Barry Nolan
Communicaton Skills :
Digitally savvy in the use of audio visual aids and IT.
Awareness to cater for different learning styles
Empathetic, respectful and active listener
Conscious of the importance of developing my social and emotional intelligences
Promote the development of positive relationships
Collaborative Leadership Experience
Walking The Walk
Established and lead our school Professional Learning Community. I manage a team of eight teachers who are taking part in a Peer Observation of Teaching initiative. I lead the planning, design, implementation and evaluation of this CPD.This CPD complements the work of the JCT by supporting collaborative practices and focusing on key aspects of the Junior Cycle Framework such as formative assessment. It also promotes staff wellbeing through collaboration.
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Collaboratively produced our SIP on assessment
An avid hurler, I have been involved in teams all my life
Team Leader SSE assessment group
Personality
Passion for Junior Cycle- I have a deep understanding and respect for the importance of the student experience, and how this can influence each student’s journey through Junior Cycle and indeed their lives. Their Wellbeing is central to this
Promoter of formative assessment and a student centred approach in my own school for the development of Wellbeing
Dedicated to life long learning
Promoting student Wellbeing as a whole school concept- Fun Run
Authenticity
Relatabilty
What can I contribute to teacher Continuing Professional Development for the new Junior Cycle?
Design and Delivery of CPD
Experienced
Innovative designer of CPD- Constructivist Speed Dating!
Collaborative involvement in whole school CPD design for JCT via critical friends sessions
Willingness and curiosity to carry out research into and to share new pedagogical methodologies with colleagues.
Experienced in data collection , analysis and presentation of findings via SSE, Thesis production and other academic opportunities
Facilaitor of Junior Cycle Whole School CPD since 2015