SL0914: The Year Head in the Post Primary School - practical skills and strategies
- Target Group
- Year Heads in schools and those aspiring to the position of Year Head
- Course Aims
- • Support teachers in defining and establishing their role as year head
• Enable teachers to engage in planning and administration related to their various responsibilities
• Support teachers in leading the team of class tutors and contributing to the team of year heads.
• Explore and share strategies to help teachers cope more effectively with stress and develop skills for time management
• Enable teachers to support pastoral care within the year group, including dealing with difficult students.
• Help teachers develop effective negotiating skills and skills for conflict resolution with adults
• Provide opportunities for developing strategies on introducing, supporting and sustaining innovation in schools.
• Undertake some action research in teachers’ own work situations, reflect on practice and document the outcomes.
| Venue | Dates |
|---|---|
| Limerick Education Centre | Thu 24 Jan 2008, Fri 22 Feb 2008 |
| Athlone Education Centre | Mon 28 Jan 2008, Fri 29 Feb 2008 |
| Mayo Education Centre | Thu 7 Feb 2008, Fri 7 Mar 2008 |
| Donegal Education Centre | Fri 10 Oct 2008, Thu 27 Nov 2008 |
| Drumcondra Education Centre | Mon 13 Oct 2008, Thu 13 Nov 2008 |
| Cork Education Support Centre | Fri 7 Nov 2008, Mon 1 Dec 2008 |
| Monaghan Education Centre | Thu 22 Jan 2009 (17:00-20:00) |
| Clare Education Centre | Tue 27 Jan 2009 (18:30-21:00) |
| Waterford Teachers' Centre | Thu 12 Feb 2009 (17:30-20:30) |
| Dublin West Education Centre | Thu 8 Oct 2009 (17:00-20:00), Tue 10 Nov 2009 (17:00-20:00) |
