Upcoming Webinars:
From Storytelling to Critical Thinking in School
This webinar, facilitated by Catherine O’Reilly will focus on nurturing children’s critical thinking skills through oral storytelling. Catherine will share the Storythinking Program, drawing from traditional storytelling sharing Fairytales in the classroom, she will guide us through the systematic steps of telling a story and nurturing critical thinking development by encouraging children to analyse the characters, discuss different points of view before imaging and creating different ways of developing stories. This classroom activity is interactive fun and fosters classroom critical thinking, talking and creative discussion.
This webinar will take place on Tuesday 16th January, 2024 at 3.30pm. To register your place, please click HERE
2023 Webinar Recordings
| Title | Presenter(s) | Recording |
| An Integrated Approach to Leading Whole-School Wellbeing Practices in Primary Schools | Ciana Callanan | |
| Menopause Awareness in Schools | Catherine O’Keefe (Wellness Warrior) | |
| Playful Approaches Using the Primary Maths Curriculum (Stage 3 & 4: 3rd-6th Class) | Michelle Hannafin | |
| Playful Approaches Using the Primary Maths Curriculum (Stage 1 & 2: Junior Infants – 2nd Class) | Deirdre O’Toole | |
| Primary Mathematics Curriculum – A New Vision | Tracy Curran (NCCA), John Behan (NCCA) and Realtin Berry (Oide). | |
| Spraoi agus súgradh I múineadh na Gaeilge I scoileanna | Fiona Nic Fhionnlaoich | |
| Cuir tús spleodrach le Seachtain na Gaeilge! Get Seachtain na Gaeilge off to an exciting start! | Claire Dunne | |
| Aiseanna Teagaisc na Gaeilge – Irish Language Teaching Resources | Máire Nic an Rí | Powerpoint presentation below |
| No More Initiatives; Incorporating Sustainability into What You’re Already Doing | Laura Ní Mhaille Mary Moore |
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| The Classroom with the Green Floor & Blue Ceiling – Bringing Primary Teaching and Learning Outdoors | INTO | Paul O’Donnell | |
| Education for Sustainability in Primary Schools: Adopting the Sustainable Goals as a Framework for Action. | INTO | Dr Anne Dolan, Mary Immaculate College, Limerick | |
| Exploring Diversity through Children’s Books | INTO | Elaina Ryan, CEO of Children’s Books Ireland | Dr Becky Long |
2022 Webinars
| Title | Presenter(s) | Recording |
| TO Webinar: Guidance on Parent-Teacher Meetings | INTO, Tina McLaughlin @teacherofdotes, Áine Lynch, CEO of NPC | |
| INTO Webinar: Guidance on Preparation for Teaching and Learning | INTO, NCCA, NCSE, PDST and DE Inspectorate | |
| INTO/CAMHS Joint Webinar: Children’s Mental Health Matters! | HSE Mental Health Team, Childline, ISPCC, Jigsaw and SilverCloud Health | |
| Language Matters! | Aoife Merrins-Gallagher | |
| Interview Preparation for Promoted Posts | Máirín Ní Chéileachair, John Williams | |
| Job application and interview tips | Máirín Ní Chéileachair, John Williams | |
| Nuts and Bolts – An Anti-Bullying Policy Reflective Framework | Dr Seline Keating | |
| Preparation for Teaching and Learning | INTO, NCCA, Inspectorate, PDST, NCSE |
#Teacher2Teacher Webinar Series Recordings
| Title | Presenter(s) | Recording |
| nn Nic Pháidín (Is Múinteoir Mé) | Gaeilge le Spraoi | |
| Clara Maria Fiorentini | Reading for Pleasure in the Classroom | |
| Tina Mc Laughlin (Teacher of Dotes) | Using the great outdoors for Infant education | |
| Heather O’Doherty | Taking the Pain out of Planning – Planning ideas for the Special Classes | |
| Aisling Brody | Using Positive Psychology tools to support, enhance and develop the wellbeing of children with additional needs | |
| Sophie Cole | Developing Sensory Resources to encourage learning through play and exploration | |
| Maria Dervan | Supporting Autistic students in mainstream and special class settings – a focus on evidence-based practices |