Irish for Primary School Teaching
Weekly Grind
6th Year
On-Site
Live-Stream
This is a one-year part-time course specifically designed for students who wish to gain entry to Teacher Training College and require a H4 (60-69%) or above in Higher Level Irish in the Leaving Certificate.
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What you will get with this course:
Meet your Irish Teacher
Ros Cleere
Ros Cleere is an English and Irish teacher. He holds a degree in both his subjects and a Professional Masters in Education.
With a deep-rooted passion for fostering linguistic excellence, Ros employs personalised teaching methodologies to empower students in grasping language concepts effectively. Ros has worked with the state examinations commission correcting exam papers and has experience as an Oral Examiner for the Leaving Certificate, he possesses extensive knowledge of assessment methodologies and curriculum development, ensuring students achieve their full potential in their exams.
Rachel Morrison
Rachel is an experienced teacher of both Higher Level Irish and Spanish, and has worked in some of Dublin’s most highly-regarded schools. She graduated from UCD with a BA in International Modern Irish and Spanish and through her in-depth knowledge of languages, she provides her students with a deep understanding of linguistic concepts. She seeks to foster a love of languages in her students and employs an inclusive teaching style which builds their curiosity and confidence.
Rachel currently works for the State Examinations Commission as an examiner for the Higher Level Spanish oral and written exams. She provides her students with insights into the exam and assessment process, ensuring that they are well-equipped to achieve the best possible grades.
More Course Information
All areas of the examination are covered, with graded mock examinations throughout the year. Students will also receive free oral examinations. With the oral component now worth 40% of the marks available, all students are given a customized booklet, with answers tailored to their own situation. This is especially important for mature or repeat students, who are inevitably asked why they are going back to study the subject.
The following topics will be covered during the weekly grinds:
- Oral Exam Preparation
- Aiste
- Diospoireacht
- Sceal
- Oraid
- Grammar
- Comprehensions
- Filíocht
- Prós
- An Triail
- Filíocht Breise
- Cluastuiscint
