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FSC2573 Peer Learning: Teachers Learning From Teachers

Course Description

Peer Learning: Teachers Learning From Teachers is an online teacher summer course that delves deep into the concept of peer learning as a vital component of Continued Professional Development (CPD), offering educators an in-depth exploration of peer coaching, professional learning communities (PLCs), and the integration of these practices into the School Self-Evaluation (SSE) process. Participants will gain insights into the benefits and challenges of peer learning structures and how these can significantly enhance teaching practices, school culture, and ultimately student learning outcomes.

  • Foundational Knowledge: Gain a solid understanding of peer learning, coaching, and PLCs, including their theoretical underpinnings and practical applications in educational settings.
  • Benefits of Peer Learning: Explore the extensive benefits of peer learning structures for teachers, including professional growth, enhanced teaching practices, and positive impacts on school and learning environments.
  • Overcoming Limitations: Address common challenges and limitations in implementing peer learning structures, developing strategies to navigate cultural and attitudinal barriers within schools.
  • Practical Implementation: Learn from a pilot study of peer learning in an Irish school, gaining insights into real-world applications, findings, and the alignment with the LAOS quality framework.
  • Framework for Application: Develop a framework for implementing peer learning in your school, understanding its cyclic nature and continuous need for evaluation, improvement, and development.

This course is ideal for educators and school leaders in Ireland who are keen on leveraging peer learning as a mechanism for professional development, it provides a comprehensive guide to fostering effective, collaborative learning environments among teachers.

Enrol today and start your journey towards building a more collaborative, reflective, and effective teaching community.

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Essential Details

Price: €69.00
Course Code: FSC2573
Tutor Support: Phone, e-Mail, Forum, Live Chat
Start Date: 1 July 2025
Duration: 20 Hours
Format: Online
Skill Level: Beginner
Qualification: Certificate

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Course Information

EPV Days – this course is approved by the Dept. of Education for qualification of EPV days. The more courses you select, the more EPV days you receive:

  • 1 online course – 3 EPV days entitlement
  • 2 online courses – 4 EPV days entitlement
  • 3 online courses – 5 EPV days entitlement

Requirements: All our courses are run in accordance with the Department of Education and Skills criteria.

Training Period: Courses begin on Tuesday, 1st July 2025 at 9:30am and must be completed by Friday, 22nd August 2025 at 5.00pm.

Course Length: Each course requires approximately 20 hours of study including time to complete any assessments.

Support: The Discussion forums are facilitated by expert moderators.

Course Fees: Courses may be purchased either online or by phone.

  • One course €69
  • Two courses €89
  • Three courses €99

Questions and Support: Our Support team are on hand to answer all your queries, either by phone, live chat or e-mail.

Certification: When you have successfully completed your course, you will receive your CPD Certificate.

Course Content

Foundations of Peer Learning

  • Understand the aims and structure of the course.
  • Learn what Peer Learning, Peer Coaching, and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) entail.
  • Examine research and observe examples of these structures in action.
  • Reflect on the implementation of Peer Learning Structures within their own work environment.
  • Explore the synergy between Peer Learning Structures and the School Self-Evaluation (SSE) process.

Advantages of Collaborative Learning

  • Understand the multifaceted benefits of Peer Learning Structures for teachers’ professional growth and school improvement.
  • Review detailed research on individual benefits and observe these in practice.
  • Learn how these benefits enhance teaching, learning environments, and school culture.
  • Explore the structural parallels between the SSE process and Peer Learning.

Overcoming Challenges in Implementing Peer Learning

  • Identify challenges and limitations of implementing Peer Learning Structures.
  • Review research on challenges and consider strategies for overcoming them.
  • Reflect on school culture and teacher attitudes towards Peer Learning.
  • Utilize the “Looking at our School” document to support best practices through Peer Learning.

Case Study Insights on Peer Learning

  • Learn from a pilot study of Peer Learning Structures in an Irish school.
  • Understand the findings, teacher experiences, and outcomes of implementing Peer Learning.
  • Reflect on how Peer Learning aligns with and supports the “Looking at Our School’s Quality Framework Principles.”

Implementing Peer Learning in Your School

  • Understand how to develop and implement a Peer Learning Structure based on research and case studies.
  • See how the framework addresses previously highlighted limitations.
  • Appreciate Peer Learning’s potential applications beyond the school environment.
  • Recognize the cyclical nature of Peer Learning, emphasizing continuous improvement and evaluation.
  • Learn how Peer Learning can optimize SSE processes and utilize Croke Park Hours effectively.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The course completion requirements are as follows:

You are required to post two comments to the forum post at the end of each module throughout the course. Each contribution is required to be at least 100 words.

Your progression from module to module is contingent on the successful completion of these assignments.

The end of course reflective assignment must demonstrate achievement of the course’s stated learning outcomes.

You will be required to complete a minimum of 10 hours online and an additional 10 hours either online or offline

If you signed up for your course online you will have received an email with login details to start your training. Please check your spam/junk email folder as it may have landed in there.

All our course facilitators monitor the progress of every teacher on their respective course so please allow up to 2 weeks for the grade and feedback for the End of Course assignment.

The courses contain 5 modules each of which is made up of individual lessons.

You are required to engage with the course for a total of 20 hours (10 Hours online is mandatory and the remaining 10 hours can be online or offline for other learning activities)

Yes you can decide to do either. It is up to you what way you want to complete the course, once you demonstrate engagement for a total of 20 hours (10 of these must be online)

You are required to post to the forum posts at the end of each module throughout the course. You will need to post two comments. Each contribution is required to be at least 100 words.

This is usually caused by not meeting the criteria for completing the previous module, in particular posting at least two contributions to the course forum.

The minimum word count is to be no less than 300 words and not more than 500 words.

Naturally, like most courses, it is only possible to evaluate your grade when you have completed the course.

There is two parts to the assessment:

<strong>1. Meeting the Minimum Criteria:</strong> You are required to complete all 5 modules, regularly contribute to the course forum after each module (at least 2 meaningful contributions per module).

<strong>2. Assignments:</strong> You must complete Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and posts to the forums at the end of each module, as well as an overall End of Course Assignment. Once you have met each of these conditions, you should qualify for your EPV days and receiving your Flúirse certificate of completion.

You’ll be glad to hear that ALL our course facilitators monitor the progress of every teacher on their respective course and will always inform them before the course closing date if they do not appear to have met the above criteria for any reason.

More questions? Check our FAQ Section.

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