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FSC2524 Teaching the Junior Classes: Strategies for Junior Infants to Second Class

Course Description

“Teaching the Junior Classes: Strategies for Junior Infants to Second Class” is an online course designed to provide teachers with a comprehensive toolkit for navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of teaching junior classes. This course covers a wide array of topics crucial for the holistic development of young learners, including literacy, Gaeilge, numeracy, Social, Environmental, and Scientific Education (SESE), and classroom management. Tailored specifically to the needs of junior infants through second class, the course draws on key documents and resources from NEPS, PDST, and DES to offer varied strategies for fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment.

  • Literacy Development: Understand literacy development strategies, explore reading development techniques, and implement effective oral language skills teaching strategies.
  • Literacy & Gaeilge Integration: Dive into methods for teaching writing, correct handwriting, and Gaeilge, leveraging ICT and promoting Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL).
  • Numeracy Skills: Master teaching methodologies for numeracy, including innovative maths programmes and mental maths strategies.
  • SESE and STEM: Explore the integration of ICT in SESE education, apply STEM-inspired teaching techniques, and utilise practical resources for engaging young learners.
  • Classroom Management: Discover effective classroom management techniques tailored to junior classes, fostering a positive and conducive learning environment.

This course is perfect for primary school teachers who are teaching or preparing to teach junior infants through second class. It offers valuable insights and practical strategies for those seeking to enrich their teaching practices and foster a vibrant learning community in the early years of education.

Enrol today and take a significant step towards enhancing your professional practice and the learning experience of your students.

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Essential Details

Price: €69.00
Course Code: FSC2524
Tutor Support: Phone, e-Mail, Forum, Live Chat
Start Date: Tuesday, 1st 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 9:00am 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

Module 1: Literacy

  • Familiarise with literacy development strategies for junior classes, referencing key documents and resources like NEPS, PDST, and DES guidelines.
  • Explore varied strategies for reading development including station teaching, guided reading, and literacy lift-off.
  • Identify effective teaching strategies for oral language skills.
  • Reflect on professional practice in line with the Cosán framework standards.
  • Understand the SSE process and apply literacy strategies to support its implementation in schools.

Module 2: Literacy & Gaeilge

  • Examine teaching methods for various writing genres and free writing experiences.
  • Explore strategies for teaching correct handwriting and Gaeilge, including the use of rhymes, songs, and games, based on the Primary Language Curriculum.
  • Promote CLIL in classrooms and the wider school community.
  • Utilize ICT for literacy development guided by the Digital Learning Framework and other policies.

Module 3: Numeracy

  • Become familiar with teaching methodologies and strategies for numeracy development, including different maths programmes like Mata sa Rang and Maths Blast.
  • Explore mental maths games and strategies for daily use.
  • Understand strategies to support children’s acquisition of table knowledge.
  • Utilize ICT for numeracy development in line with the Digital Learning Framework.
  • Support the SSE process with a focus on playful learning and data analysis.

Module 4: SESE

  • Identify the role of ICT in SESE education and discover practical resources like apps and programming tools for younger classes.
  • Understand the importance of Aistear and STEM, applying STEM-inspired teaching techniques in the classroom.
  • Explore the latter steps of the SSE process, including writing and sharing school evaluation reports and improvement plans.

Module 5: Classroom Management

  • Explore various classroom management techniques suitable for junior classes, such as reward systems, classroom setup, and activities for the first week back.
  • Support teachers in celebrating and sharing learning experiences through forums and assignments in alignment with the Cosán framework.

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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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