Education

Question 1

Purpose of education

Answer 1

Socialisation
Physical, emotional, intellectual and moral development
Preparation for work

Question 2

Factors that influence achievement

Answer 2

Individual ability
Attitude to education
Family size
Home environment
School environment
Peer pressure

Question 3

Types of second-level schools

Answer 3

Community and comprehensive
Vocational
Secondary

Question 4

LCVP

Answer 4

Must study 5 LC subjects, including a foreign language
Link modules in enterprise education, prep for work ams work experience must be included
Assessed by 60% portfolio work and 40% written exam

Question 5

Leaving Cert Applied

Answer 5

Aims to provide students with better skills for the workplace
Modular-based programme with 4 half yearly sessions
Continuous assessment, practical, oral and written exams
Tasks assessed on basis of written report and interview
Can be used to gain access to PLCs

Question 6

Classification of third level institutions

Answer 6

Universities
Institutes of technology
Colleges of education
Private colleges

Question 7

AONTAS

Answer 7

Provides advice and support in all areas of adult education

Question 8

National Adult Learning Council

Answer 8

Government based initiative

Established to meet the requirements of the National Plan for Social Inclusion

Question 9

Adult Literacy Community Education Scheme

Answer 9

Offers free adult literacy and community education programmes for disadvantaged adults

Question 10

Equality of opportunity in education

Answer 10

Socioeconomic status
Gender inequality
Disadvantaged areas

Question 11

Early Start Project

Answer 11

Aimed at 3-4 year olds in disadvantaged areas
Funded, managed and evaluated by Department of Education and Skills
Aims to provide a positive start in education, prevent future school failure, improve development of students from socially disadvantaged areas
Taught by primary school teachers, childcare assistants, parents
Curriculum consists of language, cognition, social development, personal development

Question 12

Pre-school for travellers

Answer 12

Funded by HSE and Department of Education and Skills

Managed by voluntary groups and members of travelling community

Question 13

Home-School-Community Liaison

Answer 13

Disadvantaged areas
Aims to reduce number of early school leavers
Aims to involve parents and the community in the school
Tries to identify students needing financial or learning assistance

Question 14

Youthreach

Answer 14

Provides early school leavers with the opportunity to gain qualifications and develop skills that will help them gain employment
Aimed at 15-20 year olds
Offers basic two year programme
Participants receive weekly allowance for attending