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The Science of Reading: A Brief Introduction

The Science of Reading: A Brief Introduction

When

27th April 2026

Time

7pm – 8pm

Zoom Online

Webinar format

Facilitator

Deirdre O’Toole (Playful Classroom)

Audience

Primary

 Overview
This workshop will introduce teachers to the Science of Reading and its implications for the classroom.

Learning Outcomes
Participants will explore research and evidence-based practices that underpin effective reading instruction in the junior classes and for older, struggling readers.
Through presentations and hands-on activities, participants will gain an understanding of the cognitive processes involved in learning to read.  

Target audience:  Junior Infants to 2nd Class and Special Education Teachers.

Facilitator bio: Deirdre O’Toole is a primary school teacher from Co. Meath. She has a keen interest in early literacy and is currently studying for her PhD in the area. She runs the Instagram page ‘Playful Classroom’ and the Facebook group, ‘Science of Reading Discussion for Irish Teachers’. Deirdre was the winner of the ‘Science of Reading Teacher of the Year 2023’ award by Nessy Learning.

Zoom Link:        https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DbxmMsVjRM6Zei5imkqvjw

This webinar is hosted by Donegal Education Support Centre. The information you provide when registering will be shared with the host centre and the centre through which you booked and can be used and shared by them in accordance with their Terms and Privacy Policy, which is available on their website.

Course Details

Course Date 27-04-2026 7:00 pm
Course End Date 27-04-2026 8:00 pm
Capacity Unlimited
Individual Price Free
Speaker Deirdre O'Toole
Number Hours 1
Location Online

Contact the Centre

Monaghan Education Centre,
Knockaconny,
Armagh Road,
Monaghan,
Co. Monaghan.

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