Elective: Education Flashcards by Hannah Foley

What is the purpose of education

Socialisation (formal and informal)
Development of individual (physical, emotional, intellectual, moral)
Preparation for work

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Hidden curriculum means

Not explicitly taught, taught by rewards and sanction eg punctuality

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How is does child develop physically in school

Motor skills and hand eye coordination eg jigsaws

PE - balance, agility, fitness

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How is does child develop emotionally in school

Independence from parents
Develop relationships outside the home
Empathy
Emotional health and wellbeing (SPHE)

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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

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How is does child develop morally in school

Must conform to school morals and values

Moral dilemmas examined in SPHE

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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

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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)

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Types of pre school education

Day care (crèche)
Preschool
Montessori
Naíonraí

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How is Montessori different

Not as structured as preschool
More independence and choice given to kid
Creativity encouraged

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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)

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Early childhood care and education scheme

Free preschooling for all 3-5.5 year olds to prepare them for primary

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Early start preschool programme

One year intervention scheme in primary schools in disadvantaged areas
Start attending preparation one year early to learn socialisation

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Types of primary schools

National schools and gaelscoileanna
Educate together
Private

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Funding for education

Department of education and skills

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Types of secondary schools

Voluntary
Community and comprehensive schools
Vocational schools and community colleges
Educate together
Private

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Vocational schools and community colleges are owned by

Education and training boards

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Educational programmes offered in secondary school

Level 2 learning programme
Junior cycle
Transition year
Leaving cert
Leaving cert applied

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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