Intensive Irish language course for post-primary teachers
June 14, 2011
If you’re a post-primary school teacher who teaches through Irish, you’ll have a great opportunity to improve your language skills this summer because COGG (An Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta) is organising an intensive Irish language course again this year. The course, which is being run in conjunction with Gaelchultúr, is aimed at those teaching in post-primary Gaeltacht and all-Irish schools and will be held in Tralee, County Kerry, between 15-19 August 2011.
“This is the third year we’re running this course,” says Siobhán Patten, Specialised Courses Manager at Gaelchultúr. “The two previous courses were extremely well received and we expect this year’s programme to be equally successful. The course appeals to teachers because it’s practical and caters for their needs.”
The primary focus is on accuracy in the language, as well as on useful everyday expressions in both spoken and written Irish. The course aims to help teachers use Irish accurately and confidently in their teaching and in the general school environment. Technology workshops are also provided. These workshops focus on the facilities and resources available in the Irish language, including those that are online.
“In addition to the educational benefits to be gained from the course,” says Éamonn Ó Dónaill, Gaelchultúr’s Director of Education, “it provides teachers working in Gaeltacht and all-Irish schools around the country with the opportunity to meet and share experiences and ideas with regard to the work going on in those schools.”
If you’re a post-primary teacher working in a Gaeltacht or all-Irish school and are interested in attending this course, please ring COGG on (01) 634 0831 or send an email to eolas@cogg.ie.
