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.

• It emphasises forms of achievement and excellence which the established Leaving Certificate has not recognised in the past.

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

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

CURRICULUMVocational Preparation

Vocational Preparation & Guidance

English & Communications

Vocational Education

Mathematical Applications

Vocational Specialisms

Information Communication Technology

General Education

Arts EducationSocial EducationLanguagesLeisure & RecreationReligious EducationScience

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.

Leaving Certificate Applied In-School Learning Experiences

Learning in Leaving Certificate Applied involvesstudents 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

FREEDOM LEAVING CERTIFICATE

APPLIED STUDENTS

RESPONSIBILTY

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

Assessment3 ModesSatisfactory completion of modules 62 credits (31%)

7 Student Tasks 70 credits (35%)

Final Examinations 68 credits (34%)

Total 200 credits (100%)

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)

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

FAS

Apprenticeships

Further & Higher

Education

Careers

TRANSITION YEAROverview

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.

Challenges Facing Young People

Third Level :• High drop out rate /dependency culture• Age profile/maturity• Leaving home skills• Self management skills • Time management skills • Study skills –independent self-directed • Group /Project work /Research skills • I.C.T. skills

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.

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’

Education forMATURITYwith emphasis on social awareness& increased social competence

Education throughexperience of ADULT & WORKING LIFEas a basis for personaldevelopment & maturity

Promotion of general,technical and academicSKILLS with an emphasis on interdisciplinary and self-directed learning

AIMS

• 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.

Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences Theory in T.Y.

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

PEELING THE LAYERS OF A TY PROGRAMME

• 1. CALENDAR LAYER

• 2.TRANSITION SPECIFIC LAYER

• 3. ‘CORE’ SUBJECT LAYER

CALENDAR LAYER

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

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…….

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 / Comhairle na nÓg• Ceílí • Rotary competitions• Peer Education• Sports• Chinese Language and Culture lessons• First Aid……...

TY MODULES

• GAELIC GAMES• ENTERPRISE• JOURNALISM AND MEDIA• EUROPEAN STUDIES

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

CORE SUBJECT LAYER

• ENGLISH • IRISH• MATHS

• LEAVING CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION SUBJECTS

• 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

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.