Summer School ‘12 ‘Promoting Improvement in the Interests of all Learners’
“Welcome to Summer School 2012” Dear Colleague th
Find enclosed our portfolio of programmes for the 19 Annual RTU Summer School. Participation numbers have grown each year (rising to approximately 3000 last year) indicating the profession’s continuing thirst for learning and its inspirational commitment to doing the best for its pupils and young folk. This year the Summer School theme is ‘Promoting Improvement in the Interests of all Learners’. We draw our inspiration from the conclusions of the McKinsey report that “the quality of a schooling system cannot exceed the quality of its teachers” and the Department of Education’s emphasis through its Workforce Strategy Directorate on the importance of all who work within the education system to embrace career long learning.
We continue with the RTU tradition of aligning the focus of Summer School to emerging policy aimed at transforming schools and the professional practice within and between schools. This year’s Summer School seeks to make a key contribution to the continuous professional development and capacity building agendas upon which successful school development and the raising of pupil’s achievement depends.
I am indebted to those colleagues across the education community and beyond who with great enthusiasm and energy seize the opportunity offered by Summer School to engage with teachers and other professionals in their unending pursuit of excellence.
Thank you for your continuing interest and support. Tom Hesketh (Dr) Director, RTU
This brochure is designed to give the reader a flavour of the portfolio on offer this year. For more information on Summer School and other events organised by the Regional Training Unit visit our website at
www.rtuni.org Regional Training Unit 1
Guidance Notes for Applicants Applications will only be available on-line
www.rtuni.org
Please complete the on-line application form as fully as possible as this will aid the Summer School administration team to process your application quickly and accurately. You may apply online at www.rtuni.org
It is important that each applicant lists their home address contact and telephone number as some of the administration and correspondence concerning Summer School is carried out during school holidays.
Applicants applying for more than one course should ensure that the dates of the courses for which they are making an application do not overlap.
All applicants who submit an application prior to the closing date on 15 June 2012 will be informed via letter as to whether or not their application has been successful late June, early July.
There is no charge for Summer School courses and travel claims of more than 40 miles may be claimed by school based staff for all courses attended. Further details will be supplied upon acceptance. [Travel form available to download from http://rtuni.org/support/]
Applications will be considered on a 1 come 1 serve criteria. Whenever a course is oversubscribed applicants will be able to submit an application for a waiting list.
Courses that have not met the minimum number may not run. Applicants will be advised and offered an opportunity to attend other programmes that are still available.
The RTU website will be updated regularly regarding courses that are running.
There will be a number of venues this year with the main campus at Stranmillis University College. You will be informed of your course location when you receive your confirmation letter.
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* If you have any difficulties booking on-line or viewing the full course details please contact RTU on 028 90 618121 where a member of staff will assist you.
The staff of the Regional Training Unit would like to thank you for your interest in Summer School 2012 and to wish you a rewarding and enjoyable experience at this year’s event.
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Programme List
2012
Programme Date August ‘12
Nursery
Primary
Post Primary
Beth Gibb Associates
21
Managers Managing Stress
Beth Gibb Associates
22
3
Healthy Workforce: Healthy School
Beth Gibb Associates
23
4
MoneySense for Schools
Ulster Bank Limited
23
5
Developing Social Guardians in understanding the impact of domestic violence on children and young people
Women’s Aid Federation Northern Ireland
22
6
Supporting Students with ASD in Post-14 Education
Middletown Centre for Autism
22
7
Introduction to Brain Gym in the Classroom
Mind Matters
22
8
Dyslexia Unravelled/Learning Liberated
Mind Matters
20-21
9
Using STEM Experts in The World Around Us
STEPS (Science and Technology Experts in Primary Schools)
10
Sensory Processing, Motor Skills and Autism
Middletown Centre for Autism
11
An Introduction to Teaching Reading and Spelling through Sounds-Write (a linguistic phonic method)
Sounds-Write
23
12
Improvement through Drama in the Primary School
Arthur Webb
21
13
Preparing to Get that Job!
