DramaCast: A Useful Resource For Post Primary English Exam Classes (PP)

DramaCast is a joint educational production between An Grianán Theatre and Workhouse Theatre Company, produced by Patricia McBride and directed by Iarla McGowan. The creative director is Michael Kelly from Saint Eunan's College, Letterkenny.

Key moments from three plays on the English post-primary curriculum (Macbeth, Philadelphia Here I Come! and Romeo and Juliet) have been performed and filmed on the stage of An Grianán Theatre. The films are now freely available to students and teachers at angrianan.com. with commentary from Michael Kelly and Iarla Mc Gowan.

ESCI / NEPS Webinar for all Post-Primary School Staff: Introducing a Trauma Informed Approach: The Stress Factor - Getting the Balance Right (PP)

This training focuses on stress and its impact on wellbeing, learning and behaviour. It provides practical advice on how best to manage stress for all in the school community including young people with additional needs and those who have experienced trauma.

Exploring Student Planning Across the Continuum of Support - POST PRIMARY

Dr. Claire Griffin will present a suite of four webinars which focus on best practice in support planning across the Continuum of Support, with specific focus on the post-primary school context. Over the course of four sessions, Dr. Griffin will explore support planning for students with additional or Special Education Needs (SEN) across each level of the Continuum of Support. Particular focus will be placed on compiling the Support File and Support Plan at Classroom Support, School Support and School Support Plus levels within the post-primary school context. Using the NEPS ‘Problem-Solving Approach’ as a framework for practice, attendees will be guided through a four-staged approach to (a) identifying students' strengths and needs/concerns (b) information gathering & assessing (c) planning & intervening, and (d) reviewing students' progress. Practical examples of target-setting, creating student plans and planning evidence-based interventions will be explored, with due regard for monitoring and reviewing progress. The importance of ‘student voice’ will also be emphasised throughout the planning process, with reference to a host of practical examples for accessing the voice of students with SEN. This suite of webinars is particularly suitable for teachers working in the SET position at post-primary level, as well as for SENCOs.

Teaching Evolving Plate Tectonic Theories at Junior Cycle Geography (PP)

The theory of plate tectonics is an ever-evolving phenomenon. The evidence base for the theory is constantly being expanded on by geologists. However, in my own classroom practice I have been grappling with the idea of teaching more complex plate tectonics concepts rather than sticking with simpler, yet outdated ideas such as convection currents in the mantle are the driving mechanisms for plate movement.

5 Steps To Inclusion of Autistic Students (P) (PP) (SNA)

This 5-Week Series is aimed at SNAs working with autistic students in Primary and Post-primary schools and will cover the following areas:

• Characteristics of autism; Strengths and challenges
• Sensory processing: Pathway to Sensory Inclusion
• Communication: Social Communication and Interaction
• Stressful behaviour
• Safe Social Story Creation. 

Managing & Understanding Challenging Behaviour for Primary & Post Primary Teachers & SNAs (P) (PP) (SNA)

This webinar series is suitable for all Teachers & SNAs in both Primary & Post Primary Schools. It will be run over four 1.5 hour sessions.  Each participant will receive a certificate of completion. Over the 4 webinars the following areas will be examined in detail.

• Anxiety management & wellbeing for pupils with challenging behaviour 
• Looking at the influence of co-morbid conditions on behaviour
• Learning to use a Functional Behaviour Assessment
• What is an environmental assessment 
• Workshop activity on the different functions of behaviour
• Proactive ways to manage challenging behaviour 
• ABC Charts
• Teaching alternative behaviours

What You Need To Know About Setting Up Or Working In An ASD/Special Class (P) (PP) (SNA)

Teachers interested in working with ASD/SEN pupils are invited to this information session held by SEN teacher Libby Conroy (MSEN SEN, PG ASD)

Libby and Dr. Jordan will talk about Autism and briefly look at sensory and language and behaviour issues that affect how SEN children learn. They will discuss the best practice, evidence based teaching strategies you will need to be familiar with when working in an SEN setting. Participants will be guided on how to plan, assess and adapt the curriculum to meet these often complex learning styles.

Dr. David Jordan PHD will also speak about his experiences in the mainstream class setting and he will give advice on how he was helped and encouraged in his education.

Teaching Evolving Plate Tectonic Theories at Leaving Certificate Geography (PP)

The theory of plate tectonics is an ever-evolving phenomenon. The evidence base for the theory is constantly being expanded on by geologists. However, in my own classroom practice I have been grappling with the idea of teaching more complex plate tectonics concepts rather than sticking with simpler, yet outdated ideas such as convection currents in the mantle are the driving mechanisms for plate movement.

Study Skills Webinar Series for Post Primary Students and Parents (PP) (Parents) (Students)

These webinars are designed for examination year students although all post primary students and their parents would benefit from them and are welcome to attend.  This short series of webinars will encourage students, with the support of their parents, to develop positive learning and study habits.

Bully4U – Bullying Behaviour – For Post Primary School Teachers (PP)

This excellent workshop has been specifically designed to provide greater understanding of Bullying Behaviour in Post Primary Schools for Teachers. Education and understanding are key to tackling Bullying Behaviour in the post primary school environment and this webinar will deliver both.

Strategies to Improve Historical Writing – Junior Cycle (PP)

From my experience in the history classroom, students have similar problems expressing themselves clearly & coherently in a historical writing style. In the past I was quick to prescribe extended writing as an activity without explicitly teaching it in a careful sequence of logical steps. I have assumed that students will pick up historical writing skills through some sort of osmosis. However, extended writing is one of the hardest tasks we can ask students to do. And my own anecdotal evidence suggests that very few students become good historical writers on their own.

Online Session: Information Session on Epilepsy Awareness for Teachers and SNAs (P) (PP) (SNA)

Community Resource Officer with Epilepsy Ireland, Veronica Bon will speak about epilepsy related issues in school, including types of seizures, first aid, triggers and activities and how to handle seizures in the school environment.  This online information session is suitable for all staff dealing with students with epilepsy in both primary and post-primary schools.  

Diabetes In School (P) (PP) (SNA)

Many children attending our schools are living with diabetes. This webinar will give an overview of diabetes and how it may impact on a student during the school day. It is suitable for teachers and SNAs who are working with children with diabetes in the school setting.

Cyber Bullying and Safety in the Digital Playground – For Post Primary School Teachers (PP)

This excellent workshop has been specifically designed to provide greater understanding of Cyber Bullying and Digital Safety in Post Primary Schools for Teachers. Communication, education and understanding are key to tackling Cyber Bullying and the safety of post primary school children in the Digital Playground. This webinar will deliver these objectives.

Strategies to Improve Historical Writing – Senior Cycle (PP)

From my experience in the history classroom, students have similar problems expressing themselves clearly & coherently in a historical writing style. In the past I was quick to prescribe extended writing as an activity without explicitly teaching it in a careful sequence of logical steps. I have assumed that students will pick up historical writing skills through some sort of osmosis. However, extended writing is one of the hardest tasks we can ask students to do. And my own anecdotal evidence suggests that very few students become good historical writers on their own.

Dyscalculia and Maths Learning Difficulties with Steve Chinn (P) (PP)

Each session will include pragmatic strategies for use with learners. Each section/topic in the course will demonstrate the use of appropriately matched, visual images and materials. This is a pragmatic course, but it is based on research and experience.

***PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SAME LINK WILL BE USED TO ACCESS EACH ZOOM SESSION***