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Elective: Education Flashcards

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What is the purpose of education

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

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Hidden curriculum means

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Not explicitly taught, taught by rewards and sanction eg punctuality

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How is does child develop physically in school

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Motor skills and hand eye coordination eg jigsaws

PE - balance, agility, fitness

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How is does child develop emotionally in school

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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

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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

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Must conform to school morals and values

Moral dilemmas examined in SPHE

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How is does school prepare one for work

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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

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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

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Day care (crèche)
Preschool
Montessori
Naíonraí

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How is Montessori different

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

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Benefits of preschool education

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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

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

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Early start preschool programme

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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

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National schools and gaelscoileanna
Educate together
Private

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Funding for education

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Department of education and skills

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Types of secondary schools

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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

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Education and training boards

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Educational programmes offered in secondary school

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Level 2 learning programme
Junior cycle
Transition year
Leaving cert
Leaving cert applied
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19
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EPSEN act stands for

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Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004

20
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EPSEN states

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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

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Examples of SEN

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Visual/hearing impairments 
Down’s syndrome 
ASD
ADHD
Dyslexia 
Dyspraxia
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Resources in mainstream schools for SEN

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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)

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Types of third level education

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Universities
Colleges of education
Institutes of technology
Independent, private colleges

24
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Reasons why adults chose to return to education

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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

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Factors adults should consider when returning to education

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Cost (financial aid available)
Supports available (childcare)
Course delivery (full time, part time, online, fit with lifestyle)
Course specifications (meets needs, qualifications)
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Factors that influence equality in education

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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)

27
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Why do girls out perform boys in exams

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Read more
Concentrate more
Better behaviour 
Spend more time on hw
Girls mature earlier and so recognise the importance
28
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Groups that experience inequality in opportunities in education

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Early school leavers
SEN
Students of immigrant families

29
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Initiatives for improving access to education (primary and secondary)

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Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance
Home School Community Liaison Scheme (HSCL)
Education welfare services of TUSLA
DEIS programme
Examination systems
LCA

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To be eligible for Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance

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Receiving certain social welfare payments

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Home School Community Liaison Scheme

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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

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Education welfare services of the child and family agency

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Encourages regular school attendance
Follow up on absences (20 days or more missed)
Monitors children who are homeschooled, receiving certain minimum education

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DEIS, what does this scheme stand for

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Delivering equality of opportunity in school

34
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What is the DEIS Scheme

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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

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Equality in examination systems

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Levels
Accommodations e.g. scribe, spelling and Grammer waiver
Practical and all exams allow marks to be obtained before the written exam

36
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Initiatives for improving access to education (third level)

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Higher education access route (hear)
Disability access route to education (dare)
Student grant scheme
Back to education allowance (BTEA)

37
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What is the HEAR scheme

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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

38
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What is the DARE scheme

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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

39
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What is the student grant scheme

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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

40
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What is Youth Reach

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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+)

41
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What qualifications can be obtained in youth reach and VTOS

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Junior cert
Leaving cert
LCA
QQI Further education and training awards

42
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Who funds youth reach and VTOS

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Department of education and skills

Managed by education and training boards

43
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What is VTOS

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Education and training opportunities to unemployment (over 21) who have received social welfare payments for at least 6 months

44
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What does VTOS stand for

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Vocational training opportunities scheme

45
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What is springboard

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Offers free places for unemployed in higher education certificates, degrees and masters
Must have had previous employment and job seeking and available to work

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