Stephen Wray
21
14
Taking Charge
Stephen Wray
22
The Northern Ireland Assembly Education Service – Democracy Alive The Eatwell Workshop (Primary) – equipping teachers with the tools they need to deliver food and nutrition in the classroom The Eatwell Workshop (Post Primary) – equipping teachers with the tools they need to deliver food and nutrition in the classroom
Northern Ireland Assembly Education Service
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Course Title
Organising Body
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Assertiveness and Self-confidence
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15 16A
16B
Non Teaching
21 20-21
Special Needs
23
NI Food in Schools Forum – Resources Sub-group
21
NI Food in Schools Forum – Resources Sub-group
22
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Course Title
Programme Date August ‘12
Organising Body
Using Thinking Cards to Support Assessment of the Thinking Skills and Personal Capabilities in the Northern Ireland Curriculum The Outdoors: a real life context for learning experiences in primary mathematics
Nursery
Primary
Post Primary
CCEA
20
Stranmillis University College
21
Special Needs
Non Teaching
19
Well-being at Work
Positive Life Changes
21
20
Voice Care for Teachers
Speech and Language Therapy Department Belfast City Hospital
21
21
GymFUN – Teacher Training Course (Gymnastics)
Ulster Sports Academy (University of Ulster)
20-21
22
Using the Curriculum to Create an ASD Friendly Classroom in Post-Primary Schools
Middletown Centre for Autism
22
23
Disability Inclusion Training
Disability Sports NI
22
24
The Harberton Reading Programme
Harberton School and Outreach Services
20
25
Teaching Pupils with Dyslexia
Harberton School and Outreach Services
21
26
A Busy Day/Busy Year a Successful Proven Approach to Literacy and Maths for Visual Learners
Oakwood Assessment Centre
21
27
ASD Mental Health and Managing Anxiety
Middletown Centre for Autism
20-21
28
Imex Interactive Whiteboard Training
Imex Systems Ltd
23
29
Hands on Science
W5
23
30
Let’s Talk about Science
W5
22
31
CRED Policy: Practical Ideas for Early Years Teachers
Fiona McDonald/Sharon Beattie
20
32
Inclusive Collaborative Transformational Leadership in Practice
Ann McCann
20
33
Promoting Active Learning in Essential Skills Numeracy
Learning Teaching & Assessment Solutions
23
34
Effective Use of Data
St Colmcille’s PS – Brendan McKenna
22
35
Preparing a 21 Century Mind
John Dennison
20
36
Accelerated Learning: Master your memory
The Exam Coach NI
21
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Programme List
2012
Programme Date August ‘12
Nursery
Primary
Clare Devlin Early Education Consultancy
23
Managing the 4 P’s
The Loop Training Consultancy
20
39
Improving Educational Outcomes for Children in Need, including Looked After Children (LAC)
SELB/WELB Pupil Personal Development Services
21
40
Improving Self-Evaluation
NTR Quality Learning Solutions
20
Interboard Anti-bullying Group
23
SELB/WELB Pupil Personal Development Services
22
Oakwood Assessment Centre
22
NICIE
20
NICIE
21
QUB School of Education
22
QUB School of Education
23
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Course Title
Organising Body
37
Enhancing Well-being and Involvement in Foundation Stage and KS1
38
41 42 43 44A
44B
45A
45B
Reviewing your Anti-bullying Policy and Practice Interventions Promoting Positive Mental Health and Well-being in Children and Young People Behaviour Management – a Pro-active and Practical Approach Commemorating our Past [Primary] – Shaping our Future: Preparing for a Decade of Centenary Commemorations Commemorating our Past [Post Primary] – Shaping our Future: Preparing for a Decade of Centenary Commemorations What Pupils want from Assessment for Learning (AfL) [Primary]: Getting the Best out of AfL for Pupils and Teachers What Pupils want from Assessment for Learning (AfL) [Post Primary]: Getting the Best out of AfL for Pupils and Teachers
46
Meditation – The Ripple Effect
The Yoga Studio
23
47
Principles of Yoga - for Special Needs
The Yoga Studio
20-22
48
Draw out your Inner Artist
McCord Bursary
21-22
49
Capacitar Wellness Practices for the School Community
New Life Directions
50
Starting Rights Respecting School Award
51
101 Ways to Implement the Rights Respecting School Award
Post Primary
Special Needs
23
UNICEF UK
20
UNICEF UK
21
5
Non Teaching
Programme List Cont… Programme Date August ‘12
Primary
Post Primary
20
20-21
