Leading Gaelic Games in the Primary School
This course is part of the long-established partnership between MIC and the Munster Council of the GAA in the provision of professional development to teachers. The course will develop teachers’ knowledge and skill in the teaching of Gaelic Games in the primary school, focusing in particular on coaching, coaching skills, managing and planning coaching programmes, including those that involve the participation of visiting coaches.
Modules will include teacher as coach, physical literacy and movement skill development, the social context of Gaelic Games in schools and whole-school planning, and effective use of teaching and other resources. Participants will be enabled to:
- Understand the Role of Gaelic games Coaching in the Primary School
- Develop Physical Education within the School Plan
- Develop a detailed program of Gaelic games coaching at all levels in the school
- Develop movement skills of children and apply the skills to games
- Design an inclusive Gaelic games policy for their school
- Use the resources of the Gaelic Games organisations to assist in the physical and mental development of their pupils
The course will also address particular issues such as inclusion, curriculum integration and linkage within PE, and games as part of a healthy school environment. The course is generously supported by the Munster Council of the GAA and will feature experts from teacher education and Gaelic Games.
