literacy and Learning Support is an area where teachers need the innovative teaching tools that Anne Marie’s Ferris Wheel System can provide This is a truly interactive, learn by doing this course During the sessions a number of factors relating to literacy acquisition will be explored:           Variables of literacy acquisition Procedures to develop reading fluency Inter-dependent roles of visual and auditory processes Developing short and long-term memory Difficulties encountered by children with preferred kinaesthetic learning styles Pedagogic approach for children with special needs, dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, Asperger’s etc Extending literacy across the curriculum with emphasis on linkage and integration The potential of IT to enhance literacy skills Using standard assessment procedures to promote effective learning evaluation School Self-Evaluation: Measuring progress as part of a whole school approach to literacy development Throughout the course a variety of approaches and methodologies will be used, including:       Presentations Facilitated workshop based sessions Practice based activities Use of video for feedback Discussion and sharing of ideas Making learning fun for both teachers and children! Anne Marie Ferris is the founder and director of The FerrisWheel and is dedicated to helping people overcome learning challenges and achieve success Teaching for over 25 years, Anne Marie has taught at primary, secondary, third level and in Special Education She works through the HSE, directly with schools and in clinical practice This proves to be a popular course, so early booking is advised COURSE: DATE: TUTOR: 16WD018 Monday, 4th July – Friday, 8th July 2016 Anne Marie Ferris VENUE: TIME: FEE: Cashel 9.30 a.m – 2.00 p.m €50 DRUM CIRCLE MAGIC- (Rhythm activities for Musical/Literacy/Numeracy) The course is designed for teachers who wish to bring the magic and fun of Drumming / Rhythm based activities to their classroom Teachers will learn how to facilitate a Drum Circle with lots of fun rhythm games for Musical Exploration A Drum Circle is an event that creates a supportive environment for creative expression with the potential for improved physical, emotional and mental conditioning The course also explores the many ways in which drumming together as a group can help develop children’s' personal, social and psychological skills Learn how to facilitate the development of skills such as listening, interpretation, self-esteem, diversity, attention span, communications, maths and reading skills, and much more using the Drum Circle Format No previous musical experience is needed to take this course, and the course is delivered in a very user friendly fun way The course will improve your musical/rhythmical skills, and some time will be given to exploring the health/recreational/holistic wellness benefits of group drumming for the participants also Many teachers have attended this course up to three times to refresh and upgrade their musical skills to relax in a fun atmosphere after a long hard year and to ensure they have a tool-kit of rhythmical games and activities on their return to work in September Waterford Teachers’ Centre has full-class sets of African Drums which are loaned out to schools for 2/3 weeks so that pupils can have a Drumming Class for that period The course facilitator is Eddie O’Neill who is a certified Health Rhythms facilitator, and holds a Diploma in Drum Therapy If you need more information about the course you can phone him at 087 9151134 Teachers who take this course will be able to take out a loan of a class-set of African Drums for use with their pupils COURSE: DATE: TUTOR: 16WD019 Monday, 4th July – Friday, 8th July 2016 Eddie O Neill VENUE: TIME: FEE: Clonmel 9.30 a.m – 2.00 p.m €50 THE TEACHING OF NUMERACY THROUGH PHYSICAL EDUCATION INCORPORATING FUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT SKILLS This course will look at the opportunities for teaching Numeracy through Physical Education while also looking at the teaching of fundamental movement skills in Physical Education including running and throwing The course will address two of the national priorities in Numeracy and Well Being highlighting opportunities to integrate Numeracy across the Strands of the Physical Education curriculum It will look at innovative uses of ICT as a teaching tool in Physical Education including the use of iPads and Apps This course is suitable for teachers who are interested in Physical Education who would like to acquire strategies to integrate numeracy into other curricular areas For schools considering taking Physical Education as their third subject for School Self-Evaluation it will look at how the teaching and learning of