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ACCS Education Conference February 5 th , 2014

ACCS Education Conference February 5 th , 2014. Theme: Implementation of the Junior Cycle 2014. Changes from 17 January 2014. Name of qualification: (announced 15 Jan 2014) JCSA: Junior Cycle Student Award Changes announced by the DES having consulted with partners in education:

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ACCS Education Conference February 5 th , 2014

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  1. ACCS Education ConferenceFebruary 5th, 2014 Theme: Implementation of the Junior Cycle 2014

  2. Changes from 17 January 2014 • Name of qualification: (announced 15 Jan 2014) JCSA:Junior Cycle Student Award • Changes announced by the DES having consulted with partners in education: • The pace of Curriculum Change • New details on school-based assessment • Changes to CPD to support implementation • Developments around assessment and moderation • Unions announced they would be balloting members re JC reform proposals

  3. Pace of Curriculum Change • English will still be introduced in Sept 2014 • Science to be introduced on its own in Sept 2015 • Irish and Business Studies to be introduced in Sept 2016 • Following a review in 2016 a decision on how many/what subjects will be introduced each year but provisionally: • Sept 2017: Art, Craft & Design; Modern Languages • Sept 2018: Home Ec.; Music; Maths; Geography • Sept 2019:History; Technologies; Jewish St;RE; Classics • The JCSA will be fully in place by 2022

  4. Standardised Tests • Standardised testing in English and Maths will take place for 2nd years in the Spring of 2017 • Standardised testing in Science (and Irish in Irish-medium schools) will take place for 2nd years in Spring of 2018

  5. Short Courses • ‘Short courses can be introduced from September 2014, but only in schools which want to introduce them – they will not be compulsory’ • CSPE?? Appears that there will be a JC exam as usual in 2017 for those who keep the present course

  6. Summary of changes to curriculum • Already planned: • English for implementation in September 2014 • First school-based assessment in English in May 2016 • Second school-based assessment in English before Christmas 2016 • Final assessment will be set and marked by SEC as planned in summer 2017 • NEW: • Adjust sequencing and timing of remaining subjects • Adjust introduction of short courses in schools • Adjust introduction of standardised tests

  7. School-based assessment events • For English, Irish and Maths when introduced: • The School Based Assessment component for certification (40%) will happen within the min. 240 hrs • Assessment will: • Be limited to two school-based components • Generally happen in summer term of 2nd year and before Christmas in 3rd year within defined, fixed period • Replace existing house exams and/or mocks • For other subjects, school based assessment within 200hrs of engagement

  8. Changes to CPD: English teachers • English teachers: will now have 4.5 days CPD • Year 1: 2013/2014: 1 full day out + 3 periods (max. 2 hrs) in-school teacher-led CPD • Year 2: 2014/2015: 1 full day out + 3 periods in school • Year 3: 2015/2016: 1 full day out + 3 periods in school • Year 4 or 5: 16/17 or 17/18: half-day school visit by JCT advisor

  9. Changes to CPD: Whole School • One full day (or equivalent) of facilitated whole-school CPD for each year of the duration of implementation period is allowable. Schools are permitted to close for this day. • 2013/2014: Schools can take this day but facilitation this year will be a challenge (subject to capacity and logistics). • Three models of provision being debated

  10. Other CPD • Four days CPD for each of the other subjects • Three days for principals over 3 years + range of electives • A full day of CPD to provide an overview of the Framework for the school team

  11. Quality assurance & support for teacher assessment • NCCA advising on time needed for in-school moderation meetings • For discussion: • Dedicated time for individual teachers to engage in school-based moderation • Posts/duties relating to moderation & assessment • ICT infrastructure

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