Date:     Friday 9th & 16th May 2025
Time:     9.30 - 10.00 am
Venue:  Online via Zoom

Target Audience: 5th & 6th Class Primary Students

Part 1: The Basics of Sketch notes - Friday 9th May

• Learn about the importance of study skills
• Draw along with me and explore the basics of this innovative study technique
• All you need is a pen, paper and your imagination!

Part 2: Exploring the Practice - Friday 16th May

In this follow up workshop, we will move beyond the drawing skills learned in part one. Students will explore the practice of Sketch noting as a study skill, becoming familiar with identifying key concepts in texts, while working through subject specific examples of the use of Sketch notes as a study strategy.

Bio of Presenter: Claire Comerford

Claire completed a BSc in Education in University of Limerick, and qualified as a post primary school Biology and Chemistry Teacher. After spending a couple of years working as a mainstream teacher, Claire returned to complete a Post Graduate Diploma in Special Educational Needs in Dublin City University. Her special areas of expertise include Additional Educational Needs, study skills & innovation in teaching. Claire created a numeracy course which is now delivered to all first year students at a large post primary school and has presented her work to the Department of Education at the National Numeracy and Literacy Forum . She has worked part time with the PDST on the development of numeracy based resources and has presented to the JMB, NCCA & the OECD on her work. She has also held the post of Attendance Coordinator and currently holds an AP1 position as the Teaching & Learning Co-Ordinator, with a focus on Planning and Assessment. She has also worked extensively with students displaying school avoidance tendencies, and social & emotional support requirements.