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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.

Advance date for Fèis Trèanaidh 2009 - (Organisers' Training Weekend) - 14/15 March 2009.  Ben Wyvis Hotel, Strathpeffer.

 Fèis Tutor Training : Ìre 1 & 2

Cromarty Centre - 9/10 August 2008

Sabhal Mòr Ostaig - 21/22 February 2009

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.  Level 1 and 2 will be available at the Sabhal Mòr Ostaig weekend, Level 1 only will be taught at the Cromarty location.

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 focuses on more specific issues encountered by tutors, such as dealing with difficult pupils, teaching resources and a child protection question and answer 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 "Training 2008" to the right.