Training from Fèisean nan Gàidheal
Fèisean nan Gàidheal supports a training plan for staff, tutors, organisers and volunteers. This plan, consisting of a range of one or two day courses, or longer courses provided by external agencies for which financial assistance is available, encourages continuing professional development and assists the professionalisation of a largely voluntary workforce throughout its membership. Fèisean nan Gàidheal employs a Training Development Officer whose time is divided between FnG and the Traditional Music Tutor Training Network.
Fèis Trèanaidh 2010
Organisers' Training Weekend
13/14 March 2010. Ben Wyvis Hotel, Strathpeffer.
Download feis-broch2010.pdf to the right.
Fèis Tutor Training : Ìre 1 & 2
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig 20/21 February 2010
Workshops
As part of its continued commitment to developing skills within the Fèis movement, Fèisean nan Gàidheal will be holding a Tutor Training Weekend on the above dates. These weekends will concentrate on the basic requirements for tutoring - Level 1, and more advanced teaching techniques in Level 2.
Any participant who has a reasonable competence in music, song or dance is welcome to attend this course, although the focus of the weekend will be teaching Gaelic music in a Fèis context. However, you must be over the age of 16 to take part. If you are under 18, you will require the permission of a parent/guardian to attend.
Level 1 will focus on the basics of teaching at your first Fèis, including the importance of Gaelic at a Fèis, careful prior preparation, groupwork and an introduction to child protection.
Level 2 will focus on more specific issues encountered by tutors, such as dealing with difficult pupils, teaching resources and a child protection question and answer session.
Level 3 (in preparation) Those who have completed Level 2 are eligible and the course will focus on more advanced teaching techniques and teaching strategies for various situations. This level will be available at the 2011 session.
Programme Details
Programme leaders will be Andy Thorburn and Valerie Bryan, both of whom have a wealth of experience in teaching traditional music and song in the formal classroom setting and within the Fèis movement. An Introduction to Child Protection will be led by an experienced tutor in that field.
The course will begin at 10.30 am on the Saturday with registration, and go through to 3.30/4pm on the afternoon of the Sunday. The fee for the weekend, which includes all training, accommodation on the Saturday night and lunch, dinner and refreshments) is £60, accommodation being provided. All application forms should be returned with full payment to secure your place (subject to availability). Cheques should be made payable to Fèisean nan Gàidheal. Concessions may be available on application
Places will be limited so apply now to avoid disappointment. Applications must be returned with full payment enclosed to Iona MacDonald, Fèisean nan Gàidheal, Meall House, Portree, Isle of Skye, IV51 9BZ. Further details can be obtained from Iona on 01478 614001, or by e-mail iona@fèisean.org. Booking form and information can be downloaded by clicking on "Bileag Feb 2010" to the right.
