The University, in conjunction with the Education Centres in Ireland, offers a wide range of courses for recognised teachers and others with a professional interest in the field of education in the evenings, at weekends and in the summer. These non-credit bearing courses range in duration from two-hour evening seminars, to half day and full day programmes, and week-long courses.

The aims of these courses are to help teachers and educationalists to cope better with the challenge posed by rapid social change, to enhance their interpersonal skills, and to extend the range of their management and teaching techniques. The courses are multidisciplinary and are taught by specialists from relevant areas. There is an emphasis on active and participatory learning. Courses are usually suitable for both primary and post-primary teachers.

During 2012-13 courses may be offered in the areas of aggression studies, co-operative learning, positive behaviour management, leadership and management in education, special education needs, coaching and mentoring in education, and arts education. These courses may be offered at the University and in Education Centres both in Dublin and outside the greater Dublin area.

Details of courses available can be obtained from the Division of Continuing Professional Development, School of Education, room 3133, Arts Building, Trinity College, Dublin 2. Phone: 01 896 1290, email: cpdinfo@tcd.ie