Ms. MaryCostello

Ms.Lesley Porter

CAREERS AND STUDY FOR THE 5TH YEAR

STUDENT29TH SEPTEMBER 2015

Career planning and research

New common points scale for entry into higher education from 2017

5th Year Career Night 12thApril2016

Study skills for 5th year students

AGENDA

NEW POINTS SCALE

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NEW POINTS SCALE

NEW CAO POINTS SCALE

The basic matriculation requirements will also be introduced, as follows:

• Where the requirements are currently 2 higher level C3 grades and 4 ordinary level D3 grades, in 2017 these will become 2 H5 and 4 O6/H7 grades.

• Where the requirements are currently 5 ordinary level D3 grades, in 2017 these will become 5O6/H7 grades.

• Where the requirements are currently 3 higher level C3 grades and 3 ordinary level D3 grades, in 2017 these will become 3 H5 and 3 O6/H7 grades.

WILL BASIC MATRICULATION REQUIREMENTS ALSO CHANGEIN 2017?

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Put the effort in over the two years, 5th and 6th.

Get into a routine of study early on.

Are motivated.Are organised.Live a balanced lifestyle.

Have discovered a method of study that suits them.

Are aware of their abilities and limitations and set realistic goals for themselves.

STUDENTS WHO DO WELL IN THE LEAVING CERTIFICATE

Take class tests and school exams seriously.

Have conditions at home conducive to study

Have supportive, interested parents who encourage, motivate and get the pressure balance right.

STUDENTS WHO DO WELL IN THE LEAVING CERTIFICATE

What is meant by “study”?Homework, Making notes, Revision, Practice exam questions.

How much study?

STUDY AND ORGANISATION

Study Routine: -Realistic and achievable study timetable.-To allow for inclusion of other aspects of life.

(Balance)-Support from family for that routine.

STUDY AND ORGANISATION

OLS STUDY TIMETABLE

Conditions Conducive to Study:

Suitable place for study: Quiet, no radio, music or television. Desk and

chair. Good heat and light.

No distractions: No friends calling.No Telephone calls.Consideration from

other family members.

CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO STUDY

Organisation: -Good notes, organised in files.

-Correct books.

Study Methods: -30-40 minute segments

with short 5-10 min breaks.

-Take notes, summarise, study, memorise, test.

CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO STUDY

Study Methods-Keep record of study to monitor progress and

trends. -Experiment with different approaches.

-Set Goals

INTERNALOwn valuesSelf esteem & self

beliefClear goalsProgress &

success (the more you do the more you feel you can do)

EXTERNALParentsPeersSchool tests &

examsRewards

MOTIVATIONMOTIVATORS: POSITIVE STRESS (INTERNAL

& EXTERNAL FACTORS)

Low self-esteem (lack of confidence)

Negative comparisons with others

Unrealistic expectations (high/low)

Too much stress/ pressure

No clear future career plans

Too little stress/ Pressure

Lack of RoutineDisorganisation

(Missing notes, Not being able to find anything)

Work is allowed to pile up and becomes too much to cope with

DEMOTIVATORS

Sleep: 7/8 hours per nightDiet: Healthy and balancedExercise: Sports/ walking/

swimmingPart-time work: Keep to a minimum:

e.g. Saturdays. Not during the week or Sunday nights.

Social life: Not during the week or Sunday nights.

LIVING A BALANCED LIFESTYLEORGANISED ROUTINE: ALLOW TIME FOR

EVERYTHING.

LIVING A BALANCED LIFESTYLE

CAREERS

SPECTRUM OF THIRD LEVEL EDUCATION

PLAN YOUR CAREER

Self -Knowing YourselfAssess your interests,

strengths, values and skills

Knowing your OptionsAssess your options; career

research, work experience, career talks, career trips

Making Decisions Taking Action and

move on

Career Decision Making is a gradual process not an instant decision.

SELF (What suits me?)InterestsAptitudesPersonalitySkillsValuesRewards

FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN CAREER PLANNING

WORK (What’s out there?)OpportunitiesLevel of EntryTraining/EducationCareer Development

NATIONAL FRAMEWORK OF QUALIFICATIONS

Further/Higher Education-CAO -UCAS (UK Colleges)

-Eunicas (Europe)-Post Leaving Certificate

Training

Work

Year Out

OPTIONS AFTER THE LEAVING CERTIFICATE:

Books, Newspapers, ProspectusCareers & Further Education ExhibitionsOpen DaysCareer TalksInternetGuidance CounsellorFamily and FriendsCareers night

CAREERS RESEARCH

Course Content/ Training schedule

Minimum entry requirements

Career Opportunities

QUESTIONS TO ASK

Educational or vocational

Subjects studiedOptional subjects2nd/3rd year

choicesProfessional

experienceYear abroad

Qualification (Is there a ladder of progression available?)

Duration of course

COURSE CONTENT

College requirements

Course requirements

Points

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The Work - What’s involved in the job?Skills needed- Emotional, cognitive

communication, physical, etc.

Industry Climate- Opportunities, promotionsAdvantages & Disadvantages of the workSalaryThe answers to all these queries must be

weighed up in conjunction with; Interests, Aptitudes, Personality, Values & Rewards

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Trip to UCDCareer talksCareer eveningStudent research

Student preparation (e.g portfolio)

Interest inventories

Study skills Individual meeting to discuss career plans

SCHOOL GUIDANCE PROGRAMME5TH YEAR

12th April 2016 This event run in collaboration with the Parent’s Council allows students to meet and talk to people from a number of different professions.

CAREERS NIGHT

Careers ClassesCareer TalksOpen DaysCentigrade Interest InventoryIndividual Interviews with Guidance Counsellor

College Applications

SCHOOL GUIDANCE PROGRAMME6TH YEAR

Motivate- Encourage, recognize progress, reward.

Monitor- Take interest, check, talk to other parents, P.T. meetings, take exam results seriously.

Try to be aware: Of what’s going on in school re: tests, work etc.

ROLE OF PARENTS

Try to be aware of: SIGNS OF STRESS-Tiredness

-Irritability-Too

much or too little sleep

-Negative talk-Lowering of ambition-Change in Appetite-Lack of concentration

SIGNS OF STRESS

Avoidance -Excuses for not studying-“I have no work to do”-Regular patterns of

sickness and absence from school

Parental Support & Interest makes a difference

Start career planning and research The Leaving Certificate is a 2 year course

The student is ultimately responsible.

CONCLUSION

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USEFUL WEBSITES

15TH Oct. - UCAS Applications to Med/Dent/Vet and Oxford/Cambridge

End of November -All other UCAS app.

1st Feb. –CAO Deadline

Jan. and Feb. – PLC applications

KEY DATES

If you would like further information please contact us 01 4903241

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