SP25-23 Active Classrooms, Active Minds: Elevating Leaving Cert Teaching - PP Leaving Cert Teachers

DATE:      THURSDAY, 9TH JANUARY 2025
TIME:       7.00PM - 8.00PM
VENUE:  ONLINE VIA ZOOM

TARGET AUDIENCE: POST PRIMARY LEAVING CERTIFICATE TEACHERS - ALL SUBJECT AREAS

In this webinar, Cheyenne will give an insight into her LC Biology classroom and the methodologies she uses to engage students and further develop students understanding of the topic, with an active approach. Cheyenne will provide examples of methodologies and show where and how they can be used effectively in the classroom and as a study resource. Also included will be methods for 6th year notetaking using Cornwell’s technique and a way to incorporate revision during 6th year.

This webinar will cover:

• Active Methodologies in the LC Classroom
• Note making using Cornwell’s technique
• Assignment based revision for 6th years

Bio of Presenter: Cheyenne O Brien

Cheyenne completed a BSc in Science with Education and then a PME, both in Maynooth University. Cheyenne received a sports scholarship from Maynooth University for the duration of her time studying there playing camogie. Cheyenne primarily teaches Science and Biology but also teaches SPHE, CSPE and LCA Science as well. Cheyenne runs the account That_Science_Teacher, where she promotes what she is doing in the classroom and any ideas she is using in the classroom to make her subjects more engaging. Cheyenne has a passion for sport, art and the environment, which she tries to express in her teaching methodologies. Incorporates creativity, collaboration, critical thinking and communication in her classroom.