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
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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
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• 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
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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
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TY Calendar
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TY Calendar
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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
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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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