Webinars 2021/22
Post-Primary Application Process
A webinar was held on Wednesday 20th October for parents of 6th class pupils on the Post-Primary Application Process.
The slides and other information are available below.
The slides and other information are available below.
| post_primary_applications.pdf |
| post_primary_school_application_process.pdf |
Reading in 1st & 2nd Classes
The slides from the recent webinar below:
| webinar_-_literacy_development__reading_.pdf |
Slides & Videos - Early Literacy Development
The slides and videos from the 'Early Literacy Development' webinar are available below:
| SLIDES |
In the video above, the teacher is using an approach called 'Progressive Time Delay' to teach vocabulary. This approach is a highly effective way of helping your child to learn sight words at home. Simply replace the picture cards with your child's sight words.
Here's how you can do it at home:
STEP 1: Zero Second Delay
Parent places two (or more) words on the table saying 'show me [one of the words]' and immediately points to the correct word while reading it at the same time (without any delay). The child points to the correct word.
STEP 2: One Second Delay
Parent places two (or more) words on the table saying 'show me [one of the words]' and waits one second before pointing to the correct word while reading it at the same time. The child points to the correct word during that one second delay.
STEP 3: Two Second Delay
Parent places two (or more) words on the table saying 'show me [one of the words]' and waits two seconds before pointing to the correct word while reading it at the same time. The child points to the correct word during that two second delay.
STEP 4: Three Second Delay
Parent places two (or more) words on the table saying 'show me [one of the words]' and waits three seconds before pointing to the correct word while reading it at the same time. The child points to the correct word during that three second delay.
REMEMBER: Start with a zero second (i.e. no) time delay – so it will basically be like errorless learning. For the first few rounds, give the prompt right away so the child knows how to respond. Then after several rounds, increase the time delay. You can increase the time delay by one or two seconds at a time - generally to a maximum three or four second delay. If the child is not sure, instruct him/ her to wait for the prompt. In this way s/ she is not failing or getting it wrong. If the child continues to need the prompts move back a step (e.g. to a shorter time delay) until s/ he is experiencing success.
Here's how you can do it at home:
STEP 1: Zero Second Delay
Parent places two (or more) words on the table saying 'show me [one of the words]' and immediately points to the correct word while reading it at the same time (without any delay). The child points to the correct word.
STEP 2: One Second Delay
Parent places two (or more) words on the table saying 'show me [one of the words]' and waits one second before pointing to the correct word while reading it at the same time. The child points to the correct word during that one second delay.
STEP 3: Two Second Delay
Parent places two (or more) words on the table saying 'show me [one of the words]' and waits two seconds before pointing to the correct word while reading it at the same time. The child points to the correct word during that two second delay.
STEP 4: Three Second Delay
Parent places two (or more) words on the table saying 'show me [one of the words]' and waits three seconds before pointing to the correct word while reading it at the same time. The child points to the correct word during that three second delay.
REMEMBER: Start with a zero second (i.e. no) time delay – so it will basically be like errorless learning. For the first few rounds, give the prompt right away so the child knows how to respond. Then after several rounds, increase the time delay. You can increase the time delay by one or two seconds at a time - generally to a maximum three or four second delay. If the child is not sure, instruct him/ her to wait for the prompt. In this way s/ she is not failing or getting it wrong. If the child continues to need the prompts move back a step (e.g. to a shorter time delay) until s/ he is experiencing success.
Early Literacy Development
Early Literacy Development (for parents/ guardians of Junior & Senior Infants).
Date/ time: 21st September 2021 @ 7.30-8.30pm.
Details
Research tells us that parental involvement in a child's learning is a key factor in his/ her educational outcomes.
In helping you to support your child's literacy development we will be hosting an online webinar on 'Early Literacy Development' for parents/ guardians of Junior & Senior Infants - next Tuesday 21st September @ 7.30-8.30pm.
Topics covered:
Date/ time: 21st September 2021 @ 7.30-8.30pm.
Details
Research tells us that parental involvement in a child's learning is a key factor in his/ her educational outcomes.
In helping you to support your child's literacy development we will be hosting an online webinar on 'Early Literacy Development' for parents/ guardians of Junior & Senior Infants - next Tuesday 21st September @ 7.30-8.30pm.
Topics covered:
- CAPER (Children & Parents Enjoying Reading)
- Sight words
- Letter formation