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
Leading Ethos, Vision and Values is a five-week series that 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. We’ll be examining real school examples and practical strategies for implementation.
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. From understanding the foundations of ethos to involving all stakeholders in its development, each session offers takeaways to enhance your school's identity and effectiveness.
Join us to learn how to create a school culture where the whole school community can thrive!
You can find out more information on the series here:
Language Landscape
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!
The series kicks off on Thursday 19 September and you can find more information about the series and how to register here:
Webinar 1:
Exploring the British Council Language Trends Northern Ireland Report 2023
Webinar 3:
Exploring New Pedagogical Approaches
with Amanda Salt
Webinar 2:
Passport to Careers
with Dr. Fiona Clarke & Emma Lennox
Webinar 4:
Raising the Profile of Languages
in KS3 & 4
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.“
Webinar 1:
Let’s Go Outside: Outdoor Learning in a Pre-School Setting
Webinar 2:
Let’s Go Outside: Outdoor Learning in the Foundation Stage
Webinar 3:
Let’s Go Outside: Outdoor Learning in a Primary Setting
Webinar 4:
Let’s Go Outside: Developing Outdoor Learning approaches in a Post-Primary Environment #1
Webinar 5:
Let’s Go Outside: Developing Outdoor Learning approaches in a Post-Primary Environment #2
Page Tiger Supporting Materials
Discover the power of outdoor learning with 'Let's Go Outside' - a bitesize Teacher Professional Learning (TPL) series designed to kickstart your outdoor learning journey.
Our bitesize TPL package brings outdoor learning to life and includes:
5 short, practical and practitioner led webinars
Handpicked online resources, including the EA’s Outdoor Learning Module
Useful websites and resources for further exploration
Whether you're new to outdoor learning or looking to refresh your approach, 'Let's Go Outside' offers the perfect blend of inspiration and practical support.
Access the webinars and explore our handpicked resource collection to transform your teaching and take learning beyond the classroom walls!
The TPL Thursdays! Page Tigers Supporting Materials can be accessed in this interactive document:
Page Turners
"Page Turners: Igniting the joy of reading for pleasure and enjoyment in the classroom“
Page Turners is a six-part series exploring reading for pleasure and enjoyment, the research behind it, the benefits of it and what we can do as practitioners to encourage and develop this wonderful, lifelong love in our pupils. The series provides valuable insights, practical strategies, and inspiration for promoting reading for pleasure within your school community. It is led by experienced educators and academic literacy experts and each session explores different facets of cultivating a love for reading among pupils of all ages.
Webinar 1:
An Insight into the PIRLS 2021 Report
Webinar 2:
The Research Behind Reading for Pleasure
Webinar 3:
Raising the profile of Reading for Pleasure
Webinar 4:
The Social, Emotional & Cognitive benefits of Reading for Pleasure
Webinar 5:
Strategies to Promote Reading for Pleasure in your Classroom
Webinar 6:
Raising the profile of Reading across Post Primary
Page Turners Supporting Materials
We are excited to announce the release of Supporting Materials for our TPL Thursdays! Page Turners series, a professional learning initiative focused on promoting Reading for Pleasure within our school community.
Reading for Pleasure plays a crucial role in fostering a lifelong love for literature and unlocking a world of imagination and knowledge for our pupils. To support you in this endeavour, we have curated a comprehensive package of resources, including webinar recordings, presentations, and a wealth of additional materials.
These Supporting Materials are designed to equip educationalists with practical strategies and innovative approaches to ignite the joy of reading in your classrooms. Whether you seek guidance on creating engaging reading environments, selecting captivating books, or inspiring reluctant readers, this bitesize professional learning package has something for everyone.
By accessing these resources, you'll gain valuable insights and techniques to cultivate a reading culture that extends beyond the classroom walls. Imagine the excitement as your students eagerly anticipate their next literary adventure and witness the transformative power of reading unfold before your eyes.
The TPL Thursdays! Page Turners Supporting Materials can be accessed in this interactive document:
