Summer School 2019
All classes are free of charge!
Who can attend? All welcome!
The workshops are suitable for anyone interested.
Where? All classes take place at DCU in the Community, Shangan Road, Ballymun
How to enrol? Simply book places on one or more workshops!
8th July, Monday, 10.00 - 11.00: Learning and Development in Early ChildhoodThe session will centre around why early child matters, the impact of early learning and development on later life chances, and how to help young children's learning and development. Facilitator: Dr Geraldine French, DCU School of Language, Literacy and Early Childhood Education |
9th July, Tuesday, 10.00 - 11.00: Youthful Offending - An IntroductionPsychological factors in the explanation and understanding of youthful offending Facilitator: Dr Liz McLoughlin, DCU School of Nursing and Human Sciences |
10th July, 10.00 - 11.00: Recovery College - Working Towards Well-beingLearn about the unique, empowering and inclusive educational approach to mental health and well-being Facilitator: Martha Griffin, DCU School of Nursing and Human Sciences |
12th July, Friday,10.00 - 11.00: Creative Thinking and Writing SkillsBoost your creativity and creative writing skills during this pratical and fun workshop Facilitator: Joanna Ozarowska, Manager, DCU in the Community |
15th July, Monday, 14.00 - 15.00: Inclusion of Students with Autism in Higher EducationLearn about personal, academic and environmental supports for students on the autism spectrum Facilitator: Dr Mary Rose Sweeney, DCU School of Nursing and Human Sciences |
17th July, Wednesday, 10.00 - 11.00: Mind Your Mind! Keeping Your Mind Active as you AgeThe session will centr around brain health and the ways of keeping your mind active throughout the lifespan Facilitator: Dr Trudy Corrigan, DCU Institute of Education, School of Policy & Practice |
18th July, Thursday, 10.30 - 1.00: Mindfulness - An IntroductionIntroduction to, background and research supporting the mindfulness approach and its benefits Facilitator: Helena Ahern, Head of DCU Counselling and Personal Development Service |
19th July, Friday, 10.00 - 12.00: Public Speaking - Take the Terror Out of the Talk!Improve your confidence in public speaking and presentation skills Facilitator: Elaine Metcalfe, Adult Educator and Public Speaking Coach |
Drop in to our centre on Shangan Road, Ballymun or contact Gisela on 01 700 8800 or email, gisela.emanuel@dcu.ie
Please note that session will take place subject to minimum 8 participants
Download printable DCU in the Community Summer Programme 2019