SUMMER COURSES 2026

Teagascóir: Aodán Mac Suibhne

Would you like an opportunity to practise and brush up on your own Gaeilge with some of your colleagues in a variety of informal settings throughout Dublin inside and outside the classroom? This is the course you’re looking for!

Beidh deiseanna agat Gaeilge a labhairt le daoine eile i suímh thaitneamhacha gan bhrú laistigh agus lasmuigh den seomra ranga. Beidh tú ag labhairt Gaeilge le daoine eile, beidh tú ag rólimirt, gheobhaidh tú turas treoraithe ar an DART trí mheán na Gaeilge ó Bhinn Éadair go Bré agus tabharfaidh tú cuairteanna ar ionaid stairiúla i lár chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath. Deiseanna chun an teanga a úsáid i suímh neamhfhoirmiúla.

2025 Teistiméireachtaí

- Bhain mé an-taitneamh as an gcúrsa seo. Ní raibh aon bhrú curtha ar na múinteoirí agus bhí deis againn go léir éisteacht le Gaeilge chruinn, soiléar, saibhreas an mhúnteora agus bhí seans againn labhairt as Gaeilge don tseachtain uilig. Ba bhreá liom cúpla seachtain eile a dhéanamh i rith na bliana. Ba chóir do gach múinteoir an cúrsa seo a dhéanamh!  Beatha teanga í a labhairt. Go raibh míle maith agat as ucht gach rud. Tá súil agam go mbeidh tú ag déanamh an chúrsa fiche bliain eile.

- Bhain mé an-taitneamh as an gcúrsa. Bhí a lán deiseanna agam chun Gaeilge a labhairt. Bhain mé an-taitneamh as na turais difriúla. Bhí siad an-suimiúil. Bhain me taitneamh as an bpáirt/gné stairiúil. Bhuail mé le cairde. Bhí an-spraoi againn. Tá níos mó féinmhúiníne agam. Bhí seans an-mhaith againn Gaeilge a labhairt go nadúrtha i rith an chúrsa. Beidh mé ar ais an bhliain seo chugainn. Míle buíochas.

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Tutors : Sarah Colgan / Project All Rise

Learner variability is the norm in every classroom. The science and identification have advanced, but everyday confidence and practical know-how are still catching up.

This five-day course from Project All Rise offers a different kind of professional learning experience for mainstream primary and post-primary teachers. Through curated short films featuring neurodivergent voices and experts across education, psychology and occupational therapy, the course builds understanding by feeling it, not just by learning it.

Each day combines these perspectives with scenario work, co-design, micro-practice and peer discussion, so learning translates into practical approaches for busy mainstream classrooms.

Across the week, participants explore universal approaches to regulation, inclusive classroom norms, setting up enabling spaces, and expectations at school (both written and unwritten). Everything is designed as Level 1 support: paperwork-free, low-cost, and immediately usable. Because these approaches are universal, they will support every learner in the room, not only those who've been formally identified.

Participants leave with greater confidence and practical know-how they can use straight away. The course supports each teacher to plan a series of small changes they can implement one at a time, without heavy resource commitment.

This is not another initiative. It’s a support layer built for real school life.

Educator feedback from Project All Rise content:

96% of over 400 educators who have engaged with Project All Rise content have said they would like more for their school.

"This learning feels refreshing. The lived experience perspectives were powerful, practical, and very thought-provoking."

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Tutors: Mary McKenna & Anne Collins

Back by popular demand for the seventh year running!

This course aims to provide the teacher with an opportunity to develop effective practice that focuses primarily on supporting the individual Autistic children in their class to thrive, while also supporting their own development as reflective innovative practitioners in a positive and sustainable way.

The combined autism teaching experience of the co-presenters will ensure a very personal and practical approach with strong emphasis on regulation, play, relationships and joyful learning. While the content may be primarily suited to those teaching in a special class setting, it would greatly benefit mainstream teachers and SETs who seek further understanding of autism and the accommodations schools can make in order to support their pupils to thrive.

It is envisaged that all teachers will return to their school with renewed vision coupled with a wealth of practical strategies to consider while promoting children’s regulation, learning and development.

2025 Testimonials

- Thank you Anne and Mary for sharing your boundless energy, enthusiasm and enormous expertise with us. I’m leaving today feeling energised and ready to embrace another year of teaching with my ‘Columbo’ hat on! I’m hoping to bestow a sense of connection, autonomy and competence on my future pupils just as you have done for me this week.

- A fantastic course, engaging and relevant to all areas of school (mainstream, SET, autism class). I’m leaving more confident starting as a special class teacher in September as I have a new autism lens. Thank you!

- I cannot speak highly enough of Mary and Anne. This is an excellent course for all teachers. We are so fortunate that they can share their knowledge and expertise with us in this way. I will be recommending that all NQTs do this course. Thank you so much!

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Tutors: Suzy Macken & Caitríona Cosgrave

Get active and have fun whilst participating in this course which promotes a broad and balanced approach to PE for all class levels. Participants will engage in a variety of hands-on activities and explore other issues in PE such as inclusive PE, assessment and ICT in PE, integration as part of the Wellbeing specification and the place of PE in the new Wellbeing specification. The course will also explore a variety of recommended materials for the teaching of PE reflecting on their contribution to your planning and teaching of primary PE and any relevant equipment required to implement activities. The course takes place in the gym at MIE with every opportunity taken to use our campus, playing fields and local area if the weather permits.

