Summer CPD Courses
- Programme Overview
Programme Overview
The Continuing Professional Development Unit in Mary Immaculate College supports teachers’ professional learning through a range of short courses held annually in the summer and occasional courses and seminars all year round. Topics for summer CPD vary year on year but all are designed to reflect the ever-changing and diverse professional needs of teachers. All courses are approved for EPV days and are a mix of delivery modes like on-campus, blended (onsite & online modules) or completely online.
All 2023 courses are now closed for applications.
Integrating Robotics across the Primary School Curriculum
Monday 3 - Friday 7 July, 9.30am - 2pm
This course will provide an opportunity for teachers to learn in a practical way how to embed and realise the provision of a high-quality STEM education experience for learners through coding from 3 to 7 July, 9.30am to 2pm
Teckno: Open a New Chapter in Technology
Monday 3 - Friday 7 July, 9.30am - 2pm
This course will provide an opportunity for teachers to learn in a practical way how to embed and realise the provision of a high-quality STEM education experience for learners through coding.
Integrated Arts: An Integrated Arts Approach to Storytelling
Monday 3 - Friday 7 July, 9.30am - 2pm
This course is designed to enable teachers to engage in an integrated arts approach to storytelling (using drama, dance, music and visual art), with a view to adapting it for use in their own classrooms.
Leading Gaelic Games in the Primary School
Monday 3 & Tuesday 4 July, 9.30am - 2pm, followed by 12 hours online.
This course, supported by the GAA, will develop teachers’ knowledge and skill in the teaching of Gaelic Games in the primary school, focusing in particular on coaching and the management of coaching programmes at all levels.
All courses are being offered free, thanks to the support of our partners and the CPD Development Fund, Faculty of Education. Places are limited and early booking is advised.

Contact
Dr Cathal de Paor, Director of Continuing Professional Development
T: +353 61 774725
- Programme Overview