FSC2404 Blogs & Blogging in the Classroom – easily create an educational online presence
This course will show you how to easily create an educational online presence. Learn the basic techniques involved in creating an educational blog, including how to use blogger software to create, edit, open and update blogs.
FSC2461 Gamification for EAL – Classroom Games for Teaching English as an Additional Language (Training delivered with live tutor sessions)
The overall aim of this course is to equip primary school teachers with the necessary skills and knowledge to use classroom games to teach English as an Additional Language (EAL).
FSC2444 Supporting You in Your Role as Special Education Teacher
This course will support you as you begin or continue your role as an Special Education Teacher (SET). It will provide you with many practical strategies and interventions to use when supporting children with various types of SEN and learning difficulties.
FSC2525 Effective Literacy Assessment in the Primary Classroom
This course will focus on effective literacy assessment. The continuum of assessment will be examined in detail and the course will outline how to use various assessment methods from the continuum in literacy. Various assessment methods will be explored and guidance of how to use these when teaching reading, writing and oral language.
FSC2560 Gamification for EAL - Classroom Games for Teaching English as an Additional Language
The overall aim of this course is to equip primary school teachers with the necessary skills and knowledge to use classroom games to teach English as an Additional Language (EAL)
FSC2568 A Guide for Planning and Preparation
This course serves as a cornerstone for educators aiming to enhance their planning and preparation skills, aligning with the latest DE policy.
FSC2548 Athletic Development of Young People & Practical PE Ideas for Teachers
An Overview of Athletic Development of Young people with a detailed rationale for the use of Curriculum Strands to aid athletic development in the school setting. A range of ideas and resources for teaching PE throughout the various curriculum strands to better support their students’ Athletic Development and long term participation in physical activity.
FSC2542 Teaching the Senior Classes: Third Class - Sixth Class
This course provides teachers with information relevant to teaching the senior classes. The content is multifaceted and the focus is on a variety of different subject areas. We provide a practical guide for teachers who are new to teaching the senior classes but will also serve to refresh, enlighten and invigorate those with experience in these classes
FSC2531 Assessment Essentials: Information Resources for Primary Classroom
Assessment is a fundamental part of teaching and learning. Through engagement with this course, participants will develop an acute awareness of the importance of assessment in gaining a picture of a child’s learning and progress.
FSC2529 Ireland through the Ages - Resources and ideas for teaching History & SESE
Ireland through the Ages is a tour of Irish history featuring stories from the first inhabitants of the early Stone Age, through to the Celtic era and the arrival of St. Patrick, onto the Vikings, the Normans, the famine and into modern times. Learners will receive a broad recap of our nation’s history and learn how each era influenced those that came afterwards.
FSC2524 Teaching the Junior Classes: Strategies for Junior Infants to Second Class
The purpose of this course is to provide teachers with information relevant to teaching the junior classes.
FSC2547 Mathematics in the Primary Classroom: Fundamentals and Resources
Gain a better understanding of mathematical learning in the context of the new mathematics curriculum while building a bank of resources for everyday use in the primary classroom.
FSC2566 Audio Recording in the Classroom: Music, Projects and Podcasts
Discover how to engage students and foster creativity across subjects using audio recording software, transforming your classroom into an interactive learning environment.
FSC2523 Psychology of Teaching & Learning: improving classroom practice
This course will explore both educational and development psychology and their respective roles in teaching and learning. This is a guide for teachers in any educational setting which will provide them with the necessary information to create a resilient classroom and motivated learners.
FSC2543 NQT Year and Beyond: Practical Advice for Early Career Teachers
The aim of this course is to enable early career teachers to feel prepared and confident as they begin a new school year. As well as this, teachers will be provided with information regarding the Droichead induction process and what this process involves for newly qualified teachers.
FSC2554 Educational Practices for Fostering Skills for the 21st century
This course explores identified areas for fostering the development of skills for the 21st Century in primary school students. The course will consider the areas of critical and creative thinking, collaboration, growth mindset, grit and self-efficacy and communication and will explore relevance and strategies to foster these skills.
FSC2569 Learning Locally – Using the Locality to Learn All Curricular Areas
This course is packed full of ideas, resources and practical ways to teach children local geography, local history and local means of learning every other curricular area.
FSC2572 Forest School - A Holistic Approach to Education
Forest School supports learning, behaviour, and physical and emotional well-being, while promoting a deeper relationship with the natural world. This course offers an overview of what a Forest School programme can look like in your school.
FSC2553 Using Drama for Teaching and Learning
This course will give teachers the tools to use drama confidently in the primary school classroom.