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Leaving Certificate Agricultural Science Introductory Seminar Day for Newly Qualified Teachers
'Understanding Inclusion and Diversity in the Classroom'
Diversity and Intercultural Education Network,
Saturday, 14th October 2023,
9.30am - 4pm
St. Patrick’s Campus, Thurles
ILSA's annual conference, "The Teacher: A Guiding Hand"
‘Leading English Language Support in Post-Primary Schools’ National Seminar Autumn 2023
This full day seminar (09:30 - 15:30) will seek to provide language support to teachers of English as an Additional Language (EAL), EAL co-ordinators, and Additional Educational Needs (AEN) co-ordinators. There will be an opportunity to:
- develop understanding of language support and the role of the language support teacher at post-primary level
- explore the importance of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages and assessing EAL learners using materials linked to the CEFR
- utilise the CEFR benchmarks as targets and link them to the EAL learner's curriculum
- discuss and share examples of good practice in linking language support to the curriculum.
To register for a place on this course, please visit https://oide.ie/apply-book-now/teachers/ and search for ‘Leading English Language Support in Post-Primary Schools National Seminar Autumn 2023'. If you have difficulty registering or require further information, please email