Summer Courses for Primary Teachers at MIC
Mary Immaculate College (MIC) are running two continuing professional development courses for primary teachers online from 1 to 14 July.
Teaching
National Awards Event Recognises 870 Teaching Heroes
The livestreamed USI Student Achievement Awards Ireland recognised 870 Teaching Heroes across 32 higher education institutions following a national nomination campaign in late 2020. The Teaching Hero Awards, which took…
Montessori Education Courses
What is Montessori Education? Montessori Education is a method of teaching that is based on collaborative play, self-directed activity, and hands-on learning. Montessori teachers are often referred to as Director/…
Creative Writing Residencies at Maynooth University and Kildare Arts and Library Services
Maynooth University and Kildare Arts and Library Services are open to applications from writers of established reputation for two Creative Writing Residencies. Both positions run from October 2021 –…
Careers in TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)
What is TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)? ‘TEFL’ is an acronym that stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. The end goal for the majority of students…
Email as a Pedagogic Tool
Email is one of the oldest and most ubiquitous forms of digital communications. The emergency shift to online provision experienced in the last 12 months has seen email being used…
What Makes A Great Teacher?
What Makes A Great Teacher?: History is filled with classic stories of hero teachers. From Mr. Holland’s Opus, to Robin Williams’ portrayal of English teacher John Keating in Peter Weir’s…
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities for Staff who Teach
In appreciation of the ongoing need for flexible teaching and learning professional development opportunities for staff, the National Forum’s PACT (Making a commitment to your PD) short course is being facilitated…
