Title: Assessment for Learning (AfL) Bootcamp

Registration Link:  https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/assessment-for-learning-bootcamp-tickets-44587842437

Description:This course is intended for teachers who want to develop their understanding and practice of Assessment for Learning. This course would also be useful for principals and other school leaders who are interested in supporting their staff to develop this important part of everyday practice effectively.

1.      What is Assessment for Learning?

2.      How can it be used effectively?

3.      How can I embed it in my practice efficiently?

This workshop explores the principles and rationale of AfL, showcases high-impact strategies and shares resources that can be utilised across age ranges the very next day.

This workshop is delivered in a practical, solution-focused, participant-led manner; and models effective AfL strategies through out.

Certificates can be provided for Croke Park hours.

Rathú is proud to be part of the Pay It Forward movement by donating 5% of all tickets to our nominated charity for 2018.

For more information about Rathú, please see our website www.rathu.ie

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Ciara McGuane

Senior Education Consultant

Phone: 0838550852

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Musical Theatre

This one week course is designed to help teachers feel confident in delivering elements of performance to their class and incorporating them throughout the strands. The course is given by trained musical theatre actor Conor Lyons. Conor has trained extensively in music, singing, acting and dance, and will explore ways in which to include these disciplines into the current curriculum from junior infants to sixth class. 

Other elements of this course include: singing technique, group singing, production workshop for school shows, dance technique, ballet and modern dance, gymnastics, health and safety, drama workshops, drama games, voice and text, general resources. 

EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP

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. A summer course for Principals, Deputy Principals and Aspiring Principals.

CARA TRAINING CONSULTANCY offer a very specific course in

‘Managing Aggression and Violence in Schools

School staff members are instructed on what they can legally do when dealing with aggressive or violent children, or more importantly – what Not to do.

Many interesting topics are covered such as de-escalation techniques, the use of reasonable force, the proper reporting & recording of incidents, the role of management/BOM and how so many issues can be solved through correct school policies, to name but a few.

Other very controversial topics are also covered such as children absconding from schools, and if parents can secretly record teachers during meetings on their phones – is it legal? - What can you do about it? - Can you do the same?

We will also be exploring the role of the Board of Management and the incredible power that it possesses to solve the vast majority of problems in a school.

All participants will be provided with the following:   CARA Training Manual (32 pages).

PDST TEACHING CHILDREN TO MOVE WELL AND MOVE OFTEN

 Physical Literacy is the ability to move with confidence in a wide variety of physical activities in multiple environments that benefit the healthy development of the whole child. This summer course has been designed by PDST PE Advisors to support teachers in developing physical literacy, by focusing a lens on fundamental movement skills using the Move Well, Move Often resource. The week will be fun and practical in nature and will include workshops on gymnastics, dance, athletics, games, outdoor and adventure activities suitable for teachers of all classes from Infants - 6th.

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.

SPHE – MINDFULNESS AS A CROSS CURRICULAR METHODOLOGY FOR EMOTIONAL, HEALTH AND WELLBEING

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.  

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.