Teaching and learning in the other curricular areas (including creativity and innovation in teaching, learning and assessment)


FSC2472 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.

FSC2469 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.

FSC2468 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.

FSC2454 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.

FSC2443 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. 

FSC2431 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.

FSC2442 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

FSC2423 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.