Postgraduate Diploma (Professional Educational Studies
[School Planning])

The PDPES (School Planning) is a partnership project between the School Development Planning Initiative and NUI Galway, with the support of the Department of Education and Science. The Diploma is open to all practicing teachers in schools, colleges of further education and other similar educational organisations. The Diploma aims to develop and enhance skills relevant to school planning, policy development and change processes within schools.

 

The Diploma course is part-time and is delivered over one academic year in Education Centres throughout the country. The training workshops and teaching sessions are facilitated by a team of experienced SDP facilitators under the leadership of a National Co-ordinator and an independent Academic Advisor for the course. The course comprises four modules, namely: The Context of School Planning, The Planning Process, Facilitation Skills and Practical Experience.

The Course Programme is delivered over 6 weekends and a five day summer school. Under the guidance of the Academic Director, Dr David Tuohy, members of the SDPI team facilitate the sessions in Regional Education Centres and the sessions during the Summer School are led by the Academic.