the key movement skills can be improved The participants will gain an understanding of how numeracy can have a practical application in the context of Physical Education and other physical activity settings It will look at activities from the strands of the PE curriculum which can be used to teach the objectives of the Mathematics curriculum The course will be practical and will comprise mainly of active workshops Participants on this course will be afforded the opportunity to: • Engage in and learn about a range of activities that can make learning of numeracy fun, relevant and authentic for pupils • Incorporate mathematical language into the PE lesson • Reflect on ways in which Numeracy through PE can be used for School Self-Evaluation in line with Circular 0039/2012 and Circular 0056/2011 Literacy and Numeracy for Learning and Life • Select and devise appropriate lessons and resources which can be used for school self-improvement • Identify the key teaching and learning points of the fundamental skills of running and throwing • Use ICT in an innovative way in the teaching of Physical Education Throughout the course a variety of approaches and methodologies will be used including: • Talk and Discussion • Active Learning • Using the environment • Mathematical trails • Collaborative learning • Integration • Direct Teaching • Guided Discovery • Use of ICT • Problem Solving COURSE: 16WD021 DATE: Monday, 4th July – Friday, 8th July 2016 TUTOR: James Casey & Michael Quinn VENUE: TIME: FEE: Dungarvan 9.30 a.m – 2.00 p.m €50 KODÁLY AND FRIENDS IN THE MUSIC CLASSROOM This course is designed to give an excellent knowledge of music and its pedagogy It is a completely practical course full of materials and ideas that are presently being used by Kodály practitioners around the world today The music curriculum set by the Department of Education & Skills is based on the Kodály method of music education We will have daily classes in singing, Kodály methodology, solfege and music materials incorporating the Gordon music learning theory In this course we will learn how to effectively teach rhythm, pitch, beat, singing, solfege and all other aspect of music As mentioned, it is a practical course, so we will be learning a variety of songs and games to perform and play with your classes to help them discover and experience music at the highest standard At the end of the course you will have a library of songs, games and activities to bring back to your classroom and school Everyone is welcome to this course no matter what level of music you may think you have We will start from the very beginning and scaffold our way up from junior infants, all the way to sixth class Fearghal holds a BMus from the CIT Cork School of Music, Kodály Certification from the American Kodály Institute and a Masters of Education (M.Ed Kodály emphasis) from Loyola University Maryland, USA He is also a doctoral student at the Royal Irish Academy of Music, studying for a doctorate of music performance in choral conducting Fearghal is founder and conductor of the multi award winning Cork Institute of Technology Chamber Choir He is also the conductor of the Lismore Choir in Co Waterford and the Rennies National School choir in Co Cork While studying in America, he was fortunate to work with the Children's Chorus of Maryland and the American Kodály Children's Choir Fearghal has worked in many primary schools in Cork and Waterford for the past four years giving musicianship classes He also gave four Kodály based workshops for the Waterford teachers centre in 2014 He was also offered a teaching fellowship at the Royal Irish Academy of Music, teaching musicianship classes, working with the Academy’s ensembles, and tutor for three string quartets as part of the Academy’s new chamber music courses, working closely with the RTE Contempt Quartet Fearghal has also been lecturing at the Cork Institute of Technology, lecturing music education on the Early Years Education degree Venues Dungarvan Waterford Waterford Dates July 4th – July 8th 2016 July 11th – July 15th 2016 August 22nd – August 26th 2016 Fee €50 €50 €50 Course Codes 16WD022 16WD033 16WD036 Times 9.30 a.m – 2.00 p.m 9.30 a.m – 2.00 p.m 9.30 a.m – 2.00 p.m MAKING HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY LOCAL: PRACTICAL APPROACHES & METHODOLOGIES This creative course is about making History local The course will be a mix of visiting historical locations in Dungarvan and the county, from Dungarvan Castle to Ardmore and to other historically significant locations, assessing their educational potential, planning for class visits and creating trails for use in class As we continue to remember 1916 and its aftermath, the course links national events in this Decade of