TPL Thursdays! is bitesize teacher professional learning designed to support the busy teacher. Each webinar focuses on a particular theme allowing a more concentrated exploration of key areas of interest, ensuring that teachers gain in-depth knowledge and skills relevant to their practice. TPL Thursdays! offers practical ideas and strategies that can be readily implemented in the classroom to enhance pupil outcomes.
Informal professional dialogue at the end of each webinar provides an opportunity for participants to engage directly with experienced educators, fostering collaboration and dialogue. Webinars commence at 3.45pm and finish at 4.30pm
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Beyond the Walls: Bringing National Museums NI to Your Classroom.
Beyond the Walls: Bringing National Museums NI to Your Classroom.
Join us for an exciting series of webinars designed to bring the rich educational resources of National Museums Northern Ireland (NMNI) directly to your classroom. This series will explore a variety of engaging themes and practical applications, perfect for practitioners looking to enhance their teaching with museum-based learning. Each session will be led by National Museums NI’s expert education team and feature insights from the EA’s Library Service and experienced practitioners Don't miss this opportunity to enrich your teaching and bring the wonders of National Museums NI to your classroom.
The series of five webinars will explore a variety of engaging themes and practical
applications, including:
Curriculum-linked learning opportunities
Museums on the Move
National Museums Online Learning
STEAM Studios
EA Library Service Support
Sessions are led by National Museums NI's expert education team, Education Authority Library Service and feature insights from experienced practitioners. Don't miss this opportunity to enrich your teaching!
You can find out more information on the series here:
Webinar 1: Beyond the Walls: Introduction to National Museums NI
The Beyond the Walls series highlights educational resources from National Museums, Northern Ireland. In this opening webinar, Jenny Haslett explains the role of museums in classroom learning and outlines National Museums wide range of learning opportunities for children and young people across all phases. She emphasises the benefits of museum engagement for pupils, including boosts in creativity and critical thinking.
Webinar 2: Museums on the Move
Sharon McKibbin and Aisling McMenamin
Webinar 2 in the Beyond the Walls series introduces the Museums on the Move programme, which brings museum collections into classrooms for hands-on learning. Developed in response to the Covid pandemic, this initiative covers various history topics like World War II and ancient Egypt, providing real objects for exploration. Ashling McMenamin from Rosemount Primary School shares her positive experiences, highlighting the programme's impact on pupil curiosity and learning.
Webinar 3: Exploring Online Learning and STEAM Studios
Nigel Cook and Jacqui Barke
Webinar 3 in our Beyond the Walls series explores online learning opportunities with National Museums Northern Ireland. It features the Lesson Up platform for interactive presentations, a collections online database for accessing digitised museum objects and an innovative Minecraft resource allows pupils to explore ancient Irish life. We’re also introduced to the new Steam Studios initiative which develops STEAM skills through free digital workshops for Key Stage 3 pupils.
Webinar 4: Outdoor Learning at National Museums NI
Laura Hutchinson and Dr. Hannah Gibson
The fourth webinar in the Beyond the Walls series introduces the outdoor learning opportunities within National Museums Northern Ireland, focusing on two sites, the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum and the Ulster American Folk Park. Programmes like Farmhouse Takeover and Nature Lab provide hands-on experiences connecting pupils with nature and farming and giving accessibility for all pupils.
TPL Thursdays!
Back Catalogue
Back Catalogue
Don’t worry if you missed any previous TPL Thursdays! webinars. You can access the webinar recordings, presentations and lots more supporting materials here!
Leading Ethos, Vision and Values gets to the heart of what makes a school tick. This series focuses on how a strong, well-defined ethos can transform your educational environment, from classroom practice to overall school vision. Join us as we delve into the power of
a shared ethos, vision and values. Whether you're a school leader or a classroom teacher, you'll gain valuable insights on how to cultivate a positive ethos that resonates throughout your school community. Join us to learn how to create a school culture where the whole school community can thrive!
Leading Ethos, Vision and Values
Page Turners
Page Turners explores innovative strategies and techniques to ignite a love for reading among your pupils. From engaging storytelling sessions to creative literacy activities, discover practical tools to make reading a thrilling adventure for learners of all ages.
Unlock the secrets to cultivating a vibrant reading culture in your classroom and beyond. Whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting your teaching journey, "Page Turners" offers valuable insights and inspiration to transform your classroom into a haven of reading delight.
Embark on a linguistic journey with our "Language Landscape" webinar series, designed to enrich and inspire language educators across all phases. This five-part series offers a comprehensive exploration of language education in Northern Ireland and beyond.
Starting with an in-depth look at the British Council Language Trends Report 2023, we'll examine the current state of languages in Northern Ireland. We'll then explore how language skills open doors in various careers, featuring insights from employers and bilingual professionals.
Experienced educators will share innovative teaching approaches for post-primary settings, followed by strategies to elevate language learning in Key Stages 3 and 4. The series concludes with a focus on primary language education, highlighting the benefits of early language exposure.
From policy insights to practical classroom strategies, "Language Landscape" provides a wealth of knowledge for educators committed to fostering linguistic diversity and excellence. Join us for this exciting series and help shape the future of language education!
Language Landscape
Let's Go Outside
“Let’s Go Outside!” is a bitesize professional learning package designed to support and inspire outdoor learning in your classroom. This series of webinars and resources aims to equip educators with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to effectively integrate outdoor environments into their teaching.
Suitable for practitioners across all phases! Take your learning outside!
Maths Mindsets is a five-week series focussing on mathematics! Led by expert practitioners from local universities, schools and CCEA, this comprehensive programme tackles critical challenges in mathematical learning across all educational phases.
We explore:
Reducing mathematics anxiety;
Inspiring parental engagement;
Mathematics beyond traditional classroom settings;
Contemporary research-informed pedagogical approaches; and
CCEA Maths Think Differently
Sessions feature distinguished educators from St. Mary's University College, Ulster University, Stranmillis University College, St. Pius X College and CCEA offering practical insights and transformative techniques to empower practitioners in the classroom. We delve into innovative topics including outdoor mathematics, parental involvement, and recent pedagogical research. Whether you're seeking to overcome mathematical anxieties or looking to reinvigorate mathematical teaching, this series promises to inspire and equip teachers and leaders with valuable tools and perspectives.
Maths Mindsets
