iPod Project and iPad Projects

 Co Wexford Education Centre has purchased a set of 20 iPods and 20 iPads which can be borrowed by schools for a set period for educational use in the classroom. Prior to borrowing the iPods teachers may attend a workshop where they are have a hands on experience of using the iPods and an opportunity to look at some of the apps that are being used in the classroom.   Teachers facilitating the project and teachers who are using iPods in the classroom communicate sharing information on apps they are using and new apps they have found.

Training in the use of iPods and iPads can be delivered during Croke Park hours, or as a local course in Spring or Autumn or as part of a Summer Course.

Incredible Years

in conjunction with the National Educational Support Service (NEPS) Co Wexford Education Centre delivers the Incredible Years Programme. NEPS psychologists deliver the programme to invited schools during the school day and trained Primary teachers  deliver the programme outside of school hours.

This programme is delivered over 20 hours and could be delivered during Croke Parke hours or as a local course in Spring or Autumn.

School Excellence Award (SEA)

The SEA Award is delivered in conjunction with Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT). Primary Schools are invited in 2011/2012 to participate in a 10 hour project around Classroom Management or The Writing Process. A team of teachers from the school attends the Centre on four occasions from September to March. Input on the chosen topic is delivered by a facilitator followed by sharing of experiences and practises among teachers. Teachers return to their schools and experiment with new methodologies returning to share with the group at the next meeting. The process is recorded on an A 3 chart and in April all schools display their posters in WIT and the project culminates with a celebration and presentation of SEA certificates.

Film Festival

This project aims to train teachers and children in the art of film making and editing using the basic camcorder and PC. Participating teachers are guided through the process of producing a short film. Films are shown in a local cinema in the Summer term. An initial 2 hour workshop is provided with follow up workshops.

This training is available for whole school staffs, as a local course in Spring or Autumn or as part of a Summer Course.

Samba Drumming

Samba drumming is a collective drumming style so simple that everyone can join in the drumming party! Drums are available for borrowing from the Centre. A workshop introduces the drums and drumming techniques.

This training is available for Croke Park hours or as a local course in Spring or Autumn.

Learning in Everyday Activities (LiEA)

This is a planned approach which marries the Primary Curriculum with everyday learning opportunities which Parents can re-enforce and support in the home.Infant teachers are introduced to the activities and familiarised with the approach. Infant teachers then present to Parents enabling them to re-enforce their child's learning in the classroom through every  day activities in the home.

This training is available during Croke Park hours or as a local course.

Conflict Resolution Education (CRE)

Conflict Resolution Education is a 60 hour training course for those seeking Mediation Skills. On completion participants may register with the Mediators' Institute of Ireland (MII)

This course runs from January to May 2012

Scriobh Leabhair

This project runs is conjunction with Foras na Gaeilge. Following an information meeting in the Autumn Term schools are invited to encourage children to design and write their own books in Irish. Participation classes swop finished books with other schools. All the children’s efforts are recognised and the project culminates in a celebratory event in the Education Centre.

CRAFTed

This project runs in conjunction with the Craft Council of Ireland. Following an information meeting in the Education Centre, schools are invited to apply for a place. Selected schools are then matched with a crafts person who works with a class to complete a planned project. Teacher and crafts person plan the project together. Funding from the Crafts Council, the school and the Education Centre covers the cost of the project. On completion projects are showcased in the Education Centre.

Restorative Practices

This project is running in conjunction with the Professional Development Support for Teachers (PDST). Since November 2010 Primary and Post Primary Principals have been invited to attend Information Meetings around the concept of Restorative Practices in schools. Some schools have already introduced Peer Mediation or Restorative Practices and are being supported as they establish the practice and train staff. Information meetings will continue during Spring 2012 with a Summer Course in July 2012 and a training day on August 23rd 2012.

Safety Project

This project is run in conjunction with the Health and Safety Executive. It is specifically aimed at Transition Year and learning certificate applied students. The aim is to allow students explore core principals of health and safety as it may apply to young people in their current or future places of work. Schools wishing to participate contact the Centre. Runs during the school year.