parents information evening 1. introduced in 1973 aprox. 75% of all post primary schools 2010 –...
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THE TRANSITION YEAR PROGRAMME
Parents Information Evening
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BACKGROUND
INTRODUCED IN 1973
APROX. 75% OF ALL POST PRIMARY SCHOOLS 2010 – 53% of 15/16 yr olds Certified by the Dept. Of Education
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WHAT IS TRANSITION YEAR?
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 Junior to Senior Cycle
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AIMS
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Experience of & Preparation for
ADULT & WORKING
LIFE
Education for
MATURITY
General, Technical
& Academic
SKILLS
Focus - Careers
Guidance Module
DATS Testing Pathfinder Rothwell Miller Research on Qualifax.ie / Careers portal
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NCCA STUDY
Longitudinal Study RESULTS OF STUDENTS WHO SAT LC IN ‘96
COMPARED WITH THOSE OF ’97 TY STUDENTS DO BETTER BY AN AVERAGE OF 26
POINTS
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SUBJECTS
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CORE SUBJECTS
SUBJECT SAMPLING
TY SPECIFIC
ONCE OFF LAYER
SUBJECTS
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• English• Irish• Maths• French / Spanish• Religion• PE• ECDL• SPHE
• Science Subjects• History• Geography• Business Subjects• Home Economics• Music• Art
• Work experience• Visiting speakers• Outdoor pursuits• Killary adventure centre• Field trips• Community care• Social cultural trips• Primary Sch Placement
SUBJECTS
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• Minicompany• Legal Studies• Psychology• Speech & Drama• GAA Skills• YSI• Photography • Ceramics• GAISCE
CORE SUBJECTS
SUBJECT SAMPLING
TY SPECIFIC
ONCE OFF LAYER
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EVALUATION
REGULAR FEATURE
SCHOOL – WHOLE STAFF INDIVIDUAL SUBJECT TEACHER STUDENTS PARENTS WORK PROVIDERS
EVERY TUESDAY......
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Work Experience
Block Week – Nov 19th–23rd Block Week – Feb 4-8th
2 terms – Tuesdays
List TY Programmes….
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Trips / Outings
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Tuesday Social & Cultural Trips Outdoor Pursuits Stay at Killary Retreat Subject Fieldstudies Primary Sch Placements Foreign Trips Young Scientist Ice Skating Theatrical visits
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CONSENT FORM
TY Calendar
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TY Calendar
ASSESSMENT
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ASSESSMENT‘Assessment should be an integral part of the learning process in Transition Year not separate from it’ (D.E.S.Guidelines) Oral /Aural assessment Written Examinations Project work Self-assessment – TY Diary Formal Interview Evaluations
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Reports
Assignments given in most subjects Awarded 0 – 5 in report
5 4 3 2 1 0
Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor None
Parental Involvement
Parents should actively encourage their children to participate fully and positively throughout the whole of Transition Year.
Benefits can only be gained by full time attendance and a to positive attitude all the work on hand.
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SOME PRACTICALITIES!
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Application Form
Why they have opted for T/Y
Opportunity to show they have thought about it.
DUE Wednesday APRIL 18th
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TY Journal
New journal 2012-2013 Self-assessment based Evaluations Work Experience details
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TY Fees
€400
Payable in two installments 1st payment €200 – May 2012 2nd payment €200 – October 2012
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Further Information
Information Evening in September Details specific to each class
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