Improvements In The Provision Of Education Flashcards
List the measures that have improved the Irish education system
(7)
Free primary and post-primary education
Development of school transport system
Government investment in education
Increased special needs resources
A new range of courses in post-primary school
Greater range of third-level courses and adult education courses
Easier access to third-level education
How has free primary and post-primary education improved the level of education in Ireland?
(2)
Free primary and post-primary education was introduced in the 1960s
Since then every child in Ireland is entitled to free, state run primary and post-primary education
What forms of education are free in Ireland?
2
Primary school
Post-primary school
Since when has primary and secondary school been free?
Since the 1960s
What type of education is every child entitled to in Ireland?
Free, state run primary and secondary education
How has the development of school transport systems improved the level of education in Ireland?
(2)
School transport systems particularly in rural areas have been developed
This provides subsidised school transport for students who live away from their local school
In what areas in particular have school transport systems been developed?
In rural areas
What does the school transport system provide to students?
Subsidised transport
To what type of students is the school transport system aimed at?
Students who live away from their local school
How has government investment in education improved the level of education in Ireland?
(2)
The government has invested in education
This pays for the upkeep of school buildings and equipment, staffing and running costs
What does the investment in education made by the government pay for?
(4)
Upkeep of buildings
Upkeep of equipment
Staffing
Running costs
What pays for the upkeep of school buildings and equipment, the staffing of school buildings and the running cost of schools?
Government investment
How do increased special needs resources improve the level of education in Ireland?
(2)
There has been increased resources in the area of special needs education
Resources available include special needs assistants and resource teachers
What special needs resources have been increased?
2
Special needs assistants
Resource teachers
How does the introduction of a new range of courses in secondary school improve the level of education?
(3)
There has been the introduction of a new range of courses such as Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA) and the Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP) at second level
These aim to accommodate the varying learning styles and ability levels among students
These aim to encourage students to remain in full-time education for longer
Give the names of two courses introduced for the leaving cert.
Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA)
Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP)
What does LCA stand for?
Leaving Certificate Applied
What does LCVP stand for?
Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme
What are the aims of LCA and LCVP?
2
To accommodate the varying learning styles and ability levels among students
To encourage students to remain in full-time education for longer
How does a greater range of third level courses and adult education courses improve the level of education?
There is now a greater range of third-level courses and adult education courses to meet the demands of a skills-based job market
Why is a greater range of third-level courses and adult education courses needed?
To meet the demands of a skills-based job market
How does easier access to third level education improve the level of education in the country?
(4)
There is now easier access to third level education
This has been done by:
- eliminating third-level fees
- the provision of state financial assistance e.g. the student grant scheme
- the provision of admission schemes, e.g. Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) scheme
How has access to third level education been made easier?
3
By eliminating third-level fees
Through the provision of state financial assistance e.g. the student grant scheme
Through the provision of admission schemes, e.g. Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) scheme
Name one way the state financially assists students in third level education.
The student grant scheme
Name one admission scheme students can use to enter college.
Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) scheme
What does DARE stand for?
Disability Access Route to Education scheme
