Language Learning

The PDST Language Teams have created a series of webinars on various aspects of Language Learning.  These webinars are available below.

 

 

Playful and Engaging Approaches to Language Learning in the Senior Classes

 

This webinar explores playful and engaging approaches to language learning in the senior classes. It highlights practical ideas to help foster a playful and enjoyable environment which can motivate children as listeners, speakers, readers and writers across languages.

 

 

 

 

Webinar Slides

 

Playful Approaches Padlet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supporting Children to Become Critically Literate Learners

Teaching and learning about critical literacyand digital media literacy is a life-long journey.
In this webinar we will consider the importanceof critical literacy within the Primary LanguageCurriculum. Participants will explore practicalexamples and supports showing how socialinteractions and effective questioning canfoster a critically literate classroomenvironment. The webinar will also examinehow a variety of different texts can used todevelop critical literacy.

 

 

Critical Literacy Padlet

Webinar Slides

 

Supporting Motivation in Literacy

How can children be motivated as listeners, speakers, readers and writers across languages? This webinar will highlight practical ideas to help foster an environment that is engaging for all children. We will explore strategies to encourage social interactions, facilitate meaningful choice and use a range of texts to support motivation. A range of useful resources will also be highlighted which can support engaging learning experiences in your learning environment.

 

 

Supporting Motivation in Literacy from PDST on Vimeo.

 

 

E-Bulletins

 

Padlet

Supporting Motivation in Literacy

 

Literacy Development in the

Primary Classroom Manual

 

 

 

 

English Effective Practice from PDST on Vimeo.

 

 

 

Read Aloud from PDST on Vimeo.

 

 

 

 

Spelling and Word Study Webinar

In this Spelling and Word Study Webinar we will explore the key components of Spelling and some recommended approaches to teaching Spelling. We look at the integrated nature of Spelling with regard to Oral Language, Reading and Writing. In line with the Primary Language Curriculum 2019, playful and engaging learning experiences which may be useful when supporting children will be discussed. Is féidir na straitéisí seo ar fad a úsáid i litriúchán na Gaeilge agus pléifear é seo freisin. Finally, we will address the area of assessment and differentiation in Spelling instruction. 

 

Spelling and Word Study from PDST on Vimeo.

 

 

E-Bulletin

Spelling and Word Study

Litriú agus Staidéar ar Fhocail

Padlet

Spelling and Word Study

Litriú agus Staidéar ar Fhocail

Codes for using

Google Translate 

(Video Tutorial below)

 

 

google sheets tutorial from PDST on Vimeo.

 

 

Word Sort Video Extended from PDST on Vimeo.

 

 

Ag smaoineamh mar scríbhneoirí 

Sa cheardlann ghréasáin seo beidh plé á dhéanamh againn ar cad iad na toscaí inspreagtha agus rogha a chuirimid ar fáil do dhaltaí. Déanfar forbairt ar sin leis an saorscríbhneoireacht agus anuas air sin, ar na seánraí scríbhneoireachta a mhúineadh. Déanfar iniúchadh ar aistriú scileanna agus ar conas cruinneas a chur chun cinn i slí páiste-lárnach. Tagrófar don aiseolas agus aischothú, maraon leis an measúnú mar chuid den cheardlann chomh maith.

 

Ag smaoineamh mar scríbhneoirí from PDST on Vimeo.