This section contains the professional learning materials and supporting resources used during Professional Learning Events for Junior Cycle Classics 2023/2024.
The materials and resources will further support individual and school-led professional development in the subject.
Overview of PLE: Enhancing Student Engagement with Ancient Figures, Developing Success Criteria and Digital Content in Junior Cycle Classics
The focus of this PLE is to explore how to enhance student engagement with ancient figures, develop success criteria and digital content in Junior Cycle Classics. Session 1 considers strategies to enhance student engagement with influential people from the ancient world and the role of audio and visual stimuli in the Classics Classroom. Session 2 explores the importance of developing learning intentions and success criteria in the classroom while having an opportunity to discuss learning from samples of student work. A hands-on approach is taken in session 3 with developing digital content using storytelling and digital technologies.
Enhancing Student Engagement with Influential Figures in the Classics Classroom
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Developing Learning Intentions and Success Criteria in the Classics Classroom
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Creation of digital content that can enhance and deepen student engagement in learning.
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Senior Cycle Classical Studies Collaboratives:
This collaborative aims to support teachers of Junior Cycle Classics and Senior Cycle Classical Studies on the topic of Roman spectacle and ancient Roman architecture. The collaborative material focuses on exploring the Colosseum’s architecture, the political purpose behind its construction, and the social significance of the building on ancient Roman society. Links to all relevant documents/material are available below. You can either access the material online, or download PDF versions of the documents.