Commemoration to what was actually happening in Waterford, from 1916 to the War of Independence Events, collected memories and artefacts from a broad range of time periods will feature as part of a very engaging week in Dungarvan A wide range of methodologies will be used to engage your pupils in historical investigation, using their observation skills and using local evidence The course is specifically designed to be a hands-on experience for teachers Participants will gain valuable knowledge, skills and experience at how best to implement the History Curriculum across all classes The Centre’s Primary History Resource Website will also be explored for its potential in supporting the busy classroom teacher • Visits to Dungarvan Castle, Ardmore and “The Towers” and its Famine Conspiracy • 1916-1923 The Decade of Remembrance & Commemoration • Designing Trails for your class • Accessing the vast range of local historical resources online • Timelines, Timelines and Timelines! How to use them to best effect • Find Out about Waterford Boy Soldiers, Exploring the WWI Memorial in Dungarvan Castle, Titanic: Local Survivors and the Lost, and many more • Integrating History across the Curriculum from Drama to Art & Crafts • Now & Then! A Photographic Resource for use in the class • Waterford’s Archaeological Past: Treasures and Local Places to visit both city & county • Becoming a self-sufficient and resourceful teacher of History with a Local Relevance, capable of accessing resources, when and where needed Having that Creative Touch with a Sense for the Children’s Past in Their Own Locality! John Carey, a local primary teacher who works with Hibernia College in the area of SESE and who continues to create teaching resources for primary teachers on the Waterford Teachers’ Centre’s Local History Website COURSE: DATE: TUTOR: 16WD023 Monday, 4th July – Friday, 8th July 2016 John Carey VENUE: TIME: FEE: Dungarvan 9.30 a.m – 2.00 p.m €50 The European Space Education Office, Ireland and Discover Primary Science & Maths is offering: USING SPACE TO TEACH SCIENCE THROUGH INQUIRY’ Course The objective of this course, Using Space to teach science through inquiry, is to assist participants to develop a cross-curricular approach to teaching Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) using Space as a theme The course will have an emphasis on inquiry based learning and provide opportunities to apply skills and knowledge to real life situations The main curriculum areas covered by the course are SESE (Science, Geography) and Mathematics COURSE: 16WD024 VENUE: DATE: TUTORS: Monday, 4th July – Friday, 8th July 2016 M Quinlan, R Leddy, Dr N Smith & C Daly TIME: FEE: Lismore Heritage Centre 9.30 a.m – 2.00 p.m €50 SCIENCE FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS Are you looking for fun science activities for your classroom? This course is aimed at providing you with a valuable toolkit that will enhance your teaching of science in your classroom and in using the local environment Integrating practical and active methods into your teaching of science will allow the pupils to develop higher order problem and thinking skills The course contains practical activities for all four strands of the primary science curriculum (living things, materials, energy and forces and the environment) The main aims of the course are to: Take some of the basic theories of the four strands and develop practical classroom activities or field work Carry out practical and field work safely and effectively with everyday materials Use ICT to enhance the teaching of primary science Identify cross curricular opportunities for the science curriculum Identify learning outcomes from practical sessions Teachers will receive a fully comprehensive booklet, which will include practical guides to the four strands, with material lists and full instructions for practical activities, and with details of the science behind each activity included Our teachers that participated on this Summer Science Course last year were very happy with its content and different workshops COURSE: DATE: TUTOR: 16WD025 Monday, 4th July – Friday, 8th July 2016 Various WIT Science Tutors VENUE: TIME: FEE: W.I.T., Waterford 9.30 a.m – 2.00 p.m €50 PDST LEADERSHIP COURSE - Tánaiste Tánaiste is a leadership summer course designed specifically for Deputy Principals and Acting Deputy Principals The course provides opportunities for participants to explore their leadership role in order to lead high quality teaching and learning in their school while also focusing on the interpersonal dimension of their leadership role The course has an emphasis on effective communication and conflict management strategies, on the principal and deputy principal as a leadership