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Transition Year Overview
November 2019
Transition Year
- Transition Year is a one year school based programme
between Junior and Senior Cycle .
- It is designed to act as a bridge between the two by
Transition Year Overview November 2019 Transition Year Transition - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Transition Year Overview November 2019 Transition Year Transition - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Transition Year Overview November 2019 Transition Year Transition Year is a 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
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Aims of Transition Year
Maturity
Educ ducation n for MA MATURIT URITY with h empha phasis on n social awarene ness & inc ncreased d social compe petenc nce
Skills
Promotion n of gene neral, techni hnical and nd acade demic SKIL SKILLS with h an empha phasis on n interdi discipl plina nary and nd self self-di directed d learni ning ng
Adult Working Life
Educ ducation n thr hroug ugh expe perienc nce of AD ADULT & W & WORKING LIFE ORKING LIFE as a ba basis for pe persona nal de developm pment & matur urity
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Transition Year Mission Statement
“To promote the personal, social, vocational, and educational development of students and to prepare them for their role as autonomous and participative members of society” (Dept of Education , Transition Year Guidelines 1994/1995 )
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Challenges facing Young People
- What subjects to choose for Leaving Certificate?
- Independent self-directed learning
- High drop out rate at 3rd level
- Age profile / maturity
- Self management skills
- Time management skills
- Teamwork skills
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Timetabling and Planning
- Learning led, not exam driven
- School Based- unique to each school
- Student Focused
- Teachers’ expertise is used
- Varied modes/ techniques of assessment
- School based/ agency certification
- Department support/ certification
- Inspectorate Monitoring
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Transition Year Calendar
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Core Subject Layer
- English (Communication & Film Studies)
- Irish (Film Studies)
- Maths
- Career Guidance
- Student Enrichment
- S.P.H.E.
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Subject Sampling Layer
- Historical/Geographical Studies
- Enterprise/World of Work Module
- P.E. / GAA Future Leaders
- Coding/Digital Literacy
- Public Speaking & Speakers
- Biology, Chemistry & Physics
- Economics/Business/Politics, Society & Law
- Art/Creative Writing/Junk Kouture
- Cookery/Craft
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Calendar Layer
- Work Experience
- End of year fair (BBQ)
- GAA Coaching - Future Leaders Programme
- Young Social Innovators
- Gaisce
- Outdoor Pursuits – Bonding trip at beginning of year
- Driving Experience
- Musical/ Variety Show
- Localise Programme
- Peer Education Programme
- 1st Aid Course
- Guest Speakers
- TY Newsletter
- Debating (English and Irish)
- Optional trip to the Gaeltacht
- Optional trip abroad
- Public access to law
- Volunteering in the local community
- Senior Cycle Subjects Sampling
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Proposed Cost
Events Cost Bonding Trip €130 Driving Experience €45 Buses for Trips etc. €25 1st Aid Course €20 Administration Fee €80 Workshops & Guest Speakers €50 Educational/Curriculum bases trips €50
Total €400
Optional Extras: Gaisce- Award= €15, Gaisce Journey Trip= €75 Potential Trip abroad- Priced for 3 nights/ 4 days= €620 *Depending on circumstances this option will be explored further with families