Mike Hughes and Graham Powell Workshops 2022/20223
Magenta Principles – Mike Hughes
The Magenta Principles is an umbrella phrase that refers to a philosophy and an approach to teaching based upon the premise that learning should be both exciting and engaging.
More specifically the phrase represents a pedagogy underpinned by a belief that:
- Learning is a consequence of thinking … therefore our job is to get them to think
- Language is central to thinking … therefore our job is to get them to talk
- Learning is an active process … therefore our job is to get them doing
While we talk about Magenta Principals, in reality there is only one principle – In order to make sense of information that comes their way, students are required to do something to or with it.
Level 1 – Newcomers
Series of 3 workshops in a choice of 3 locations
| Workshop 1 | Workshop 2 | Workshop 3 | |
| Galway (Clayton Hotel) | Tue 20 Sep | Mon 28 Nov | Mon 16 Jan |
| Kilkenny (Hotel Kilkenny) | Wed 21 Sep | Tue 29 Nov | Tue 17 Jan |
| Dublin (Killiney Castle Hotel) | Thu 22 Sep | Thu 1 Dec | Thu 19 Jan |
This workshop is aimed primarily at classroom teachers but it will also be of interest to school leaders who wish to familiarise themselves with what Magenta Principles can offer their school.
Schools can register up to 4 participants. We require the same participants to attend all 3 workshops (since workshop 2 builds on workshop 1 etc.).
A per-school registration fee for the programme is €650.
Level 2 – Returners
1 workshop, with choice of date, one location (Dublin)
| Dublin (Killiney Castle Hotel) | Wed 30 Nov | or | Wed 18 Jan |
Participants must have previously completed a Level 1 (Newcomers) programme.
A per-participant registration fee for the workshop is €70.
Important Information
- Workshops run from 9:00am to 1:30pm, followed by light lunch.
- If face-to-face workshops cannot take place, they will be offered online via zoom.
- We might need to limit participant numbers, depending on venue capacity and health regulations.
- Places will be allocated on a first come basis.
- We strongly recommend that each participant has a copy of the Irish Magenta Principles/Na Prionsabail Maigeanta to support their understanding and learning throughout the programme.
- Books cost €30 each (plus €10 PP). For 4 or more, books cost €25 each (plus €15 P&P). For 10 or more, books cost €20 each (plus €20 P&P). Orders should be emailed to info@napd.ie.
Registration can be made by Principals or Deputy Principals. Any questions? Contact Barry O’Callaghan at leading4learning@napd.ie
Graham Powell Workshops 2022 2023
The Learning Power Approach – Graham Powell
The Learning Power Approach (LPA) uses a distillation of international research into how young people learn based on the exemplary practice of many teachers working in a variety of contexts across the age and ability range.
The focus of LPA lies in the development of those learning habits that all young people need in school and will need in their lives beyond compulsory education. These proven approaches assure student motivation and high levels of achievement.
Level 1 – Newcomers
1 workshop
| Portlaoise (Midlands Park Hotel) | Thu 6 October |
This workshop is aimed primarily at classroom teachers but it will also be of interest to school leaders who wish to familiarise themselves with what the Learning Power Approach can offer their school.
Schools can register up to 2 participants. A per-participant registration fee for the workshop is €70.
Based on the level of interest, further workshops may be offered.
Level 2 – Returners
1 workshop
| Portlaoise (Midlands Park Hotel) | Wed 5 October |
Participants must have previously completed a Level 1 (Newcomers) programme or be leaders of schools whose teachers previously participated.
A per-participant registration fee for the workshop is €70.
Based on the level of interest, further workshops may be offered.
Becoming a Leader of Learning in your School using The Learning Power Approach
1 workshop
| Portlaoise (Midlands Park Hotel) | Thu 17 November |
This workshop is aimed at Principals, Deputies and Senior staff with responsibility for leading Learning & Teaching.
Graham will present this workshop alongside Armando Di-Finizio, author of A Head full of Ethos (Crown House, 2022). Armando has been Principal of three inner-city UK schools which all focused on a Learning Powered Approach. Under his leadership these schools have benefitted from sustained improvement, excellent results and complimentary inspection reports.
Together with examples from Irish schools that have worked with him over the past decade, they will focus attention on the leadership and whole school implications and practicalities that ensure successful and sustainable implementation.
The workshop will also draw on Powering Up Your School (Crown House, 2020) which was co-authored by Graham.
Schools can register up to 2 participants. A per-participant registration fee for the workshop is €70.
Based on the level of interest, further workshops may be offered.
Important Information
- Workshops run from 9:00am to 1:30pm, followed by light lunch.
- If face-to-face workshops cannot take place, they will be offered online via zoom.
- We might need to limit participant numbers, depending on venue capacity and health regulations.
- Places will be allocated on a first come basis.
- Registration can be made by Principals or Deputy Principals.
- Any questions? Contact Barry O’Callaghan at leading4learning@napd.ie.