TPL Thursdays! is bitesize teacher professional learning designed to support teachers and school leaders. Webinars take place on Thursday afternoons with each webinar focusing on a particular theme-area/topic allowing a more concentrated exploration of key areas of interest, ensuring that teachers and leaders gain in-depth knowledge and skills relevant to their practice. TPL Thursdays! offers practical ideas and strategies that can be readily implemented in the classroom to enhance pupil outcomes.
TPL Thursdays! Beyond the Walls: Bringing National Museums NI to Your Classroom
Join us for an exciting series of webinars designed to bring the rich educational resources of National Museums Northern Ireland (NMNI) directly to your classroom. This series will explore a variety of engaging themes and practical applications, perfect for practitioners looking to enhance their teaching with museum-based learning.
Each session will be led by National Museums NI’s expert education team and feature insights from the EA’s Library Service and experienced practitioners Don't miss this opportunity to enrich your teaching and bring the wonders of National Museums NI to your classroom.
The series kicks off on Thursday 20 February 2025 and you can find more information about the series and links to register below.
Coming Soon: Empowering Pupil Voice
Join us for an inspiring series of TPL Thursday webinars focused on Empowering Pupil Voice. This series will explore how schools across all phases can effectively incorporate pupil voice into their decision-making and school development planning processes.
Featuring esteemed guest Professor Laura Lundy from Queen's University Belfast (QUB) and a diverse group of practitioners from various schools, these webinars will provide valuable insights and practical strategies for fostering a culture of pupil engagement and empowerment.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from leading experts and share best practices with fellow practitioners.
Starts Thursday 1 May - Booking Details coming soon!
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Thursday 13 March 2025 |
TPL Thursdays! Beyond the Walls: Outdoor Learning at NMNI Sites Laura Hutchinson, Education Officer, National Museums NI Dr. Pauline Gardiner, Education Officer, National Museums NI |
Explore the educational potential of NMNI's outdoor sites, such as:
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Thursday 20 March 2025 |
TPL Thursdays! Beyond the Walls: Supporting NMNI Themes with EA Library Service
Josie Cusack, Education Authority Library Services Jenny Haslett, Education Manager, National Museums NI |
Understand how the EA Library Service can support NMNI's educational themes and learn about future plans to expand and enhance the museum's educational offerings. Learn about key areas of focus for the future of formal education at NMNI, including:
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Contact Details
Programme Co-ordinators: [email protected]
Deirdri McVeigh - School Improvement Professional
Pauline Fleming - School Improvement Professional
Programme Administration
Roberta Morton - Senior Executive Officer: [email protected]