Dungannon and Cookstown Teacher Conference 2025 Ignites a Passion for Powerful Pedagogy

The "Power-up Conference," designed to equip teachers with evidence-informed classroom strategies, fostered a vibrant day of professional collaboration and learning across the region.

The event featured acclaimed keynote speakers Bruce Robertson, author of ‘The Teaching Delusion’, and Kate Jones of Evidence Based Education. They inspired delegates with practical sessions on powerful questioning and workload-friendly feedback strategies. The day was further enriched by a carousel of workshops presented by local teaching experts, covering cutting-edge topics from Artificial Intelligence to inclusive classroom practices and cognitive science.

Overwhelmingly, feedback from participants highlighted the immense value of networking and subject-specific collaboration. “The opportunity to connect with fellow subject specialists from other schools was invaluable,” noted one delegate, a sentiment echoed by many who have since formed professional networks to continue sharing resources and best practice.

The conference’s focus on deepening pedagogical knowledge aligns directly with the Department of Education’s drive towards a Knowledge Rich Curriculum. The strong demand from teachers for more in-depth, subject-focused collaboration presents a clear pathway for the ALC’s future development, ensuring that the energy from this event translates into sustained improvement in classroom practice for the benefit of all pupils across the region.

Pictured above is almost 600 educators at the Dungannon & Cookstown Teacher Conference.  The conference was hailed a success. Pictured is those in attendance at St Patricks Academy, Dungannon. Delegates are seated in the main sports hall.