2025 Testimonials

- This is the best summer course I have attended. I prefer face-to-face courses in general and this one was a great choice for me. It completely exceeded my expectations. The course covered so much in twenty hours. The way it was structured was so clear and organised. We always knew what we were doing and also what to expect the next day. 

- This was hands down one of the best summer courses I have done. It was so relevant and I am so excited to bring this back to my class/school. The variety was excellent. We were kept on our toes all week literally. Thank you so much. 

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Tutors : Luke Sweeney & Sorcha Browne

This engaging and hands-on summer course is designed for Irish primary school teachers working with a range of class contexts from Junior Infants to Second Class. The course explores mathematics and STEM education with particular reference to the Maths Curriculum (NCCA 2023) and the STEM specification (NCCA 2025).

Using playful contexts like storytelling and familiar characters, participants will discover how literacy can act as a powerful stimulus for early STEM and mathematical learning. Throughout the course, teachers will deepen their understanding of mathematical proficiency and examine practical, imaginative approaches to teaching strands such as Shape and Space and Measures. A strong emphasis is placed on collaboration and reflection with opportunities for teachers to share expertise and learn from one another.

This course aims to equip teachers with a repertoire of strategies and practical resources to enhance children’s learning experiences in mathematics and STEM.

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Tutor : Yvonne Naughton

This course is grounded in Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL), providing a hands-on, engaging approach to teaching and learning in the area of STEM Education. It supports teachers in developing effective, integrated STEM practices with reference to the Primary Curriculum Framework (NCCA, 2023) and the Science, Technology and Engineering (STE) Education Specification (NCCA, 2025).

Throughout the course, participants will explore a range of meaningful learning opportunities both indoors and outdoors in the local environment as a context for inquiry. Emphasis is placed on curiosity, collaboration and reflection. Through shared professional dialogue and the use of an inquiry journal, participants will record, reflect on and deepen their understanding of IBL.

Overall, this course aims to enhance participants’ competence and confidence in STEM Education, equipping them with practical strategies to implement an inquiry-based approach in the primary classroom.

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Tutor : Leah Elsted

Empower Yourself. Inspire Your Students. Transform Your Classroom.

Are you a primary school teacher, SET member or educational leader eager to introduce Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) to your school community, but feel unsure of where to start? Whether your language proficiency is limited or you simply lack confidence in teaching a modern foreign language of choice , this brand-new summer course is designed just for you! With MFL becoming a key part of the primary school curriculum, now is the perfect time to equip yourself with practical strategies, engaging activities, and confidence-building techniques to make language learning fun, accessible, and effective for young learners, with a focus on beginner French and Spanish and German.

• No prior expertise of modern languages is required! This course is tailored for teachers of al backgrounds, including those with minimal formal language training.
• Opportunity to visit Dublin-based Language Institutes- Alliance Francaise, Goethe Institut & Instituto Cervantes!
• Practice strategies & ready-to-use resources to bring French, Spanish, German, or other languages into your classroom with ease.
• Supportive learning environment with expert guidance, collaborative discussions, and real-world examples from MFL lectures at MIE.
• Universal Design for Learning (UDL) approaches to ensure inclusivity for all learners.

Why take this course?

1. Boost your confidence in teaching languages - even if you're not fluent!
2. Gain practical lesson ideas that fit seamlessly into your existing teaching.
3. Stay ahead of curriculum changes and upskill in a high-demand area.
4. Enhance your CV and professional development portfolio.

Register now and be part of this exciting new journey!

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Tutor : Maureen Colleran

1. Creating Digital Texts
2. Assessment
3. Digital Citizenship
4. Computational Thinking and Coding
5. Planning for the Digital Learning Framework

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Course Facilitators: Sandra Austin, Ciarán Masterson, Sarah Murray 

This blended course features an innovative fusion of collaborative and independent place-based inquiry. Working with experts from MIE and Dublin Cemeteries Trust, participants will explore their local graveyard to build a deeper understanding of history as a body of knowledge as well as a way of working, grounded in the principles of the redeveloped SEE curriculum. 

Course takes place face-to-face in Glasnevin Cemetery on Wednesday 1st July, in MIE on Tuesday 7th July and online via Moodle on Thur/Fri/Mon - 2^nd, 3^rd, 6^th July.

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PLEASE NOTE: For this course you must Self Register at www.mie.ie/moodle

Testimonials from 2025:

PLEASE NOTE: For this course you must Self Register at www.mie.ie/moodle

Facilitators: Maureen Colleran

This course aims to provide participants with a range of practical skills to explore digital learning as a key competency of the Primary Curriculum Framework.  It will also provide participants with a range of strategies and resources that are applicable to effective digital learning instruction in a primary classroom.  It will increase participants' awareness of the importance of school self-evaluation and the Digital Learning Framework in terms of informing the efficacy of the school base digital practices, in primary school.  

Modules

·    Policy, literacy tools and Critical Digital Literacy

·    Creating Digital Texts

·    Assessment, play and STEM tools

·    Computational Thinking and coding

·    Outdoor Learning, Digital Citizenship, Digital Learning Framework and School Self-Evaluation

This course offers valuable insights and practical guidance on incorporating digital learning into your day in a meaningful way.