empowering children to reach their full educational potential sarah grimson trinity college
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Empowering Children to Reach their Full Educational Potential Sarah Grimson Trinity College Children’s Rights Alliance Symposium Dublin Castle 2 nd April 2009. I. Aims of the SCOL Programme. Strengthen connections between TCD and schools designated as disadvantaged. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Empowering Children to Reach
their Full Educational
Potential
Sarah Grimson
Trinity College
Children’s Rights Alliance SymposiumDublin Castle2nd April 2009
The Schools & Community
Outreach Links
Developing Alternative Admissions Routes,
Policies & Procedures
Learning What Works: TAP Evaluation &
Research
The Post Entry Progression Programme
I. Aims of the SCOL Programme
Strengthen connections between TCD and schools designated as disadvantaged.
Increase interest among students in remaining in education and attending third level.
Provide parents with the support and skills necessary to facilitate their child's interest in education and third level.
To increase the number of students from lower socio-economic backgrounds who proceed to third level education.
Primary School Activities
School Visits Maths & Science Exploration Programme Bookmarks Treasure Chests Parents Information Sessions
Second Level Activities
School Visits Junior Cycle:
TAP Educational Achievement Awards TCD Medical Day Parents Evening
Senior Cycle: Computer Clubhouse TAP Student Shadowing Day Programme TAP Summer School Take-5 Summer Programme Exploring Options Day Honours Maths Support Programme
II. Targeted Entry Routes
• Foundation Course for Higher Education
• TCD CDVEC Partnership Access Course
• Higher Education Access Route
III. Post Entry Progression
Academic Social: “It is like whole community type
thing…it is just brilliant, there is always somebody that you can talk to”.
Personal: “If I hadn’t got a TAP connection…I don’t think I would have lasted ‘cause you are very out on your own”.
Financial
““Since our school became involved with Since our school became involved with TAP, I have noticed that the notion of TAP, I have noticed that the notion of
third level education rests easier with our third level education rests easier with our students. They have now accepted that students. They have now accepted that
going to university is a viable option and going to university is a viable option and during school visits to Trinity they walk during school visits to Trinity they walk
the campus without any feeling of the campus without any feeling of unease or of not belonging”unease or of not belonging”
Teacher, TAP link Second Level SchoolTeacher, TAP link Second Level School
“It is important to go to college because as we grow older people will give you more
respect, will treat you equally in society and you will feel free and happy”.
1st Year Student TAP link Second Level School1st Year Student TAP link Second Level School