During these uncertain times we all need assistance with our route back to the classroom. Considerations such as social distancing, hand washing, mandatory mask wearing and restricted group work for students are elements for consideration in the new normal. Further difficulties arise if you’re a teacher of a practical subject where working in pairs or groups is generally the norm.
World Health Organisation (WHO) Guidance and the Return to Work Safely Protocol highlights that students and teachers must demonstrate good hand hygiene, cleaning and good respiratory practices for their safety and the safety of others. In line with the 2-meter social distancing measure, many educational institutions have outlined difficulties implementing these measures. It will be challenging to maintain physical distances between students throughout the school day. Furthermore, challenges arise when one considers the student / SNA relationship within the school. If these distance measures are enforced, all students may not be able to return to school on a full time basis.
The Leinster School of Music and Drama at Griffith College is offering a free upcoming workshop to provide teachers with the tools to return to the ‘new normal’ safely and efficiently. The workshop will be hosted by Suzanne Binley, Programme Director Higher Diploma in Drama Education and graduate of said programme, Niambh Doolan. It will provide teachers with practical advice for the new term.
This zoom workshop will take place on Monday 24th August at 11.00 a.m to 1.00 p.m.
The workshop will be facilitated by The Leinster School of Music and Drama at Griffith College. To register a place for the Monday 24th event, contact leinster.school@griffith.ie
