A compilation of teaching and learning strategies to trial in your own classroom.
Have you started thinking about settling your class back into school? The routines and expectations of school can seem like the toughest challenge to try to settle back into for children.
Dear NQT… Ready for Back to School? Read More »
Niamh Cullen is principal of Harcourt Terrace Educate Together National School since it opened in 2018 and has worked in Educate Together since 2005.
Niamh has also worked with newly qualified teachers for many years. She trained as a mentor with the National Induction Programme for Teachers in 2007 and has mentored teachers in all school settings and classes. Niamh is an Associate with NIPT and facilitates induction workshops, Cluster Meetings and PST Training.
A Principal’s Perspective with Niamh Cullen Read More »
We are passionate about professional development for teachers and have worked with over 5,000 teachers since 2017. As a teacher, you are the most important person in the classroom – you make the greatest impact on the students in front of you.
CPD Webinar Series March 2021 Read More »
Here we are, one month into the New Year and …what did you say your resolutions were again? How many of us have set good intentions for those all-important goals and have already given up on them three weeks into the year!
So how do we make those goals stick?
5 Steps for Setting Effective Goals Read More »
It is important that in setting your timetable that you write it out every morning and timetable in everything, be that your breaks, a walk, reading time.
A timetable of your week’s activities is a good idea too, for both you and the pupils. On a Monday, I give an overview of the lessons we will be doing every day or activities with resources needed beside each one. If there is a specific requirement, especially for art, even if it is just to have toilet rolls collected, giving notice for this is a good idea. This also helps pupils get their own week timetabled and planned out and parents can work around this too.
Dear NQT… My Top 10 Tips for Teaching Online Read More »
NQT Fest is a specially designed online event for NQT’s in January 2021.
2020 was a tough year to start your teaching profession – let’s get 2021 off to a great start!
We are delighted to share this unique offering with you!
NQT Fest is a specially designed online event for NQT’s.
This event aspires to inspire, motivate and share valuable insights to our newest teachers.
We explore topics such as:
Teacher wellbeing
Nurturing empathy and using restorative practice in the classroom
Special education
Embedding formative assessment in your practice.
NQT FEST 9th January 2021 – The Line-Up & Schedule Read More »
There is nothing more exciting than seeing the Christmas decorations go up, and especially this year, I think we all need them!
With that said, there are plenty of ways to make your classroom festive on a budget!
Here are my top 5 ways of doing just that.
Dear NQT… 5 Ways to Make Your Classroom Festive On a Budget! Read More »
I am so excited to be able to share this series with you, where I share my knowledge, hindsight and tips as you embark on your teaching journey. We really have no time to waste, so let’s get started! A little bit about me… My name is Nadine and I run the Instagram platform ‘Múinteoir N’ to help teachers, particularly student teachers and Newly Qualified Teachers (NQT) as they embark on their teaching career. It
5 Top Tips for a Stress-free Parent Teacher Meeting Read More »
We know that there are many issues teachers have to contend with daily. An issue that comes up time and time again for teachers is effective classroom management. It is probably the biggest concern for teachers when they are starting out in their careers.
Which is more important for classroom management – reputation or relationships? Read More »
Your NQT year will be a bit of a journey, just like your training was – but by now you know that the highs will always balance out the lows. Teaching is one of the most rewarding jobs in the world!
6 Top Tips for NQT’s Read More »
Last year was my first Summer working as a Rahooley, (Summer Course Tutor with Rahoo). It was an experience that I really, really enjoyed. The Fostering Emotional Resilience and Harmony Course was a super course to be part of and one which steered away from the more traditional Literacy and Numeracy to the more holistic. I made it a priority to connect with all participants from the get go and there after offering constructive feedback
Reflections of a Summer Course Tutor Read More »
In today’s busy classrooms, teachers are often racked with guilt. This guilt is a combination of trying to cover an expansive curriculum, keep on top of corrections, give effective feedback and plan interesting and stimulating lessons.
3 Ways I Work Smarter Everyday Read More »
