24TRA009 Language Development Through Aistear
Date: Thursday 18th January 2024
Time: 7 - 8 pm
Venue: Online via Zoom
Join us on a journey through key topics such as understanding Aistear, aligning language goals, and setting clear objectives within this playful framework. Discover the art of building vocabulary through engaging play-based activities and fostering effective communication skills.
Learn inclusive language strategies that cater to diverse learning needs and explore the transformative power of storytelling and narrative play in promoting language proficiency.
We'll delve into practical tips for assessing and monitoring language development progress during Aistear sessions and offer collaborative planning strategies with SNAs.
This webinar is your gateway to adapting Aistear activities for diverse learners, ensuring that language goals are met for every student. Led by experts in the field, this session is designed to equip you with practical tools and strategies for an enriched language learning experience during Aistear.
Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your teaching toolkit and transform your approach to integrating language goals in the lively and imaginative world of Aistear. Join us for an engaging and insightful session that will leave you inspired and ready to unlock the full potential of language development in your classroom!
Bio of Presenter: Alanna O Connor

Our speaker, Alanna O’Connor, a seasoned Speech and Language Therapist with expertise in working with young people speech, language, and communication difficulties and/or neurodiversities, will guide you through this 60-minute session. Whether you're an SNA, class teacher, or learning support teacher in primary schools (Junior Infants up to 6th Class), this webinar is tailored to equip you with practical insights and actionable strategies. Don't miss out – unlock the potential within your classrooms!"
Course Details
| Course Start Date / Time | 18-01-2024 7:00 pm |
| Course End Date / Time | 18-01-2024 8:00 pm |
| Cut off date | 18-01-2024 7:00 pm |
| Available place | 1000 |
| Fee | Free |
| Number Hours | 1 |
| Speaker | Alanna O Connor |
| Location | Online |