national team meeting 16 th june 2011 - paddy keays
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National Team Meeting 16th June 2011 - Paddy Keays
Exploring EnterpriseA teaching and learning resource for the
LCVP classroom
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The DVD•Explore the concept of entrepreneurship•Reinforce aspects of the curriculum with excellent ‘real life’ examples•Provide a springboard for discussion around entrepreneurship in the classroom
Resource Book•Student worksheets for use with the DVD•Practical suggestions for follow up activities including visits in from entrepreneurs, visits out to local enterprises •Relevant materials and worksheets for a range of follow up activities•Comprehensive resources for students engaging in enterprise activities including mini company
Programme Enterprise Details
Transition Year Get up and GoStudent Enterprise Awards
Established Leaving Certificate
Business, Accounting & Economics
Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme
Enterprise Education Link Module
Leaving Certificate Applied
Enterprise Modules
Linking the resource to the Classroom
Enterprise Education
PurposeThe Link Module, Enterprise Education, encourages students to identify enterprising skills, profile an entrepreneur, investigate business and community enterprises and set up their own enterprise projects as vehicles of learning.
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Link Module II Enterprise Education
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Unit 1 – Enterprise SkillsUnit 2 – Local Business EnterprisesUnit 3 – Local Voluntary Organisations/Community EnterprisesUnit 4 – An Enterprise Activity
Typical LCVP Activities
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Case studiesInvited Visitors to the ClassroomConducting out-of-school VisitsWorking in teamsOrganising enterprise activitiesActively preparing for workExperiencing the world of workUsing information and communications technologyMaking presentations
Exploring EnterpriseDVD as a teaching and learning tool in the
classroom
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Meet the Entrepreneurs
Skills and Qualities
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Link Module II – Unit 1, SLO 1.1:
Describe the qualities and skills of enterprising people
(see pages 27-29 of resource also)
Teamwork
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Link Module II – Unit 1, SLO 1.6:
Appreciate the value of teamwork in generating ideas, assessing risks, solving problems and completing tasks
Enterprise Start ups
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Link Module II – Unit 2, SLO 2.2:
Understand how an enterprise starts up and what support/training is available
SWOT/SCOT Analysis
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Link Module II – Unit 2, SLO 2.6:
Carry out a SWOT analysis of a business
Single European Market
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Link Module II – Unit 2, SLO 2.11:
Describe the impact of the Single European Market on a specific enterprise
ICT
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Link Module II – Unit 2, SLO 2.12:
Describe and evaluate the use of information and communication technologies(ICT) in a business enterprise
Market Research
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Link Module II – Unit 4, SLO 4.7:
Understand the practical importance of market research and the marketing mix
Promotion
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Link Module II – Unit 4, SLO 4.8:
Be aware of the concepts of publicity and promotion
Health and Safety
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Link Module I – Unit 1, SLO 1.11:
Understand current Health and Safety regulations in the workplace
De-briefing after each DVD Clip
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Pages 20-26
Exploring EnterpriseLCVP Visit In/Visit Out
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Active Learning
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Step 1:Plan (set goals & prepare)Step 2:Experience (the activity itself)Step 3: De-Brief (reflect on the experience)Step 4: Evaluate (analyse, draw conclusions)Step 5: Record (complete a diary/report/project)
Sourcing Visits In/Visits Out
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Appendix 1 Contact Details for your local
Enterprise Board
orwww.enterpriseboards.ie
http://www.studententerprise.ie/teacher-homepage.html
A Visitor to the Classroom•Checklist for a Visit In Page 40•Confirmation of Visit In Letter Page 41•Letter of Thanks – Visit In Page 42•Student Visit Preparation Pages 49 – 52•Question Bank Pages 53 – 55•Student Evaluation of Visit Pages 56 – 57•Teacher Evaluation of Visit Pages 58 – 60•Entrepreneur Evaluation of Visit Pages 61 – 62•Contact Details Enterprise Boards Appendix 1
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A Visit Out•Checklist for a Visit Out Page 40•Confirmation of Visit Out Letter Page 43•Guidelines for Visit Out Pages 44 – 46•Parent Permission Letter Page 47•Letter of Thanks – Visit Out Page 48•Student Visit Preparation Pages 49 – 52•Question Bank Pages 53 – 55•Student Evaluation of Visit Pages 56 – 57•Teacher Evaluation of Visit Pages 58 – 60•Entrepreneur Evaluation of Visit Pages 61 – 62•Contact Details Enterprise Boards Appendix 1
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Evaluation
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In order to ensure a meaningful learning experience it is essential that students reflect,
debrief and evaluate immediately after the activity.
Ensure to evaluate individually and then opened up to a group discussion.
Evaluation of Links
Students Pages 56-57
Link Partner EvaluationPages 61 -
62
Teachers Pages 58 -
60
Visit in/Visit Out
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Exploring EnterpriseICT in the classroom
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Website Details
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www.adrenalin.iewww.fuschia.iewww.grouselodge.comwww.real-event.iewww.moderntimberhomes.ie www.europus.ie www.pdst.ie
Exploring EnterpriseThe Enterprise Activity
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Getting StartedGames/Activities for Students
•What sort of Business Person are you? Pages 76 - 77•Are you a Risk Taker? Pages 78 - 79•Waste Paper Basket Game Pages 80 – 81•Thinking Outside the Box Page 86
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Link Modules AssessmentPortfolio of Coursework Core Items
• CV• Career Investigation• Enterprise/Action Plan• Summary Report
Options - any two from:-• Diary of Work Experience• Enterprise Report• Recorded Interview/Presentation• Report on “My Own Place”
Link Modules AssessmentWritten Examination
• Section A - Audio VisualVideo sequence of an enterprise
• Section B - Case StudyReceived 4 weeks in advance
• Section C - General QuestionsChoice of 4 questions from 6
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Enterprise/Action Plan
Core Item• 300 – 600 words• Written in the future tense
(except ‘Analysis of Research’ in the past)
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Pages 58 & 59 Page 49
Page 5 & 6
Summary Report
Core Item• 300 – 600 words• Simple language• No appendices required• Summary document –
beginning, middle and end
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Pages 47 & 48 Page 49
Page 8
Recorded Interview/Presentation
Optional Item• 3 – 5 minutes
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Pages 119 & 120 Page 50
Page 16
Report on ‘My Own Place’
• Optional Item• Word processed• 1000 – 1500 words• Number pages• Headings and subheadings
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Pages 121, 122 & 123 Page 53
Page 14 & 16
Enterprise Report
Optional Item• Word processed• 1000 – 1500 words• Number pages• Headings and subheadings • Team Activity
Page 12 &13
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Pages 93, 94 & 95 Page 50
Contact Details
Caroline McHaleNational Co-ordinator for Business and Enterprise087 [email protected] [email protected]
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