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One easy way of creating a welcoming and positive learning environment is by displaying posters such as this in the classroom. This is an example from a school I work in as a substitute teacher and something I would like to replicate in my own classroom.

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Creating a positive learning environment in the classroom

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Creating a positive learning environment in the classroom

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Giving students the opportunity to use the language outside of the classroom

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Giving students the opportunity to use the language outside of the classroom

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Gael Linn debating competition: Díospóireachtaí Uí Chadhain Competition | Gael Linn

Films for schools in the target language at the Irish Film Institute: Irish Film Institute -Schools

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Bunaíodh Gael Linn i 1953 ar mhaithe le fiontair úra a chur chun cinn chun leasa na Gaeilge. Cliceáil Anseo!

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Tusla has worked with the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth and the HSE to develop a universal e-learning programme called 'Introduction to Children First'. The programme has been written to support people of all backgrounds and experience in recognising concerns about children and reporting such concerns if they arise.

The programme takes approximately 1.5 hours to complete but it can be done in a number of sittings. The programme will allow you to log back in and resume where you left off. It covers topics including:

Recognising and reporting child abuse;

The role of mandated persons;

The responsibilities of organisations working with children to safeguard children;

The role of designated liaison persons.

You will need to create an account using an email address to log in and complete the progamme. This allows you to complete the training gradually over time. Once you have created your account, launch 'An Introduction to Children First'. When you have completed the programme, you will receive a certificate of completion directly to your email address.

Introduction to Children First E-Learning Programme
Access to Children First E-Learning Programme

Email support@hseland.ie for matters relating to accessing accounts or certification issues.

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Children First E-Learning ProgrammeTusla - Child and Family Agency

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The Child and Family Agency was established on 1st January 2014 and is now the dedicated State agency responsible for improving wellbeing and outcomes for children.

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References

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CAST. (2024). About Universal Design for Learning. CAST. https://www.cast.org/impact/universal-design-for-learning-udl

Gibb, N. (2015, July 9). The purpose of education. GOV.UK; Department of education. https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/the-purpose-of-education

Krapohl, E., Rimfeld, K., Shakeshaft, N. G., Trzaskowski, M., McMillan, A., Pingault, J.-B., Asbury, K., Harlaar, N., Kovas, Y., Dale, P. S., & Plomin, R. (2014). The high heritability of educational achievement reflects many genetically influenced traits, not just intelligence. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 111(42), 15273–15278. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1408777111

Mcleod, S. (2024, August 9). Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory of Cognitive Development. Simply Psychology. https://www.simplypsychology.org/vygotsky.html

Prieur, J. (2022, March 11). 13 Ways to Create a Positive Learning Environment in Your Classroom. Prodigy. https://www.prodigygame.com/main-en/blog/positive-learning-environment/

Robinson, S. K., & Robinson, K. (2022). What Is Education For? Edutopia. https://www.edutopia.org/article/what-education

Thomas, M. (2018, July 13). The nature and nurture of education. Centre for Educational Neuroscience. https://www.educationalneuroscience.org.uk/2018/07/13/the-nature-and-nurture-of-education/

Tusla. (2015). Children First E-Learning ProgrammeTusla - Child and Family Agency. Tusla.ie. https://www.tusla.ie/children-first/children-first-e-learning-programme/