ELECTIVE education Flashcards
main functions of education
socialisation
agent of social control
assists a childs development
provides preparation for work
education as a method of socialisation
socialisation is a process by which an individual learns the norms, values, customs and social skills appropriate to behave in a manner acceptable in society
formal: in class, eg developing moral values through SPHE curriculum
informal: hidden curriculum, eg ability to share and be punctual
rewards and sanctions encourage children to conform
a well planned education system produces well socialised individuals
physical development through education
development of skills eg hand eye co-ordination
balance and agility through PE
motor skills and co ordination through practical classes eg home ec
intelectual development through education
provides access to resources such as computers that may not be available at home
challenges and tests the intellect through subjects
provides tests and homework which allows achievement of full potential
healthy competition instils motivation
emotional development through education
helps gain independence from parents
develop relationships outside the home, so can develop awareness of feelings of others and empathy
provides emotional health and well being classes eg managing stress
if attending mixed sex schools helps friendships -benefits in future workplace
moral development through education
schools have an ethos outlining their beliefs, customs and moral thinking which students are expected to conform to
rules teach children how to function well and live by laws and norms
examine moral dilemmas in SPHE/religion
factors that influence educational achievement
childs ability parents attitudes family size peer group attitude school environment
benefits of pre school education
improves physical development through play
develops social skills through interaction with other students
enhances intellectual development
develops self confidence and independence
ECCE
early childhood care and education scheme
- 3 hours free 5 days a week
- offered to children of pre school age until primary school, granted they are not older than 5 yrs 6mths by end
- schools must meet síolta standards
- special students can avail of the access and inclusion model
supports provided in second level schools for special needs students
learning support/resource teachers
multi-sensory rooms
adapted furniture and equipment
assistive technology eg software with zoom text feature
visiting teacher services provide support for children with visual/hearing impairments
factors to consider when choosing school
location in relation to home and work, travel distance
qualifications of the staff, staff to child ratio, safety regulations
age and numbers of children attending the school
does pre school adhere to Síolta regulations
supports that improve the accessibility of second level education
examinations: level differentiation, practical subjects and projects
homework clubs, DEIS, breakfast clubs
back to school payments eg back to school clothing and footwear allowance
free exams for those with medical card
how education prepares an individual for employment
socialisation
educational programmes eg TY, LCVP, career guidance, LCA
personal qualities develop eg self discipline, punctuality
sna
special needs assistant
factors that cause increased demand for adult education
increases chance of employment
technological changes
self fulfilment
gain/add to qualifications
