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Junior Cycle Subject Choice 2020
WELCOME
Agenda
• We will look at;
• Junior Cycle
• Subjects that are available to study
•
• Briefly look at sources of information for subjects
• Making an Informed Choice and how this will
impact Leaving Cert choices
• Subject Choice - the process
JUNIOR CYCLE FRAMEWORK
Help Students become better learners
and develop a love of learning
PURPOSE Provide a solid foundation for further
study
OF THE
JUNIOR To develop skills for learning and life
CYCLE
To support learning through improved
reporting to both students and parents
Subjects
Short Courses
CURRICULUM
Other areas of learning
Wellbeing
School will offer 16 different subjects
Subjects Students will complete 8 for their JC
All subjects have been revised with
new curriculum specifications
Information on each subject
available on curriculumonline.ie
Short courses are units of work of 100 hours in duration outside of
the traditional subjects.
The NCCA have currently designed some such courses.
SHORT
COURSES SCS offer the following short courses: Artistic Performance -
Music, Artistic Performance - Art, Artistic Performance -
Drama, Digital Media Literacy, Coding, SPHE, CSPE, PE
Information on each short course available on
curriculumonline.ie
WELLBEING • The four main pillars of the junior cycle Wellbeing programme are ➢ Civic, Social and Political Education (CSPE), ➢ Physical Education (PE), ➢ Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) and Guidance education. • Other subjects, short courses and units of learning can also contribute to a school’s Wellbeing programme. • Schools have the flexibility to develop their own Wellbeing programme based on the needs of the students.
ASSESSMENT • Final terminal examination – SEC corrected • Assessment Task – SEC corrected • Classroom Based Assessment – School Corrected • Ongoing Formative Assessment • Self- evaluation and peer evaluation
Opportunities to demonstrate learning in ways other than pen and
paper - Examples include; projects, oral tasks, practical work,
investigations.
There will be two CBA’s, one in 2nd year and one in 3rd year.
ASSESSMENT A menu of CBA’s will be set out each year by the NCCA.
- CBA
Graded by teacher and Reported as part of the JCPA
Criteria for assessment will be set out to support teachers in making
judgements about the quality of student work.The Assessment Task is a written task
specified by the NCCA completed by
students during class time in 3rd year.
It is not marked by the class teacher, but is
ASSESSMENT sent to the State Examinations Commission
- AT for marking alongside the final examination.
The weighting of the AT will be determined
as each subject specification is developed
(10%)GRADING • SEC • Distinction 90-100% • Higher Merit 75-89% • Merit 55-74% • Achieved 40-54% • Partially Achieved 20-39% • Not Graded 0-19% CBA – SHORT COURSES • Exceptional • Above Expectations • In line with Expectations • Yet to meet Expectations
OTHER AREAS OF LEARNING Students record other learning experiences. Examples include involvement in school activities such as science fairs, school trips, musicals, membership of student leadership teams, clubs, extra-curricular
Achievement and Progress
New grading system
REPORTING
Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement -
JCPA
State Examination – CBA – Short
Courses – Other Learning ExperiencesSubject Choice
Path through Skibbereen
Community School
1st Yr 2nd Yr 3rd Yr 4th Yr 5TH YR
6TH YR
At various stages along the way students
choose their subject choicesSubject Choice First Year ➢Students sample all subjects Second & Third year ➢Students do 4 core exam subjects + choose 4 option subjects, 1 being French or Spanish + at least 1 short course + Wellbeing : non-exam C.S.P.E, P.E, R.E, S.P.H.E & Learning to Learn Module
Core Subjects – (compulsory)
• 4 Subjects
• Irish
• English
• Maths
• Science
• + Wellbeing : non-exam
• + C.S.P.E, P.E, R.E, S.P.H.E &
Learning to Learn Module :
non-examOptional Subjects • Choose 4 – 1 must be French or Spanish • Open choice for 3 • Visual Art • Business Studies • Engineering • French • Geography • Graphics • History • Home Economics • Music • Spanish • Wood Technology
Choose Coding
1 ……
Digital Media
Artistic performance Art
Short
Courses Artistic performance Music
Artistic Performance Drama
Healthy Living (PE)Core:
• English
Senior Cycle • Irish
– 7 subjects • Maths
+ Choose 4 Optional Subjects1. Agricultural Science
2. Biology
SENIOR CYCLE OPTIONAL SUBJECTS
3. Chemistry Science
4. Physics
5. French
Languages
6. Spanish
7. Construction Studies
Study 4 from 8. Design & Comm. Graphics Practical
9. Engineering
(if available!) 10. Art Creative
11. Music
12. Accounting
13. Business Business
14. Economics Studies
15. Geography
16. History Humanities
17. Social & Scientific
18. LCVP (extra)Subjects Leading onto Senior Cycle
• JC Home Economics becomes LC Social & Scientific.