team, distributed leadership as well leading change and positively impacting on the school’s learning culture This course is recognised by the DES for EPV purposes For further information on this Summer Course please contact Eileen McNamee, PDST School Leadership administrator by email to lindahogan@pdst.ie or by phone at 065- 6845520 We ran this course last year and was well received COURSE: DATE: TUTOR: 16WD026 Monday, 4th July – Friday, 8th July 2016 PDST Tánaiste Tutors VENUE: TIME: FEE: Waterford 9.30 a.m – 2.00 p.m €50 EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP A SUMMER COURSE FOR PRINCIPALS, DEPUTY PRINCIPALS AND ASPIRING PRINCIPALS Facilitated by Misneach/Toraiocht Tutors This course is designed to provide relevant and important information to those in leadership roles in schools It will also facilitate the development of leadership and management skills in leaders and aspiring leaders so that primary schools can function more effectively and efficiently Modules include: • • • • • • • • • • Appointments Procedures School Community, BOM and Parents’ Council Time Management Conflict Management Communication Strategies Inclusion of Special Needs Positive School Culture School Planning Self-Care & Wellbeing Health & Safety in Schools Tutors: Áine Sotscheck, Former Principal, Toraiocht Tutor, PDST Leadership Associate John Brennan, Principal, PDST Leadership Associate Dr Kevin Haugh, Former Principal Formerly seconded to PDST Leadership Celia Walsh, Former Principal, PDST Leadership Associate, Director of WTC Paul Dunne, Health and Safety Instructor COURSE: 16WD027 DATE: Monday, 4th July – Friday, 8th July 2016 VENUE: TIME: FEE: Waterford 9.30 a.m – 2.00 p.m €50 WATERFORD - WHERE I LIVE This local studies course will examine Waterford’s rich cultural heritage in the context of the various strands of the history curriculum; as well as making strong links to the numeracy and literacy opportunities that local studies can afford Much has been made of the decade of centenaries and this will be referenced in the context of Waterford’s rich historical past The course will include amongst other things: · Lots of field work centred on the Viking Triangle area, including walking tours, visits to some of the city’s buildings of particular significance and introductions to some of the partners in education currently working in the area · An outline of the festivals planned for the coming year and opportunities for schools to become involved in these · An introduction to an examination of existing resources including the ‘Waterford, Where I Live’ resource pack · Literacy opportunities presented in the context of local studies · A guide to introducing local studies through numeracy trails · Various ways of engaging with your locality in the teaching of the arts Claire Reidy is a teacher in Christchurch N.S and has previously devised and delivered many popular courses including, literacy and numeracy for senior classes, problem solving, thinking skills and creative teaching strategies She is also involved in a number of educational and festival committees in Waterford City and advised on the publication 'Waterford, Where I Live' Claire’s courses are usually very well attended COURSE: DATE: TUTOR: 16WD029 Monday, 4th July – Friday, 8th July 2016 Claire Reidy VENUE: TIME: Fee: Waterford 9.30 a.m – 2.00 p.m €50 SPHE – MINDFULNESS AS A CROSS CURRICULAR METHODOLOGY FOR EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND WELBBEING Mindfulness is increasingly recognized as an essential educational tool This course recognises the role of teachers as a powerful resource of mindful presence in the classroom and gives them simple and transformative tools to benefit the children in their care • Teachers will be invited to cultivate their own mindful presence, so that you can teach from your own experience • The content will support the aims of SPHE Curriculum, in a mindful approach, that begins by promoting the personal development of the child, fostering in themselves a sense of care and respect for themselves and then extending this to the care and appreciation of each human being • We will look at practical ways to nurture a foundation of mindfulness and heartfulness in children through ideas, exercises, activities and resources Mindfulness’ practices will promote the aims of the curriculum to enable the child to make informed decisions and healthy choices • The classroom will be looked at as to how it can be cultivated into a supportive mindful community With an interconnected approach, Mindfulness will be considered as core to enabling and developing in the child an appreciation of cultural diversity and active citizenship and democracy • Cultivating happiness, working with difficult