Course Content
We provide training courses for a variety of disciplines. Please click on the listed disciplines below for more information.
Here is a complete list of courses available to the public (please click on link): 2016 Courses
Teacher Training Course Outline
The training course for Teachers and educational staff will cover the ImaginationGYM® Methodology and its practical application in mainstream classroom environments. Teachers will learn how to tailor its use for individual needs, small groups and special educational requirements. The training Course explains the theoretical background to the Methodology and offers participants practical advice and ideas for using ImaginationGYM® Programs.
Topics covered will include:
- ImaginationGYM® Methodology and Principles
- Educational & cognitive theory and best practices
- Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence Theory
- Vygotsky & The Zone of Proximal Development
- Flow theory
- Using ImaginationGYM® in educational settings
- Dealing with behavioural, emotional and learning difficulties
- Adult participation and involvement
- Creative & inclusive project ideas
- Lessons Plans for SPHE Curriculum
- Case histories
- Evaluation process
- Support information for parents and home usage
For more information, download our training course brochure for teachers.
The training course for Special Needs Assistants gives a detailed overview of the ImaginationGYM® Methodology and its practical application in educational environments. SNA’s will see how they can utilise the Methodology in their supporting role while working with the teacher in a classroom, small group or one-to-one setting. The Course offers participants practical advice and ideas for using ImaginationGYM® Programs.
Topics covered will include:
- ImaginationGYM® Methodology and Principles
- Educational & cognitive theory and best practices
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- Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence Theory
- Vygotsky & The Zone of Proximal Development
- Flow theory
- Using ImaginationGYM® in your role as an SNA
- Dealing with behavioural, emotional and learning difficulties
- Staff participation and involvement
- Creative project ideas
- Case histories
- Child observation techniques
For more information, download our training course brochure for SNA’s.
Parents Training Course Outline
We provide a range of training courses and information talks for parents which can be tailored to suit a particular parents group’s focus. upon request. Please contact us if you would like to discuss your local parent group’s requirements. For more information, download our training course brochure for parents.
Clinical Training Course Outline
We provide training courses to members of the clinical profession as well; e.g. kinesioligists, psychologists, speech and language therapists etc. We have a particular specialisation in providing workshop training to staff who work with Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Learning Difficulties. We also provide training for staff in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care.
