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An OverviewParents’ Information Session

9ú Márta 2015

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 the more dependant learning of the Junior Cycle to the more independent self-directed learning required for the Senior Cycle

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TRANSITION YEAR

oINTRODUCED IN 1973

o163 SCHOOLS BY 1993

oMAINSTREAMED IN 1994

oAPPROX. 560 SCHOOLS IN 2011/12

oAPPROX. 32,500 STUDENTS

oAPPROX. 75% OF ALL POST PRIMARY SCHOOLS

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TRANSITION YEAR - AIMS

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Education for

MATURITYwith emphasis on

social awareness

& increased social

competence

Education through

experience of ADULT

& WORKING

LIFEas a basis for personal

development & maturity

Promotion of general,

technical and academic

SKILLS with an

emphasis on

self-directed learning

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LEABHRÁN EOLAIS

Challenges Facing Young People

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The Leaving Certificate & Points Race

Third Level Education

Adult and Working life

Challenges Facing Young People

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Leaving Certificate

• Informed Subject Choice – DATS

• Careers Portal – Interest & Aptitude Tests

• Study Skills

• Independent Self-directed learning

• Assessment /Self assessment

Challenges Facing Young People

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Third Level

• High drop out rate

• Age profile/ maturity

• Leaving home skills

• Group /Project work /Research skills

• I.C.T. skills

Challenges Facing Young People

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Adult and Working life :

• Self esteem/awareness / assertiveness

• Relationships

• Teamwork

• Interviews –C.V. , Portfolios

• Technical skills

• Health Education

TY IS SCHOOL BASED

• STUDENT FOCUSED

• INDIVIDUAL SYLLABII WRITTEN

• VARIED TEACHING & LEARNING

• VARIED ASSESSMENT

• SCHOOL-BASED CERTIFICATION

• SOLID FOUNDATION FOR L.C.

• PARENTS IN PARTNERSHIP

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NCCA LONGITUDINAL STUDY

o TY STUDENTS DO BETTER BY AN AVERAGE OF 26 POINTS

oREPEAT STUDENTS ONLY GAIN BY AN AVERAGE OF 5 POINTS

o TY CANDIDATES MORE LIKELY TO BE ‘EDUCATIONALLY ADVENTUROUS’

oMORE LIKELY TO RETAIN SUBJECTS AT HIGHER LEVEL AND MORE LIKELY TO MOVE UP FROM ORDINARY TO HIGHER LEVEL.

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PEELING THE LAYERS OF A TY PROGRAMME

• 1. ‘CORE’ SUBJECT LAYER

• 2. SUBJECT SAMPLING LAYER

• 3. TRANSITION SPECIFIC LAYER

• 4. CALENDAR LAYER

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Core Subject Layer

• English

• Irish

• Maths

• European Languages-French/German

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Subject Sampling Layer

• Biology

• Home Economics

• Geography

• History

• Construction Studies

• Physics

• Engineering

• Business

• Chemistry

• T4

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TY Specific Layer

• Self Defence

• Communications

• Sport

• Mini Company

• Build-a-Bank

• Career Guidance

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• FETAC Level 4 Computing

• FETAC Level 3 Media Studies

• Safe Food Cert

• Portfolio

• Chinese

Methodologies

• Active Learning

• Teacher as Facilitator

• Group/Pair Work

• Role –Play

• Project Work

• Out of School Activities

• Self Directed Learning/Research/Draft Work

• Practical Work

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• Students have a transition year journal to record homework.

• Homework forms may vary – projects, blogs, research etc,.

• Each student is expected to complete homework on time and to an appropriate standard.

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Homework

Assessment• Portfolio

Assessment

• Oral/Aural Assessment

• Project Work

• Self-Assessment

• Written/Practical Class Test

• Applied Skills-(see Measúnú)

• Display Night Sei

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Calendar Layer

• Work Experience

• Community Care

• Team Building

• GAISCE

• Film Making

• Workshops

• Events -Quiz

• Drama/Musical

• Seachtain naGaeilge

• Young Scientist

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Work Experience

• Three Weeks – November(2)/March(1)

• Work Experience v Part Time Job

• Daily Diary

• Employer’s Evaluation

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•RTÉ

• The Law Library

• The Army

•China

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Other Opportunities

Gaisce

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Adventure Journey

•Booklet page 11

•An expedition on foot, canoe, cycle or horseback

•Petersburg Overnight Stay Sei

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Rogha Ábhair / Careers Portal

CAREER INVESTIGATION

Aptitudes Score

Verbal Reasoning 25

Numerical Reasoning 69

Abstract Reasoning 96

Perceptual Speed and Accuracy 44

Mechanical Reasoning 94

Space Relations 89

Language Usage: Spelling 18

Language Usage: Grammar 31

Educational Aptitude VR+ER 56

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Bonus Marks -Answering through Irish

Subject Mark (%) Grade Points Mark (%) + Bonus

AdjustedPoints

IrishEnglishMathsFrenchHistoryBiologyBusiness

81768883878986

B1B2A2B1A2A2A2

85809085909090

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9086919290

8580

10090

100100100

Total points for best 6 subjects

530 575 Dentistry, Medicine,

Pharmacy

• FORAS NA GAEILGE

• €80 contribution

• €30 Netbook fee

• €18 Reach (career guidance)

• €150 TY

• Excludes GAISCE Overnight, End of Year trip and additional day excursions

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FEES

Hallmarks of a Successful TY

• Whole School Approach

• Timetabled Planning time

• Breadth & Balance in the Curriculum

• Innovative Teaching Methods

• Varied Assessment Methods

• Evaluation

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Why TY works for Students

•Participation

•Teamwork

• Initiative

•Creativity

•Experimentation

•Reflection

•Staff Collegiality

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