Elective: Education Flashcards
What is the purpose of education
Socialisation (formal and informal)
Development of individual (physical, emotional, intellectual, moral)
Preparation for work
Hidden curriculum means
Not explicitly taught, taught by rewards and sanction eg punctuality
How is does child develop physically in school
Motor skills and hand eye coordination eg jigsaws
PE - balance, agility, fitness
How is does child develop emotionally in school
Independence from parents
Develop relationships outside the home
Empathy
Emotional health and wellbeing (SPHE)
How is does child develop intellectually in school
Educational resources which may not be available at home eg computers
Challenges and tests
Exams and assignments encourage achievement of full potential + motivation
Healthy competition
How is does child develop morally in school
Must conform to school morals and values
Moral dilemmas examined in SPHE
How is does school prepare one for work
Numeracy and literacy skills are a minimum requirement
Specialised skills for specialised jobs eg woodwork
TY work experience
Punctuality, respect for authority needed to maintain employment
Factors that influence educational achievement
School environment (enthusiastic teacher, class size, discipline issues, resources available, bullying) Family size (one on one time,money for grinds, Gaeltacht) Parental attitudes (mimicked by kids, might not have literacy and numeracy levels) Intellectual ability (genetics and nurture eg reading at home) Peers (healthy competition, less driven) Home environment (noisy, crowded, inadequate heating)
Types of pre school education
Day care (crèche)
Preschool
Montessori
Naíonraí
How is Montessori different
Not as structured as preschool
More independence and choice given to kid
Creativity encouraged
Benefits of preschool education
Social skills development (share, listen, mix)
Confidence and independence, friendships outside home
Intellectual development
Physical development (hand eye coordination and motor skills)
Early childhood care and education scheme
Free preschooling for all 3-5.5 year olds to prepare them for primary
Early start preschool programme
One year intervention scheme in primary schools in disadvantaged areas
Start attending preparation one year early to learn socialisation
Types of primary schools
National schools and gaelscoileanna
Educate together
Private
Funding for education
Department of education and skills
Types of secondary schools
Voluntary Community and comprehensive schools Vocational schools and community colleges Educate together Private
Vocational schools and community colleges are owned by
Education and training boards
Educational programmes offered in secondary school
Level 2 learning programme Junior cycle Transition year Leaving cert Leaving cert applied
EPSEN act stands for
Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004
EPSEN states
Children with SEN are to be educated in an inclusive classroom setting in mainstream school unless against the best interest of the child or classmates
Examples of SEN
Visual/hearing impairments Down’s syndrome ASD ADHD Dyslexia Dyspraxia
Resources in mainstream schools for SEN
Learning support/ resource teachers provide additional support (group or individual, achieve full academic potential)
SNAs (non teaching care)
Assistive technology
Accommodations in exams eg scribe, spelling and grammar waiver
Special classes (low student to teacher ratio)
Types of third level education
Universities
Colleges of education
Institutes of technology
Independent, private colleges
Reasons why adults chose to return to education
May not have has the opportunity when younger
Want to obtain a job, change careers or promotion
Keep up with technology
Develop literacy and numeracy skills
Interacts with others eg retired
Enjoyment eg painting
Factors adults should consider when returning to education
Cost (financial aid available) Supports available (childcare) Course delivery (full time, part time, online, fit with lifestyle) Course specifications (meets needs, qualifications)
Factors that influence equality in education
Gender (nowadays equal, girls even outperform boys)
Socio-economic status (access to resources eg grinds, third level)
Place of residence (disadvantages areas may have low attendance and parents may not have skills, discipline problems)
Why do girls out perform boys in exams
Read more Concentrate more Better behaviour Spend more time on hw Girls mature earlier and so recognise the importance
Groups that experience inequality in opportunities in education
Early school leavers
SEN
Students of immigrant families
Initiatives for improving access to education (primary and secondary)
Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance
Home School Community Liaison Scheme (HSCL)
Education welfare services of TUSLA
DEIS programme
Examination systems
LCA
To be eligible for Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance
Receiving certain social welfare payments
Home School Community Liaison Scheme
Targeted at students in disadvantaged areas who are at risk of not achieving their full potential in the education system and becoming early school leavers.
Aim is to keep them in past compulsory education.
Cooperation between home and school.
Aloows parents to know what they can do to enhance childs progress
Education welfare services of the child and family agency
Encourages regular school attendance
Follow up on absences (20 days or more missed)
Monitors children who are homeschooled, receiving certain minimum education
DEIS, what does this scheme stand for
Delivering equality of opportunity in school
What is the DEIS Scheme
Reduce early school leavers in disadvantaged areas
School completion program e.g. homework clubs after school supports
School meal programs e.g. breakfast club
Access to homeschool Liaison officer / services
School book grant scheme
Equality in examination systems
Levels
Accommodations e.g. scribe, spelling and Grammer waiver
Practical and all exams allow marks to be obtained before the written exam
Initiatives for improving access to education (third level)
Higher education access route (hear)
Disability access route to education (dare)
Student grant scheme
Back to education allowance (BTEA)
What is the HEAR scheme
This scheme aids to improve access to college for school leavers from lower socio economic backgrounds
Places reserved on courses, offered at reduced points
Social + financial criteria must be met
What is the DARE scheme
Aids to improve access to college for school leavers with a disability or specific learning disability
Places reserved on courses, offered at reduced points
Must provide evidence that the disability has effected their educational performance considerably
What is the student grant scheme
Mean tested financial support for students in full time higher education
Maintenance, fee grants
Available to 2nd chance if over 23 and have not successfully completed an earlier course
What is Youth Reach
Education and training opportunities to unemployed early school leavers between 15 and 20
The students are paid as an incentive to attend (€45 a week for 16/17, €203 a week for 18+)
What qualifications can be obtained in youth reach and VTOS
Junior cert
Leaving cert
LCA
QQI Further education and training awards
Who funds youth reach and VTOS
Department of education and skills
Managed by education and training boards
What is VTOS
Education and training opportunities to unemployment (over 21) who have received social welfare payments for at least 6 months
What does VTOS stand for
Vocational training opportunities scheme
What is springboard
Offers free places for unemployed in higher education certificates, degrees and masters
Must have had previous employment and job seeking and available to work