emotions, mindful breathing and connecting with nature practices will be explored for ways to make them meaningful and inviting for children • An exploration of appropriate assessment methods will take place to ascertain learner outcomes and experience and teacher practice, in each strand of the SPHE curriculum that is being addressed The Benefits: Each person in a community affects the others If we apply the tools of mindfulness when working with our school, families and communities, both children and adults will benefit from the resulting peace, harmony and joy Mindful Children are better able to focus and concentrate, experience decreased stress and anxiety, are empathetic and understanding of others Mindful Teachers have an awareness’ of themselves and are attuned to their students, nurture a learning community where students flourish, know how to manage and reduce stress, have healthy relationships at work and at home Maeve regularly delivers mindfulness and Natural Health Therapy courses and workshops to professionals including Teachers, Healthcare workers and Business people As an art teacher, community involvement tutor and artist, Maeve has been involved in many projects in her ongoing practice that enhance school communities and their communities in a mixed disciplinary, creative and mindful approach COURSE: DATE: TUTOR: 16WD030 Monday, July 4th – Friday, 8th July 2016 Maeve Collins VENUE: TIME: FEE: Waterford 9.30 a.m – 2.00 p.m €50 VISUAL ART MADE EASY! Teacher-friendly and FUN! You will surprise yourself at this course, you will return to your classroom looking forward to doing art with your class! Aims of this summer course: To provide new and fresh ideas for teachers in the strands of the visual arts from infant level to th classFabric and fibre, print, paint and colour, drawing, clay and construction To help to understand better, the creative process that children go through in the making of art and integrating this with the rest of the curriculum To demonstrate how to generate a creative atmosphere during the art class which is challenging, motivating and supportive? To help teachers develop children’s sensitivities to their visual environment and to other art works To encourage teachers to promote experimentation and exploration rather than on techniques and product–based art Sinead has a Bachelor of Education, Froebel College Dublin (T.C.D.) Grennan Mill Craft school (Drawing, Batik, Printing, Metalwork and Weaving) KCAT Art and Study centre studio I have facilitated children’s arts workshops with Kilkenny Arts Festival and various art workshops in libraries around the county I worked with ‘Katapult’ Kilkenny Arts Festival as part of outreach programme Various artistic commissions in mosaic, in Kilkenny Currently delivering arts programme in local schools and youth club in ‘Shadow Puppetry’ Sinead has exhibited her own artwork in Kilkenny Arts Festival 2015 I have provided teachers’ courses over the last year (2015-2016) in Christmas Art, Spring Art, Art for Holy Communion and Art for Confirmation in Waterford Teacher's Centre and Kilkenny Education Centre Venues Waterford Waterford Dates Mon July 4th – Fri July 8th Mon Aug., 22nd - Fri Aug., 26th Fee €50 €50 Course Codes 16WD031 16WD037 Times 9.30 a.m – 2.00 p.m 9.30 a.m – 2.00 p.m PROMOTING A WHOLE-SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT, SUPPORT OF PUPIL LEARNING The aims of this course is: • To support the best in students, teachers and Principals, so in continuing to give of their best, in a safe and respectful environment • Parents, teachers, principals, students and members of management, all working together to promote an environment which supports pupil learning • Promoting a safe and respectful learning and teaching environment • Highlighting that every person actively involved in the life of the school has a responsibility in promoting an environment which is respectful, safe and where everyone is valued That each person would take ownership of their own behaviour, reflect upon it and modify it, if it is contrary to the spirit of the school • The purpose of evaluation is to learn Therefore it is necessary to evaluate what is working in creating a supportive learning environment and what is hindering The content of this course includes: The purpose and implementation of a Mission Statement Code of Conduct and Respectful Communication Pupils Learning Styles, Teachers teaching styles Leadership in the school and in the classroom School Self Evaluation Mary Scanlon has a background in Psychology and Counselling She has studied the Enneagram for over 20 years and her love for it continues to grow She regularly conducts courses on The Ennegram and Mindfulness Support Groups for our Centre COURSE: DATE: