Learning for All is a live webinar series from the Teaching Council and Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST).
Ten live webinars were hosted in 2020. All recordings are available at teachingcouncil.ie/en/about-us1/learning-for-all-webinar-series/.
The series returned on 21 January 2021 at 4.30pm (Irish Time) with the same aim of connecting good ideas across school communities, and reassuring everybody that we are never as alone as we think we are.
The first webinar of 2021 ‘Plus ꞔa Change – Fostering Inclusive Learning Anew’ addresses questions relating to the opportunities and challenges of the current way of learning.
Particular attention is paid to the contexts of DEIS and inclusive education, and practical supports available for teachers and principals are signposted.
The panel also revisit the importance of school communities connecting with each other to ensure sustainable ways of working for all.
Chairing the webinar is Tomás Ó Ruairc, Director of the Teaching Council
The panel includes:
Michael McNamara, Team Leader, Digital Technologies PDST
Catherine Doolan, Director of Laois Education Centre
Mathew Colgan, Post-primary student and Secretary of ISSU
Emmet Fahy, Parent of three primary school children
Orla Conway, Post-primary teacher and Assistant Principal