Welcome to the Marino Institute of Education Summer Course programme for 2025.
This year we are offering face-to-face courses on campus at MIE in the first week of July (1st to 5th) 2025 (Tuesday to Saturday) and a range of online courses that will run for the month of July only (1st to 31st July 2025).
Information on content, registration and payment for all these courses is included below.
For further information on these courses please contact:
Summer Course Administrator at (01) 8057775 or email [email protected]
ALL COURSES QUALIFY FOR 3 EPV DAYS
COURSE FEE (Face-to-Face): €95
COURSE FEE (Online Courses): €55
Face to Face Courses (July 1st - 5th* Saturday) 2025
Gaeilge : Deiseanna chun Gaeilge a Labhairt
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 relaxed settings 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.
2024 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.
Promoting Practical & Playful Primary PE
Tutors: Suzy Macken & Caitríona Cosgrave
Get active and have fun whilst participating in this course which promotes a broad and balanced PE curriculum 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 and the place of PE in the new draft Primary curriculum. The course will also explore lesson plans/schemes and other recommended materials for the teaching of 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.
2024 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.
Looking at Autism : Effective Practice to Support Pupils to Thrive & Learn
Tutors: Mary McKenna & Anne Collins
This course aims to provide the teacher with an opportunity to develop an effective practice that focuses primarily on meeting the individual needs of autistic children in their class, 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 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 who seek further understanding of autism and its implications for learning.
It is envisaged that all teachers will return to their school with renewed vision coupled with a wealth of practical strategies to promote children’s learning and development.
2024 Testimonials
Course was excellent. The facilitators were lovely, engaging and above all encouraging – lots of insights and helpful suggestions. Presentations were up-to-date with all the latest developments in the area.
I cannot say enough good things about this AMAZING course with its equally AMAZING facilitators! A must do, one stop shop (or at least a starting point for people like me about to embark on my teaching Autism journey!) course for everything you need to know about teaching Autistic children.
Unlocking Modern Languages : Strategy & Introductory Guide for Teachers
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 intermediate German.
🔹 No prior expertise of modern languages is required! This course is tailored for teachers of all backgrounds, including those with minimal formal language training.
🔹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.
🔹 Universal Design for Learning (UDL) approaches to ensure inclusivity for all learners.
💡 Why take this course?
- Boost your confidence in teaching languages—even if you’re not fluent!
- Gain practical lesson ideas that fit seamlessly into your existing teaching.
- Stay ahead of curriculum changes and upskill in a high-demand area.
- Enhance your CV and professional development portfolio.
Register now and be part of this exciting new journey!
Online Courses (July 2025 only) - Self Register ONLY at www.mie.ie/moodle
Firm Foundations : Building a Foundation for Literacy Learning in the Junior Primary Classroom
Facilitators: Clara Fiorentini
This comprehensive course unpacks literacy components and key priorities for teachers in building firm foundations for children’s literacy learning. Designed for teachers of infants to 1st class, this course provides an in-depth exploration of the engaging and playful practice necessary to best support young children’s language, reading and writing development. With playful, integrated practice at its core, this course aims to equip teachers with a wealth of practical strategies and resources to support the provision of high-quality literacy learning experiences in the junior primary classroom.
Modules:
- Preparing the Learning Environment
- Oral Language Development
- Approaching Reading and Writing
- Prioritising Play
- Meaningful Methods
Whether you are interested in refreshing your current practice or you are new to early childhood education, this is the course for you!
Testimonials from 2024:
"This has been one of the most relevant, practical and enjoyable summer courses I’ve ever done!"
"I don’t even know where to begin. This course has been packed with amazing resources, tips, hints and practical information that I will use in the upcoming school year. each module had a wealth of information and gave brilliant ideas."
"This course gave a comprehensive overview of teaching strategies and methodologies to use in the infant classroom. Everything from play, Aistear, literacy, handwriting, behaviour and classroom organisation was covered. The course really puts the learning of the child at the forefront of all modules and encourages best practice in all the different elements of infant teaching".
INCLUSION AND SPECIAL EDUCATION: A PRACTICAL APPROACH
Facilitators: Dr Miriam Colum & Adrian Lohan
This course aims to provide participants with a range of practical skills and resources that can be implemented in the inclusive classroom.
Aspects addressed include current developments in inclusion, the application of key concepts in the Department of Education & Skills 2017 SEN Guidelines and Autism Good Practice Guidance documents, development of Student Support Files, assessment & target setting, literacy strategies, accommodations for a range of needs through a universal design for learning, and approaches to effective collaboration. Participants will be equipped with approaches for effective inclusive provision in mainstream, special education teaching (SET) and special class settings.
Testimonials from 2024:
“This is without doubt the best summer course I’ve done- so practical and so many resources which I will use in my role as class teacher and SET. I will share these resources with my staff.” Sarah
“Loved the UDL approach to differentiation, and the knowledge of a range of categories of pupils with SEN. The videos on team teaching are so insightful! I have always found writing IEP targets daunting- and this course has given me so much confidence and practical skills! Thank you so much Miriam and Adrian!” John
“Was so good- I want to do it again!” Kate