TUTOR: 16WD032 Monday, 11th July – Friday, 15th July 2016 Mary Scanlon VENUE: TIME: FEE: Dungarvan 9.30 a.m – 2.00 p.m €50 PRACTICAL LOCAL HISTORY - CLONMEL The aim of this course is to provide teachers with practical ways to teach the local history themes in the SESE curriculum using the built environment around them Though based in a modern urban environment the course will endeavour to explore how any locality can be used to teach local history Participants will learn how to ‘read’ buildings, how best to use maps and the photographic record, and where to find materials online They will experience recording old structures and graveyards and engage in history trails The course will involve a mix of ‘talk and walk’, varying from information giving sessions, workshops and group work to actively exploring the local built environment, both urban and rural Both new and previous participants of this course are welcome and all are reminded to come dressed for weather, good or bad! Diarmuid O’Keeffe is a teacher in St Oliver’s N.S Clonmel with a background in archaeology and local history Diarmuid ran a very successful History Summer Course last year COURSE: DATE: TUTOR: 16WD034 Monday, August 22nd – Friday, 26th August 2016 Diarmuid O’Keeffe VENUE: TIME: Fee: Clonmel 9.30 a.m – 2.00 p.m €50 SKILLS FOR LISTENING TO AND SUPPORTING THOSE IN THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY Ag Eisteacht’s summer course is custom designed to assist teachers to actively foster well-being in the school community The training focuses on approaches to building positive relationships and creating a supportive school environment It features a recognised, evidence based intervention model – Brief Encounters® which enables those who use it to respond sensitively and appropriately to peers, parents and others who may ‘turn to’ them for support The programme explores a range of relational topics including, family diversity in Ireland, and the impact of family relationships on children’s health and well-being and conflict - particularly its impact on adult, child and community well-being It is a lively, fast moving, participative course that is co-facilitated by two experienced trainers using tried and tested trainer inputs, audio-visual learning, small group work and experiential exercises COURSE: DATE: TUTORS: 16WD035 Monday, August 22nd – Friday, 26th August 2016 Ag Eisteacht’s Tutors VENUE: TIME: FEE: Waterford 9.30 a.m – 2.00 p.m €50 PDST TECHNOLOGY COURSES COURSE CODE 16WD927 DATES COURSE NAME FEE VENUE July – The Reading and Writing Process using ICT FREE Cahir 16WD1067 July – Leading Digital Learning and Technology Integration as a School Leader FREE Waterford 16WD977 July – Creating and Using ICT Resources for Literacy & Numeracy FREE Waterford 16WD981 July – Creating and Using ICT Resources for Literacy & Numeracy FREE Dungarvan 16WD974 July – Creating and Using ICT Resources for Literacy & Numeracy FREE Waterford 16WD1068 July 11 – 15 Leading Digital Learning and Technology Integration as a School Leader FREE Waterford 16WD1051 Aug 22-26 Embedding ICT into Teaching, Learning and Assessment FREE Dungarvan The Reading and Writing Process using ICT This revised summer course for 2016 from PDST TiE will investigate will investigate a wide range of easy to use, practical online resources which can build and foster pupils' skills in reading comprehension, oral language, writing and vocabulary at all class levels It will also explore how ICT can be used to support and develop key elements of literacy by developing a digital portfolio of sample teaching, learning and assessment resources for all class levels over the week Each module makes reference to classroom based examples of using ICT to support differentiation so as to cater for our pupils’ varying learning abilities and SEN needs Other relevant areas discussed during this course include building safer internet practices in my school, integrating technologies in literacy intervention programs as well as planning for e-learning and SSE on a whole school level Creating and using digital resources to enhance Literacy and Numeracy In this revised course for 2016 emphasis will be placed on participants creating their own teaching and learning resources before exploring useful online resources for literacy, including IWB specific resources and tools Each module includes opportunity for discussion centred on classroom application and includes specific reference to the use of ICT for literacy, numeracy and assessment Each module refers to classroom based examples of differentiation so as to cater for our pupils’ varying learning abilities and SEN needs across the curriculum Finally, the development of safer internet practices and whole school