The Edward de Bono Foundation
21
Supporting Active Citizens
Public Achievement
22
56
Giving Great Presentations: Skill & Confidence Development
Synergym Training Limited
20
57
Assert Yourself: Confidence & Skills Development
Synergym Training Limited
23
58
Managing Stress: Resilience in the Face of Adversity
Synergym Training Limited
21
59
Being an Effective Pastoral Leader
Synergym Training Limited
22
60
Promoting Improvement in Moving Image Arts
Hazelwood College – Jennifer Johnston
23
61
Managing Your Stress
Goody Training Solutions
23
62
Paediatric First Aid
Goody Training Solutions
21-22
63
Communicating with Others: a Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) approach
Russell Associates
21
64
Emergency First Aid at Work
Goody Training Solutions
22
65
Developing Schools Connected to their Communities
Extended Schools Regional Advisory Group
20-21
66
Forbairt na Ceannasaiochta sa bhunscoil lan-Ghaeilge
Coiste Seasta Thuaidh Theas ar an nGaeloideachas & Professional Development Service for Teachers
67
Training for PRSD School Reviewers
RTU – Ken McCaughey
20
68
Communication Counts
Elklan Training
22
69
Community Relations, Equality and Diversity in Education (CRED)
BELB – Brigid Murray
23
70
Nurturing Personal Resilience
Debbie Hunter & Sonia Montgomery
23
CN
Course Title
Organising Body
52
How to understand and apply Learning Styles for better Teaching and Learning
Fingerprint Learning
53
Raising Self-esteem to achieve Academic Success
Love for Life
54
Teaching Constructive Thinking
55
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Nursery
Special Needs
Non Teaching
See RTU website for confirmation
Programme List
2012
Programme Date August ‘12
Nursery
Primary
Post Primary
Department of Education
21
An Early Years Spotlight on SEN and Inclusion – focusing on: play, communication and behaviour
Department of Education
20
73
Developing Relationship/Counselling Skills – for the classroom and beyond
Love for Life
22
74
Managing Stress Effectively
Carecall
20
75
Dealing Effectively with Conflict
Carecall
21-22
76
An Introduction to Dance for Use in School
Rebecca Leonard
21
77A
PQH (NI) Information Session (AM)
RTU – David Hamilton
22
77B
PQH (NI) Information Session (PM)
RTU - David Hamilton
22
78
Developing Your Coaching Skills
RTU – Michael Kealey, Paul Tracey
79
Building Coaching Competence
80
CN
Course Title
Organising Body
71
ASPIRE to Build Capacity using the Resource File for Schools to Support Children with Special Educational Needs
72
Special Needs
Non Teaching
20
RTU – Nichola Lynagh, Michael Kealey
23
The Invitational Leaders
RTU – John Clarence, Nichola Lynagh
20
81
Working with the Challenges of Behaviour: yours and others
All About People
23
82A
Emergent Leadership Programme ‘Introducing Leadership’ [AM]
RTU - Stewart Polley, Nichola Lynagh
21
82B
Emergent Leadership Programme ‘Introducing Leadership’ [PM]
RTU - Stewart Polley, Nichola Lynagh
21
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Range of Courses
Categorised
The range of courses being offered in this year’s Summer School have been categorised under the following headings:
Leadership & Management;
Learning & Teaching;
Personal Development;
Curriculum Innovation & Development;
Diversity; and
Inclusion and Special Needs.
Whenever you click on the theme it will present you with the courses noted under that heading.
RTU Contact Details for Summer School 2012 John Reid
Deputy Director
jreid@rtuni.org
Tina Creaney
Head of Support
tcreaney@rtuni.org
Michael O’Hallaron
Executive Officer
mohalloran@rtuni.org
Sabheal Power
Executive Officer
spower@rtuni.org
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Online Applications
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Apply online for Summer School course at www.rtuni.org/core%20studies/summerschool
You can browse for courses by either Strand or Sector
You may also search for specific courses. Just type in a keyword or course number into the search box and click search.
1 Once you have found a course you’re interested in click on the apply button, this will add your course to “My Course Applications” area. Your Course applications can be found on the Summer School main section and also at the top of every page. If you are interested in more than one course click on the “Add Another Course” button to browse for further courses before filling in your information. Multiple courses can be added.
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