A good and interested student could take LC Social & Scientific
without having done JC Home Economics.
• It would be possible for a student to take L.C Art without JC Art.
• Business and Economics may be studied at LC without having
done JC Business Studies but Accounting would be v difficult to
take up.
• Practical Subjects: a student who has not taken Wood
Technology/ Engineering / Graphics for JC would find the
corresponding LC practical subjects very difficult.
• French / Spanish: May take forward to Leaving Cert only if
studied at JC.Factors to be considered.
Interest
➢ Interest: Choose the subjects you like best.
➢ Ability/Aptitude.
➢ Necessary for course /career?
Work
➢ Desirable for a course /career? Motivation
HardHow Parents can help • Encourage thought, provide support • Ask questions about how they like to learn new things? • Be aware of good and bad reasons for choosing a subject (e.g. friends, teacher)
Reflect . . . Think about your Son/Daughter’s interests and how they learn. Have them ask themselves the following questions: • Do I enjoy this subject? • Do my strengths/talents/attributes reflect this subject? • Am I choosing because of friends/teachers? • Will I be motivated to achieve ? • Is there a chance I might need it for further study/career? • Am I keeping my options open?
Resources to assist in Subject Choice online ➢ www.curriculumonline.ie (allows you to see what is involved in the JC subject) ➢ www.jct.ie information on the new junior cycle ➢ www.careersportal.ie (very comprehensive and links to NCCA’s curriculum on line fact sheets) ➢ Information on the % of grades awarded in each subject is available on www.examinations.ie and gives access to past exam papers
Screen shot of www.jct.ie website • Junior Cycle framework • Full subject specification • Key dates for CBA’s • Information leaflets on each subject
• BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT
• HOW ITS USEFUL
• CAREERS IT CONNECTS WITH
• LINKS TO FULL SUBJECT
CURRICULUMAdvice on Subject Choice ➢Do the research – this is hugely important ➢Be realistic about ability and possible future course and career choice ➢Closing date for options is Wednesday 29th 2019 ➢Once Y2 begins, students should try and stick with a subject and give it their best as too much uncertainty and indecision may be detrimental in the long term
Key piece of advice
Do a subject because you like it and are
happy to work at itVisual Art Aim: “This course aims to develop the expressive, communicative and functional modes of art, craft and design in the individual within the art class with drawing as the central activity.”. Four main areas: 1. Art (drawing: life, still life) 2. Design (layout, composition, lettering) 3. Crafts (pottery, puppetry, embroidery & collage etc) 4. History & Appreciation Examination: CBA 1 (2nd Year) From Process to Realisation CBA 2 (3rd Year) Communicate & Reflect SEC Examination: No assessment Task or Final Drawing Examination. Students must submit 2 Artifacts + a Communicate & Reflect Form in 3rd year Careers/Courses: Graphic Design, Film, Animation, Teaching. https://curriculumonline.ie/Junior-cycle/Junior-Cycle-Subjects/Visual-Art/Rationale/
Business Studies
Business Studies is concerned with understanding the environment in which business
operates including households.
3 Main Sections:
1) Personal Finance
2) Our Economy
3) Enterprise
Examination :
CBA 1 (2nd Year) Business in Action
CBA 2 (3rd Year) Presentation
SEC Examination:90% Written Test (1 Common Paper).
10% Assessment Task
Careers / Courses : Accounting, Banking, Bookkeeping, Administration, Insurance, Sales,
Marketing, Customs and Excise, Taxation and Law.
https://curriculumonline.ie/Junior-cycle/Junior-Cycle-Subjects/Business-Studies/Rationale/Modern Foreign Languages
Compulsory that a foreign language is kept on for Junior Cycle - Choice between
French or Spanish.
3 Strands: 1) Communicative Competence 2) Language Awareness
3) Socio-cultural Knowledge & Cultural Awareness
For 4 of the 7 universities you need a foreign language (exceptions: Science, Nursing
and Engineering).
