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Junior Cycle Reform at Lower SecondaryMay 2013
Why change?
• ESRI research - evidence base for junior cycle review
• 1st year, 2nd year, 3rd year
• nature of engagement
• Request for advice from Minister and DES
• Innovation and Identity- Ideas for a New Junior Cycle
(2010) discussion paper• PISA
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The new junior cycle
• Greater flexibility and autonomy for schools
• Clarity on junior cycle learning – a different kind of
core
• Focus on the programme as well as the exam
• Key skills development
• Access to a more varied curriculum/curriculum
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Level 2 short course
Most students will include from eight to ten full subjects or their equivalent
Seven subjects + 2 short courses or 6 subjects + 4 short coursesEight subjects + 2 short courses or 7 subjects + 4 short courses
Nine subjects + 2 short courses or 8 subjects + 4 short courses
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Main features of the Framework for Junior Cycle
Main features of the Framework for Junior Cycle
Assessment and Moderation Toolkit
Denise KellyApril 2013
Level 2 Programmes
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Features of Level 2 Learning Programmes
• Defined target group, range of settings• Based around Priority Learning Units (250hrs)
• Communicating and literacy• Numeracy• Personal Care• Living in a community• Preparing for work
• PLUs set out in elements and learning outcomes – a learning menu
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Features of Level 2 Learning Programmes
• For introduction in 2014 with other junior cycle changes
• Personalised• 2 short courses (100 hrs each)• School-based assessment• Student not confined to L2 learning only
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Level 2 short course
Level 2 ToolkitAVAILABLE ONLINE FOR TRIAL
www.ncca.ie/level2toolkit
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