Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 October 2017
90. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of art teachers who have attended meetings and training for the new junior cycle visual art course; the number of teachers still in need of the training; and his plans to ensure all teachers have completed this training. [44350/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraJunior Cycle for Teachers (JCT) is the Department service supporting schools in their implementation of the Framework for Junior Cycle through the provision of appropriate high quality continuing professional development (CPD) for school leaders and teachers, and the provision of effective teaching and learning resources.
All schools have been asked to register their teachers with JCT in order to facilitate the delivery of Junior Cycle CPD. In the case of visual art, 1,347 teachers have now registered and 424 have to date attended a CPD workshop for visual art. It is intended that all teachers of Junior Cycle Visual Art will receive a full day facilitated subject workshop in 2017/18. Art teachers will also be supported by ongoing online resources and live webinars.
