In this webinar Aislinn will provide insight into the role of phonological awareness, phonemic awareness and phonics in múineadh na Gaeilge. The webinar will explore a suggested approach for classrooms in T1 schools but also the importance of its inclusion in T2 schools. Classroom activities and available resources will also be discussed. There will be opportunity for Q+A at the end to discuss all things feasacht fóineolaíoch, fóinéimí agus fónaic. Suitable for teachers of junior classes.

Bio of Presenter: Aislinn Nic Phaidin

Aislinn Nic Pháidín is a primary school teacher, teaching in Gaelscoil Átha Í, Co. Kildare for the past six years. Aislinn is very enthusiastic about the Irish language, but has recognised the lack of resources and supports for both parents and teachers when it comes to ‘múineadh na Gaeilge’. As schools began to close earlier this year, Aislinn immediately identified the challenge of supporting Irish at home. Her love for the language, and enthusiasm to provide children with fun, attractive and purposeful learning opportunities as Gaeilge, led to the creation of Scéalta le Spraoi. She runs this social media initiative across Facebook, Instagram and Youtube in an attempt to bridge the gap and make the language more accessible and child-friendly.