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FSC2543 NQT Year and Beyond: Practical Advice for Early Career Teachers

Course Description

“NQT Year and Beyond: Practical Advice for Early Career Teachers” is an online teacher summer course specifically designed for newly qualified primary school teachers in Ireland, ready to embark on their teaching journey. This comprehensive course aims to equip early career teachers with the essential knowledge, skills, and confidence to successfully navigate their first year of teaching and beyond. Covering everything from understanding DE guidelines and the Droichead induction process to effective planning, classroom management, and engaging with parents, this course provides a solid foundation for a successful teaching career.

  • Foundation for Success: Gain an in-depth understanding of DE guidelines, teaching contracts, and the nuances of the teaching profession in Ireland.
  • Effective Planning and Wellbeing: Learn the importance of short-term and long-term planning and strategies to promote wellbeing in education.
  • Classroom and Organisation: Prepare for your first days in the classroom, focusing on creating a positive learning environment and understanding the Droichead process.
  • Management and Collaboration: Explore classroom management techniques, team teaching models, and strategies for building strong relationships with parents.
  • Assessment and Differentiation: Understand the principles of assessment, the significance of report cards, and strategies for differentiating instruction to meet all learners’ needs.

This course is ideal for newly qualified teachers, whether embarking on their NQT year or looking to solidify their understanding of key teaching principles and practices. It’s also valuable for educators interested in refreshing their knowledge or gaining new insights into the Droichead induction process and successful classroom strategies.

Enrol today and prepare for a rewarding journey in education, equipped with the tools and understanding necessary to thrive in your early years of teaching.

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Essential Details

Price: €69.00
Course Code: FSC2543
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: Embarking on your Teaching Journey

  • Understand DE guidelines and policies relevant to teaching positions.
  • Reflect on personal teaching philosophy and strengths.
  • Differentiate between types of teaching contracts in Ireland.
  • Prepare for teaching interviews by engaging with relevant DE policies.

Module 2: Planning in the Mainstream Classroom & the INTO

  • Grasp the significance of effective planning for teaching and learning.
  • Engage with short-term and long-term planning strategies.
  • Understand the INTO’s role and the benefits of membership.
  • Promote wellbeing in education and identify classroom wellbeing strategies.
  • Familiarize with resources for teaching and learning support.
  • Understand substitute teaching roles and the SSE process.

Module 3: September and Classroom Organisation

  • Understand the Droichead process and its role in NQT development.
  • Prepare confidently for the initial school days, focusing on the learning environment and classroom procedures.
  • Support and engage with the SSE process, focusing on evaluation and data analysis.

Module 4: Classroom Management, Team Teaching & Working with Parents

  • Explore classroom and behaviour management techniques.
  • Examine restorative practice in behaviour management.
  • Evaluate team-teaching models and strategies.
  • Develop effective relationships with parents to enhance pupil learning.
  • Utilize ICT resources for classroom management and support.
  • Engage with later steps of the SSE process, including school evaluation reporting and improvement planning.

Module 5: Differentiation, Standardised Tests & Report Cards

  • Distinguish between assessment of learning and assessment for learning.
  • Understand the role and key elements of effective assessment.
  • Define differentiation and explore strategies for an inclusive classroom.
  • Identify effective tools and techniques for differentiation.
  • Recognize the significance of report cards in parent communication.
  • Utilize ICT resources to support teaching, learning, assessment, and differentiation.

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  • 8. Receive Certificate

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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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