leaving cert applied overview for parents - coláiste na toirbhirte
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Leaving Certificate Applied
- A Different Way
What is the Leaving Certificate Applied?
o It is a distinct, self-contained two-year Leaving Certificate programme aimed at preparing learners for adult and working life
o It emphasises forms of achievement and excellence which the established Leaving Certificate has not recognised in the past
o It offers learners specific opportunity to prepare for and progress to further education and training
Rationale
o Prepares learners for the demanding transition to adult and working life
o Recognises talents of all learners - programme responsive to aptitudes, abilities, needs and interests
o Provides opportunity to develop in terms of responsibility, self esteem and self knowledge
o Develops communication and decision making skillso Helps learners achieve a more independent and enterprising
approach to learning and to life
Key Underlying Principleso Student centred curriculum
o Personal and social development
o Integration across the curriculum
o Team work
o Active teaching/learning methodologies
o Reflection
o Links with the community
Students Assessment
o Continuous Assessment
Attendance – 90%
o Key Assignments – Samples of work to be completed by each student. (Credits 1-2)
o Tasks – Reports written by Students on an Investigation of an Issue or Product (10 Credits)
o Final Examinations – Written Exams Issued by the Dept. of Education to be completed by LCA Students in years 1 & 2
Leaving Certificate Applied At
Cólaiste Na Toirbhirte
Subjectso English & Communicationso Mathematical Applicationso Irish o Spanisho Scienceo Social Education/ Social Healtho Dramao Vocational Preparation & Work Experienceo Childcareo Information and Communications Technologyo Leisure and Recreation Studieso Craft& Designo Guidanceo Hotel, Catering & Tourismo Religious Education
Hotel, Catering & Tourism
Leisure and Recreation
English and Communications&
Drama
Halloween Fun Day
Vocational Preparation &
Guidance