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Leaving Certificate Applied Overview

Leaving Certificate Applied Overview. What is the Leaving Certificate Applied?. It is a distinct, self-contained two-year Leaving Certificate programme aimed at preparing students for adult and working life.

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Leaving Certificate Applied Overview

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  1. Leaving Certificate AppliedOverview

  2. What is the Leaving Certificate Applied? • It is a distinct, self-contained two-year Leaving Certificate programme aimed at preparing students for adult and working life. • It emphasises forms of achievement and excellence which the established Leaving Certificate has not recognised in the past.

  3. Who would benefit most? • Students who are not adequately catered for by other Leaving Certificate programmes • Students who choose not to opt for those programmes

  4. Rationale • Prepares students for adult and working life. • Recognises talents of all pupils. • Promotes communication and decision making skills. • Applies knowledge and skills to the solution of real problems

  5. Leaving Certificate Applied and the Local Community Learning in Leaving Certificate Applied involves students in many out-of-school activities including: • Work Experience • Enterprise • Visits outside school • Investigations in the community • Working with community groups • Outings e.g. outdoor education etc. • Interviews • Surveys • Visitors etc.

  6. Leaving Certificate Applied In-School Learning Experiences Learning in Leaving Certificate Applied involves students in new and different learning experiences in school including: • Group work/Discussion • Brainstorming • Oral Presentations • Visitor to the classroom • Role Play • Questionnaires/Surveys/Displays/Exhibitions

  7. FREEDOM RESPONSIBILTY LEAVING CERTIFICATE APPLIED STUDENTS To engage in a different and new range of learning experiences both in and out of school To take personal responsibility for their learning and to approach all activities in a mature, responsible fashion

  8. Assessment 3 Modes Satisfactory completion of modules 62 credits (31%) 7 Student Tasks 70 credits (35%) Final Examinations 68 credits (34%) Total 200 credits (100%)

  9. Leaving Certificate Applied Qualification Certificate awarded at three levels: Pass 60-69 % (120 - 139 credits) Merit 70-84 % (140 - 169 credits) Distinction 85-100 % (170 - 200 credits)

  10. Opening up New Options The Leaving Certificate Applied Route Map • Leaving • Certificate • Applied • Vocational Preparation • Vocational Education • Vocational Education Further Education Post Leaving Certificate Course Further & Higher Education Careers FAS Apprenticeships

  11. TRANSITIONYEAROverview

  12. Rationale • Transition Year is a one year school based programme between Junior and Senior Cycle . It is designed to act as a bridge between the two by facilitating the smooth transition from the more dependant learning of the Junior Cycle to the more independent self-directed learning required for the Senior Cycle.

  13. Challenges Facing Young People • Third Level : • High drop out rate /dependencyculture • Age profile/maturity • Leaving homeskills • Self management skills • Time management skills • Study skills –independent self-directed • Group /Project work /Research skills • I.C.T. skills

  14. Challenges Facing Young People • Adult and Working life : • Self esteem/awareness / assertiveness • Relationships • Teamwork • Maturity /critical judgement • Careers / Work experience /Work simulation • Interviews –C.V. , Portfolios • Technical skills • I.C.T. skills /E.C.D.L • Health Education • Certification – Dept.of Ed./ School /Agencies.

  15. NCCA LONGITUDINAL STUDY • RESULTS OF STUDENTS WHO SAT LCE IN ‘96 COMPARED WITH THOSE OF ‘97 • MEAN CAO POINTS VERY SIMILAR FOR WHOLE COHORT • TY STUDENTS DO BETTER BY AN AVERAGE OF 26 POINTS • REPEAT STUDENTS ONLY GAIN BY AN AVERAGE OF 5 POINTS • TY CANDIDATES MORE LIKELY TO BE ‘EDUCATIONALLY ADVENTUROUS’

  16. AIMS Education for MATURITY with emphasis on social awareness & increased social competence Promotion of general, technical and academic SKILLS with an emphasis on interdisciplinary and self-directed learning Education through experience of ADULT & WORKING LIFE as a basis for personal development & maturity

  17. Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences Theory in T.Y. • Bodily-Kinesthetic –Sport, Body Language, Craft, Drama, Touch • Logical/ Mathematical – Maths, Science, Debating, Analysis • Linguistic – Languages, Oral Presentations, Writing , Poetry , Novels • Visual/Spatial – Graphics, Maps, Design, Art, 3-D imagery, Collage • Musical – Musical, Learn/play instrument, Write Lyrics, Languages • Interpersonal – Teamwork, Group projects, Lead, Mediate , Share • Intrapersonal- Reflection, Individual goals , Self directed learning • Naturalist – Environment, flora, fauna, animals, collections, series.

  18. TY IS SCHOOL BASED • STUDENT FOCUSED • TEACHERS’ EXPERTISE IS USED • INDIVIDUAL SYLLABII WRITTEN • VARIED TEACHING & LEARNING • VARIED ASSESSMENT • SCHOOL-BASED CERTIFICATION • DEPARTMENT SUPPORT/ CERTIFICATION • INSPECTORATE MONITOR

  19. Transition Year: A “DOSS” YEAR???

  20. PEELING THE LAYERS OF A TY PROGRAMME • 1. CALENDAR LAYER • 2.TRANSITION SPECIFIC LAYER • 3. ‘CORE’ SUBJECT LAYER

  21. CALENDAR LAYER • WORK EXPERIENCE PLACEMENTS • VISITING SPEAKERS • OUTDOOR PURSUITS • EXCURSIONS • FIELD TRIPS • COMMUNITY CARE • SCHOOL MUSICAL……..

  22. Guest Speakers • Disability Ireland • MSPCA • Erasmus • Clogher don Óige talk and Retreat • Volunteer Bureau • Rotary Interview Skills • Gaisce • Youth Connect • Knowing me, knowing you • Alcohol Awareness…….

  23. TRANSITION SPECIFIC LAYER • Minicompany and KEY programme • TY modules • Mock Trials / Law Day • Driving Lessons (Car/Tractor) • Plays in English and French • John Paul II and Gaisce • EYP / ComhairlenanÓg • Ceílí • Rotary competitions • Peer Education • Sports • Chinese Language and Culture lessons • First Aid……...

  24. TY MODULES • GAELIC GAMES • ENTERPRISE • JOURNALISM AND MEDIA • EUROPEAN STUDIES

  25. TY MODULES • ART • POTTERY • DIY • SCRATCH COMPUTER PROGRAMMING • IRISH HERITAGE STUDIES • WOODCRAFT • POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH • SELF DEFENCE • MONEY MANAGEMENT • STAYING ALIVE ..........

  26. CORE SUBJECT LAYER • ENGLISH • IRISH • MATHS • LEAVING CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION SUBJECTS

  27. BALANCE IN THE T.Y. CURRICULUM • TRADITIONAL SUBJECTS NEW MODULES • Didactic Teaching Methods Active Teaching Methods • ACADEMIC SKILLS SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING • Class based learning Out of school activities • BASIC STUDY HABITS THE CAPACITY TO WORK IN GROUPS

  28. ASSESSMENT ‘Assessment should be an integral part of the learning process in Transition Year not separate from it’ (D.E.S.Guidelines) • Portfolio assessment • Oral /Aural assessment • Project work • Self-assessment • Peer-assessment • Written /Practical Class test • Skills assessment.

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