planning for e-learning will be also be prioritised throughout the course Embedding ICT in the Primary Classroom A revamped, practical course for 2016 from PDST TiE introducing teachers at all class levels to ways in which ICT can be easily integrated into daily teaching practices The course will investigate the use of a range of literacy, numeracy and wider curriculum related websites and resources which can add to active learning in the primary classroom Over the duration of the course teachers will be guided through the process of creating a wide range of teaching, learning and assessment based digital resources which they can use in their own classrooms Other key areas of course content to be discussed and developed include the importance of safer internet practices in the school environment, finding and selecting good quality educational content online, developing whole school assessment practices through the use of ICT and finally planning for e-learning practices to complement current SSE practices in your school Leading Digital Learning and Technology Integration as a School Leader This revised summer course for 2016 explores the benefits and potential of technology to enhance the learning experience of students in the 21st century The course explores • • • • • • Digital age learning cultures ePortfolio development for student led, self-directed learning Effective and strategic planning Digital citizenship and what this means for students, teachers and school leaders Pedagogical considerations and exemplars of pedagogical practice and Technology to enhance personal and professional effectiveness as a school leader WATERFORD TEACHERS’ CENTRE Ionad na Múinteoirí Newtown Rd., Waterford Tel No.: (051) 311000 Fax: (051) 311050 BOOKING FORM – SUMMER COURSES 2016 Please USE BLOCK CAPITALS to complete all sections below and POST TO: Summer Courses 2016, Waterford Teachers’ Centre, Newtown Road, Waterford Name: Home Address: Home Tel No: _ _ PPSN No: _ Teaching Council Number: Personal Email Address: Name of School: School Tel No: _ School Roll No: Teacher Mobile No: _ School Address: _ Please fill in the courses of your choice Completed application forms will be date-stamped, numbered and taken in order when received and places will be allocated on a “first come, first served” basis We will make every effort to accommodate you on the course of your choice Please fill in your 2nd and 3rd choices in case your 1st choice is full or doesn’t run for any reason If you not fill in your 2nd and 3rd choices then you will not be allocated any other course if your 1st choice is either full or doesn’t run due to insufficient applications Computer Courses require a minimum of 10 teachers all other courses a of 20 teachers Order of Choice Course Title Course Code Date Commences Enclosed Fee in € 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice N.B Please ensure that you have included the Course Fee with your completed Booking Form N.B Your Course Fee goes towards covering (a) the administration expenses, (b) venue hire, (c) the course tutor’s fees and expenses, and (d) other costs associated with running of the course A complimentary light snack lunch will be provided by the Centre at all of our summer courses The Centre is not in a position to cater for individual or special dietary requirements Anyone who has special dietary requirements or who wishes to have something more substantial is welcome to bring their own packed lunch Booking a place on one of our courses is deemed to be acceptance of this condition Courses must be booked using the official form and must be accompanied by the appropriate fee Booking Forms and Course Fees are accepted by Post and by Hand only Bookings are not taken by Fax or Email Consult the front cover of this booklet for Course Titles and Booking Conditions and deadlines Summer Course Booklets have been issued to all schools and teachers on the same day If you want to be sure of a place on a particular week then you are advised to book your place without delay! PLEASE PHOTOCOPY THIS BOOKING FORM IF YOU NEED EXTRA FORM The deadline for bookings is Wednesday, 8th June at p.m  ... in conjunction with the course descriptions in the following pages of this Summer Course Booklet Please complete the accompanying BOOKING FORM if you wish to apply for a place on any of the courses. .. referenced in the context of Waterford? ??s rich historical past The course will include amongst other things: · Lots of field work centred on the Viking Triangle area, including walking tours,... • Identify the key teaching and learning points of the fundamental skills of running and throwing • Use ICT in an innovative way in the teaching of Physical Education Throughout the course a variety