Conferences > Conference 2011

PPMTA 15th Annual National Conference will take place in Croke Park Conference Centre, Dublin from the 21st - 23rd October 2011

CONFERENCE SIGN UP HAS NOW CLOSED
 
The conference fee is €99 for the weekend. This price includes tea/coffee throughout the weekend, lunch on saturday, conference banquet on saturday night and attendance at all workshops and presentations plus the chance to engage in our Trades Exhibition and Research Poster Presentations.
Our inspirational keynote speaker will be Marc Jaffrey from UK (Manifesto UK, Music Education A Burning Platform).

The Programme will include the following:

Teaching strategies for Junior and Leaving Certificate Melody Writing
Colin Durrant Choral Workshop
Musicals and the Role of the Musical Director / Producer
Teaching Irish Music in the classroom
Gerald Barry Set Work
New Junior Certificate Report
GCSE Curriculum and Resources

I am delighted to report that the PPMTA has formed a partnership with the Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST).
For any of you who missed out on any part of the trilogy this will be your chance to participate as the three workshops will be repeated for the last time.
All three workshops will run concurrently so you will be able to choose one that you may have missed or alternatively revisit one that you enjoyed and benefited from.
The Creative Use of ICT in the Classroom
The Creative Use of Singing in the Classroom
The Creative Use of Composition in the Classroom
Finally, our conference staples will also take place, i.e., Junior and Leaving Certificate Exam reviews, Returning/Existing and Newly Qualified Teachers' Forum, Lightbulb Moments (including all previous years lightbulbs!!!) and Annual General meeting and Elections. 

If any of you are participating in courses of study and interested in getting involved in our Research Posters Corner, let your supervisor know and please email ethel.glancy@gmail.com

Accommodation has been organised with the four star Croke Park Hotel.
Prices are as follows: 
B&B per night:     Double €65 pps, Single €90
2 nights B&B plus one dinner:       Double €145 pps and Single €210
You will need to book directly with the hotel. A limited number of 50 rooms has been block-booked for all delegates at this special conference rate until SEPTEMBER 16th. After this date the normal room rate will apply.
 
A letter to your principal and Application form are on their way to your school.
Looking forward to an exciting and valuable weekend.