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*Please note that material from past CPD days is downloadable from the language specific sections of the website.*
Residential Language Scholarships in Paris
La Fondation Irlandaise, governing body of the Irish College, invites applications for ten scholarships in summer 2010 aimed at those who wish to improve their French language skills for professional purposes. Scholarships are for one month with accomodation in the College, attendance at an approved course and a stipend of 700 euro.
For further details and to download an application form, see www.centreculturelirlandais.com
Deadline for receipt of applications is January 31st 2010.
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Induction Days
Induction Days for teachers new to the MLPSI were held early in the Autumn term. If you were unable to attend one of these training days, please click on the links below to download the presentations delivered:
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Introduction to the MLPSI:
Introduction to the Modern Language Curriculum:
Introduction to the Whole School Approach:
Resources & Practicalities:
Principals' Seminars
The powerpoint presentations delivered at these seminars can be downloaded by clicking on the following links:
CPD - Module 4
The MLPSI team delivered this module in November & December 2009. The areas covered include Modern Language and Literacy, Modern Language and Numeracy and Language Awareness. All Materials and Supplementary Resources from this module can be downloaded from the language-specific sections of the site.
National Primary Languages Conference - UCC, March 7th 2008:
As promised, we have uploaded all available presentations and material distributed at our recently held National Conference. Please click on the links to download the various presentations and handouts - the facilitators' names are in brackets.
1. A Whole School Approach to encouraging children to become language competent, young Europeans (Laobhaoise Nic Aogain) -  Workshop 1A
2. Teaching Modern Languages using an Interactive Whiteboard - a demonstration of use and presentation of experiences (Anna Jennings) - Workshop 1B
3. Active learning methodologies in modern lanague teaching for primary (Manuela Heinz) - Workshop 1C
Material distributed by Manuela -  fussballnationalmannschaft_quizz
- fussballnationalmannschaft_quizz_-_losungen
- reime_und_gedichte
- word_detectives_-_karls_familie
- using_puppets_in_learning_another_language
4. Spanish through Song (Austin Durack) - Material distributed -  austin_1
- austin_2
- austin_3
- austin_4
- To be completed
5. Teaching French in a multilingual environment (Deirdre Kirwan) - Workshop 2A
6. The Computer - Friend or Foe? (Gerry Ryder) - Workshop 2B
7. Bringing the language alive in the primary classroom and school (Sally Hayes & Lisa Terzic) - Workshop 2C
8. Use of My European Language Portfolio (Mary Moore & Gerry Ryder) - Workshop 3A
9. Principals' Panel - Daithí Ó'Múrchú, Gaelscoil O'Doghair
10. Using Drama in the teaching of Poetry (Peter Hennessy) - Presentation - peters_presentation
Material distributed - Peter 1
- Peter 2
- Peter 3
11. Corresponding with a foreign school; a stimulating way to boost your language class (Solenn Ryan & Sheila Struzel) - Workshop 4A
Material distributed - corresponding_with_a_foreign_school
12. New Schools' Experience (Eba Cabrejas & Maire Reagan-Walsh) - Workshop 4B
13. CT/VT Collaboration and the Whole School Approach (Laura Ginevra & Caoimhe Brouwers) -
14. Using Lateral Skills in French to promote Inclusion (Suzanne O'Brien) - Workshop 4D
Regional Training Events - Modularised CPD Programme, Modules 1-3:
Language-specific CPD days were held in regional venues around the country from Nov. 26th to Dec. 7th. 2007. This training day constituted the first module in our new modularised CPD programme and focussed on Active Learning Methodologies. If you would like to download the booklet distributed on these CPD days, please click on the link below:
Module 1 CPD Booklet - combinedbookletfinal
To view the powerpoint presentation used during the training day, please click here - combined_powerpoint_cpd_module_1 (If you have difficulty opening the link, right click and save it to your desktop to open it)
Further language-specific material used as part of the Module 2 & 3 training days can be downloaded from the Materials & Resources section for each language.
Comenius In-Service Training – professional development of teachers and school education staff
Comenius In-Service Training enables teachers and school education staff to undertake training of up to six weeks in another European country, allowing them to improve their practical teaching skills and knowledge and gain a broader understanding of school education in Europe. The training can take the form of a structured course or job shadowing/work observation period in a school or relevant organisation involved in school education. For language teachers, the training must provide teachers with learning and teaching methodologies; only in a few cases are ‘pure language’ courses eligible for a Comenius grant. For further information regarding eligibility criteria for language training please consult the Leargas website at www.leargas.ie/education
An online database of training activities to help applicants identify training which best meets their needs can be found at: http://ec.europa.eu/education/trainingdatabase/
Applicants may also source a suitable course outside this course database.
For further information on Comenius In-Service Training please consult the Education Service website http://www.leargas.ie/education/ or contact May Diamond at (01)8731411 or email
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Léargas
Léargas is Ireland's National Agency for the management of National, European and International co-operation programmes involving education. Go to http://www.leargas.ie/ for information on:
- Language courses abroad and grants available for Modern Language teachers
- How your school can get involved in a Comenius project
- How to apply for a Language Assistant for your school
- How to apply for the European Language Label for your school
Please click here for information on the new criteria for accessing funding for language courses abroad: comeniusinservicetrainingupdate
TeachNet
TeachNet Ireland seeks to improve student learning by helping primary and post primary teachers to integrate web-based resources into their instructional practice. Through TeachNet, teachers have access to training, curriculum resources, curriculum and technical specialists, grants and a supportive network to further develop their skills.
If you would like further information on the TeachNet project or if you would like to view the many TeachNet projects which have already been completed by MLPSI teachers - please click here to go to the TeachNet website - http://www.teachnet.ie/home/default.asp?NCID=1
Pictured is Minister Mary Hanafin TD, John Hurley, TeachNet, Tanya Flanagan, National Coordinator of the MLPSI and some of the MLPSI teachers who have successfully completed TeachNet projects.
CiLT
Cilt is the National Centre for Languages in the U.K. They also offer training courses for language teachers and it is possible to obtain a grant to attend one of the many events they organise. Information can be obtained through their website:
http://www.cilt.org.uk
Teachers' TV - This is a valuable on-line and television resource which often has programmes featuring early modern language learning - http://www.teachers.tv/
  
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