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Vision for Junior Cycle

Explore the purpose, structure, and key skills of the Junior Cycle curriculum, subjects, and assessment system. Foster lifelong learning skills in students. Enhance engagement through diverse learning experiences and holistic well-being support.

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Vision for Junior Cycle

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  1. Vision for Junior Cycle • Junior cycle places students at the centre of the educational experience, enabling them to actively participate in their communities and in society and to be resourceful and confident learners in all aspects and stages of their lives.”

  2. Auto Animated Version Our Students Literacy and numeracy for learning and life Settling in and making progress in first year Connecting primary and secondary A purposeful second year Ongoing assessment to support learning

  3. What is the purpose of education in Junior Cycle? • Help students become better learners and develop a love of learning • Provide a solid foundation for further study • To develop skills for learning and life • To support learning through improved reporting to both students and parents

  4. Structure of the Junior Cycle Assessment and Reporting Other Learning Experiences Subjects Wellbeing ShortCourses Level 2 Learning Programmes C U R R I C U L U M 8 Key Skills 24 Statements of Learning 8 Principles

  5. Mathematics Science Home Economics Business Studies 24 Statements of Learning History Geography Jewish Studies Music Art, Craft and Design Classics Religious Education Subjects English German Irish Spanish French Italian Technical Graphics Materials Technology Wood Technology Metalwork Key Skills

  6. Your child in First Year 2019/2020 New Specifications English Science Business Studies Irish Spanish French German Art, Craft, Design Music Home Economics Geography History Maths Religion

  7. SUBJECTS • Under the new Junior Cycle students can only study a maximum of ten subjects. • These subjects must be taken in school due to the classroom based assessment Core Subjects in MMC • Irish, English,Maths, Religion, French, Science, History & Geography. • Two Optional Subjects Business Studies, Music, Art, German, Home Economics & Spanish

  8. SUBJECT LEVELS/EXAM DURATION • English/Irish/Maths can be taken at higher or ordinary levels • All other subjects are taken at common level • Maximum time in Junior Certificate examination is 2 hours • One paper per subject • Maths classes will be streamed at the beginning of second year based on the students Maths summer result.

  9. GRADING SYSTEM • State Examinations Commission • Distinction (90-100%) • Higher Merit (75-89%) • Merit (55-74%) • Achieved (40-54%) • Partially Achieved (20-39%)

  10. One Subject’s Journey 3 2 1 Check In Check In Check In On-going assessment that supports student learning Transition from Primary School Final Assessment 1st Yr 2nd Yr 3rd Yr 2nd Year Classroom-Based Assessment 3rd Year Classroom-Based Assessment Ongoing Assessment Ongoing Assess ment

  11. WELL BEING • Wellbeing and Learning There is overwhelming evidence that students learn more effectively, including their academic subjects, if they are happy in their work, believe in themselves, their teachers and feel that school is supporting them Up to 400 hours of wellbeing delivered over a 3yr period

  12. WELL BEING (400 hrs) Civic, Social and Political Education Learning to Learn Module Social, Personal and Health Education Curricular area of Wellbeing Digital Literacy Physical Education Hockey

  13. OTHER AREAS OF LEARNING • Learning experiences could include student engagement with: • activities relating to guidance, pastoral care and student support, and a school’s own religious education programme • co-curricular activities that complement the taught curriculum, and that augment and consolidate learning in a deliberate way, for example, students engaging in a science fair • . In addition, students may also engage in extracurricular activities, such as: • membership of their school’s student council • participation in their school’s sporting activities • membership of school clubs or societies • students participating in a musical performance; students participating in a debating competition; students participating in a dance performance  other specific learning opportunities that do not form part of subjects or short courses, for example, leadership training, school attendance initiatives, participation in a homework club, etc. • social, entrepreneurial and philanthropic endeavours • student-led initiatives, such as producing a school newsletter. • All of the above activities enrich students’ overall experience during schooling. Some of these may be documented under Other Learning Experiences in the Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement

  14. A changing assessment culture • Assessment in support of learning • Assessment focused on offering effective feedback • Greater variety of assessment activity - “fit for purpose” and relevant to students • Teachers talking to teachers about assessment • Building capacity, knowledge and confidence in assessment, in schools

  15. Your child will be involved in • Reviewing feedback and identifying what they have done well • Identifying what to do next • Setting and achieving personal goals • Redrafting and correcting their own work • Giving feedback to others • Considering examples of good work and identifying how they can improve on their own work

  16. What stays the same? • Students experience a broad and balanced curriculum • Standards and expectations remain high • Subjects continue to play an important role in the Junior Cycle • The Department of Education and Skills will monitor quality across all schools • The State Examinations Commission will continue to be involved in assessment for certification

  17. What is improving? • A better and a more engaging learning experience for your child • Updated subject specifications • Quality reporting back to parents and students • Assessment to support learning • An emphasis on Key Skills and preparation for life • A sound preparation for learning at Senior Cycle and beyond

  18. Christmas Exams 2019 • Timetable issued to students in early December. • One week of exams commencing approx Fri 13th Dec • 1 hour exam for each subject. Study timetabled in between • Wellbeing subjects are non- examinable. • Reports issued via VSWARE – • Username/password issued

  19. Chaplaincy Role

  20. 1st YEARS 2019/2020 SETTLING IN TO SECONDARY SCHOOL

  21. Healthy Lifestyle • QUALITY NIGHTS SLEEP (No screens) • BALANCED DIET Breakfast?... Healthy Lunch, nutritious snacks, Evening Meal • REGULAR EXERCISE/FRESH AIR • FUN-TIME

  22. Managing Myself • Organising School Bag/Uniform/Lunch for next day. • Organising Locker • Coping with extra curricular/sporting commitments • Homework/Study Routine • Time Out

  23. Friendships • “No Friends” • Making New Friends • Changing Friendships • Fitting In/Settling In

  24. Mobile Phone Policy Phones are turned off and placed in lockers for the duration of the school day. • Reducing dependence & over reliance • Breaking an “addiction” • Encouraging conversations and personal interactions • Less time on Screens & Social Media

  25. House ExamsChristmas 2019 • EXAMS - 1 Hour duration • Students will sit a maximum of 10 Exams • Study sessions built into the exam timetable • Continue to encourage & support every effort

  26. HAPPY HALLOWEEN WHEN IT RAINS LOOK for RAINBOWS WHEN its dark LOOK for STARS

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