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The Irish Primary PE Association was founded in 2002 by and for primary teachers who were particularly interested in the subject of Physical Education. The IPPEA is an association dedicated to heightening awareness of Physical Education issues in primary schools and it aims to represent and support the needs of primary teachers involved in Physical Education.

The IPPEA have  published a guidance document (August 2020) for the teaching of Physical Education  in response to Returning to school: Curriculum guidance for primary school leaders and teachers (July 2020). Physical Education, as part of children’s overall Well-Being, has been identified as a key focus area in the initial re-entry to school.

Susan Marron (Lecturer, DCU) and Caitriona Cosgrave (Primary Teacher, Raheny) Co-Chairs of the IPPEA, will present a webinar to:

(1) share this IPPEA guidance document

(2) provide helpful examples to support you, and your planning and teaching of Physical Education while observing public health advice

(3) explore and address queries teachers may have in relation to Physical Education during Covid -19

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In the wake of the Covid 19 pandemic, it is more important than ever for schools to focus on student well-being and resilience. Many students have been impacted in different ways, and may be struggling with strong emotions including anxiety, fear, disappointment and grief.
Research on resilience shows us that with support and skill development, resilience can be
strengthened and developed as a result of these challenges.

Schools can help students through this process through nurturing positive relationships and
developing skills such as emotional regulation, enhancing positive emotions and building self-
efficacy.

This webinar will explore practical suggestions from Positive Psychology, which is the science of well-being.

Tutor: Fiona Forman (M.Sc. Applied Positive Psychology, Co-author of Weaving Well-Being, Author of Wired for Well-Being)

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This year’s return to school is unchartered territory for the entire school community. It is undoubtedly an anxiety provoking time for everyone.  In this webinar I collate the best evidence available to guide teaching staff in their job of supporting pupils to readjust, recover and move forward.

Objectives:

Develop increased awareness of the impact of COVID 19 on children of primary school age

Explore how these experiences might ‘show up’ in school

Identify classroom management strategies that build psychological safety and security and reduce emotional and behavioural issues

Reflect on how the ‘learning brain’ manages in times of stress and uncertainty

BIO:

Dr. Jane Mc Evoy has 28 years’ experience working as a Clinical Psychologist with children, young people and families. This has been in Primary Care and CAMHS services, both in Ireland and the UK. Her speciality is working with parents, to help them understand and manage their child’s anxiety.

Jane lives and works in County Louth. She finds nourishment in nature; whether being in the garden or out in the mountains around her home. Jane is often described as a warm and reflective individual with a good sense of humour.

Jane has also been Honorary Lecturer at the University of East London and Queens University Belfast.

Facilitator Shaun Greville is returning to school in the Esker Centre, Ballinamere after 5 years secondment to the SESS and latterly NCSE. He fulfilled the roles of Advisor and Assistant National Coordinator for the autism team with a focus on in school support for teachers and both in school and external CPD regarding autism.

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 Bígí go Breá is a comprehensive S.P.H.E. Programme for Junior and Senior Infant classes. It spans the S.P.H.E. curriculum with 34 lessons.

Included in the programme is a comprehensive Teacher Manual which has all relevant curriculum links, daily lesson plans and detailed descriptors of the resources.

The resources that accompany Bígí go Breá are:

Animated Story Videos (30 videos)

Music (13 original songs)

Games (28 Interactive Games and Hands-on Games)

Mindfulness Meditations (3 meditations)

Breathing Exercise

Creative Wellbeing Art (18 lesson plans and long term plans)

Schools with more than one class of students are only required to make a single subscription purchase of €50 for the programme. The account will be made compatible for multiple users and an individual login for each teacher will be provided. Please simply let us know how many users are required for your school in the form when registering and this will be accommodated.  

Biography

Úna O’Driscoll is a graduate of Mary Immaculate College in Limerick City, where she completed her Bachelor of Education. Her areas of expertise are in mathematics, digital technologies and wellbeing. She is currently a full-time primary school teacher and holds the position of Assistant Principal 1 in her school in Limerick city. She works part-time as an associate with the PDST in the area of Digital Technologies. Having obtained first-class honours in the liberal arts mathematics component of her degree, Úna also teaches part-time in in the Liberal Arts Department of Mathematics and Computer Studies in Mary Immaculate College. She is the regional manager of Lego Education in Limerick and Clare, managing camps for children from 6 years of age to teenagers. As an educator, Úna is passionate about learning and believes in the utility of education. She created Lasóg Learning Limited to provide programmes and resources to support teaching and learning. Link to website: https://lasogl>

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Twin webinar Wednesday 12th August 2 - 3.30pm & Thursday 13th of August 2 - 3.30pm.

The Balanced Approach to Literacy Development in the Early Years draws on international research, evidence based practice and samples of that practice in Irish primary schools to give a coherent and comprehensive guide to teachers. It is also aligned with the new Primary Language Curriculum.

This is a resource that can be used by class teachers working with children from Junior Infants to First Class. It may also be helpful to schools who have identified the need to improve reading and literacy standards as part of the school-self-evaluation process. Some schools may also like to use the resource to support the work of a professional learning community focusing on literacy.

This resource contains:

Suggestions for developing practice

Supporting resources and materials

32 short video clips of best practice in action showing teachers and children in Irish classrooms

Summary of research evidence practice in Twin webinar Wednesday 12th August 2 - 3.30pm & Thursday 13th of August 2 - 3.30pm.

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