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Transition Year Programme 2013/2014 . Benefits ESRI report: TY students get 40-45 more points in LC Informed Choices Broaden Skills Set Independent Learning Varied Learning Remediation. Concerns Not for everyone Not ‘ Year 1’ of a three year Leaving Cert
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Benefits ESRI report: TY students get 40-45 more points in LC Informed Choices Broaden Skills Set Independent Learning Varied Learning Remediation Concerns Not for everyone Not ‘Year 1’ of a three year Leaving Cert A lot of the onus on student –Self directed Homework/Projects Different Base Classes Transition Year Programme
Transition Year Programme Course Layers
Transition Year Programme Core Subjects (2013/2014) Mathematics 4 periods English 4 “ Gaeilge 4 “ Language 4 “ Religious Education 2 “
Transition Year Programme Subject Sampling (2013/2014) (3 - 4 periods a week) Geography Engineering Chemistry Business Studies Economics Architectural Technology Music History Home Economics Biology Art Physics Design & Communications Graphics
Transition Year Programme T. Y. Specific Modules (2013/2014) (3 - 4 periods a week) Computer Programming Environmental studies Driving Theory Journalism Signing Electronics/Physics Keyboard Skills Architecture Psychology Media Studies Web Design All the above are subject to change
Transition Year Programme Weekly Subjects (2013/2014) Physical Education (3 periods) Information Technology (3 periods) Review/Guidance ( 1 period)
EXAMPLE OF BLOCKS Block 1Block 2Block 3Block 4Block 5 Physics/Electronics Arch Technology Art Business Signing Chemistry Economics Music Home Economics Environmental Biology Design Communications History Computer Programming Psychology Graphics Geography Engineering Technology Media Studies Typing Driver Theory The above blocks are run over a 5/6 week cycle And are subject to change each year
Transition Year Programme The criteria include the following ; The case made by the individual student on the T.Y. application form Suitability of Student for the programme as decided by the school management Total intake not in excess of 144 students, allowing for a maximum of five classes of 30 students After application of the above criteria a lottery system will be used where the number of applicants exceeds the number of places available A shortlist will be created for any remaining applicants
Transition Year Programme Costs involved:€500 for TY 2013/2014 Includes the following; 3 day Outdoor pursuits trip 2 day music workshop Driving Theory/C.D./Appl. Field Trip-Eco/cookery Career Trips-U.C.C. RE Retreat /Art Trip Guest Speakers Horse riding Science/Forensic workshop Young Social Innovators Law workshop Transport / Stationery costs Subject to on going change
Additional Information Work experience (to be organised by student) takes place the week before the October midterm and the week before February Midterm Skiing is an optional extra which takes place the week before February Midterm and coincides with the second work experience
Transition Year Programme Useful websites • www.transitionyear.ie • www.skoool.ie • http://www.oasis.gov.ie/education/post_primary_education/transition_year.html • http://www.esri.ie/press.cfm?t=Press%20Area&mId=5&article=87 • ww.ty.slss.ie