Examination :
CBA 1 (2nd Year) Oral Examination
CBA 2 (3rd Year) Language Portfolio
SEC Examination:90% Final Exam (1 Common Paper). (Aural 35%)
10% Assessment Task
Careers/Courses: European Studies, Marketing, Hotel Management, Translation,
EU, Teaching, Cadets, Tourism & Leisure.
https://curriculumonline.ie/Junior-cycle/Junior-Cycle-Subjects/Modern-Foreign-
Languages/Rationale/Engineering In Engineering you will learn how to work with metal and assemble different parts. Plastics and wood are also investigated. What will you do: ➢ examine properties of metal/wood/plastics ➢ examine how things work ➢ freehand sketching ➢ joining and assembling materials ➢ learn about basic electronic components Examination: CBA 1 (2nd Year) Engineering in Action CBA 2 (3rd Year) Research & Development SEC Examination: Project 70% & Written Examination 30% Careers/Courses: Aircraft Technician, Fitter/Turner, Industrial Design / Operatives, Mechanics, Mechanical Production, Structural and Civil Engineer, Toolmaker and Welder. https://curriculumonline.ie/Junior-cycle/Junior-Cycle-Subjects/Engineering/Rationale/
Graphics In Technical Graphics you will learn how to represent 3-D objects on paper and on computer. What will you do: ➢produce neat drawings of everyday items ➢create models on the computer ➢sketching, colouring and shading of objects ➢make cardboard / paper cut-outs of items Examination: CBA 1 (2nd Year) Communication through Sketching CBA 2 (3rd Year) Graphical Presentation Skills SEC Examination: Project 70% & Written Examination 30% Careers/Courses: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Product Design, Quantity Surveyor, Draughtsman, Graphic Design and Teaching . https://curriculumonline.ie/Junior-cycle/Junior-Cycle-Subjects/Graphics/Rationale/
Wood Technology In Woodwork you will learn to design small projects and the skills required to use tools and equipment to make your designs. Main sections: 1) Examine trees & the environment 2) Sketching 3) Design Project & Folder 4) Woodwork theory Examination: CBA 1 (2nd Year) Wood Science in our Environment CBA 2 (3rd Year) Student Self-analysis & Evaluation SEC Examination: Project 70% & Written Examination 30% Careers/Courses: Sustainable Energy Consultant, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Quantity Surveyor, Site Foremen, Plumber, Carpenter, Joiner. https://curriculumonline.ie/Junior-cycle/Junior-Cycle-Subjects/WoodTechnology/Rationale/
Geography
Geography is the study of the Earth’s landscapes, peoples, places, and
environments. It adheres to the scientific method and pursues scientific principles
and logic. The study of geography empowers the person to explore and understand
the world around them.
What will you learn?
1. The Human Habitat - Processes and Change
2. Population, Settlement Patterns and Urbanisation
3. Patterns in Economic Activity
Examination : 90% Written Test (1 Common Paper).
10% Assessment Task
Careers/Courses: Town planning, Teaching, Engineering, Geology.
https://curriculumonline.ie/Junior-cycle/Junior-Cycle-Subjects/Geography/History
What will you learn?
How we find out about the past: historian, ancient civilisation – a,
medieval society, renaissance.
Studies of Change: exploration, reformation, plantation in Ireland
Modern Ireland: 20th century, international relations.
Examination : 90% Written Test (1 Common Paper).
10% Assessment Task
Careers/Courses: Local Government, Law, Media,
Archaeology, Museum Work, Librarian, Civil Service.
https://curriculumonline.ie/Junior-cycle/Junior-Cycle-Subjects/History/Rationale/Home Economics
Junior Cycle Home Economics develops the knowledge, understanding, skills
and values necessary to achieve optimal, healthy and sustainable living for
every person as an individual, and as a member of families and society.
3 Strands:
1) Food, Health & Culinary skills
2) Responsible Family living
3) Textiles & Craft
Examination:
CBA 1 (2nd Year) Creative Textiles
CBA 2 (3rd Year) Food Literacy Skills Brief
SEC Examination: Cookery Exam 50% & Written Exam 50%
https://curriculumonline.ie/Junior-cycle/Junior-Cycle-Subjects/Home-
Economics/Rationale/Music In Junior Certificate Music, you will sing and possibly learn how to play an instrument.You will listen to many types of music such as pop, classical and traditional Irish music.You will also start composing. What will you do: ➢ about many types of music ➢ how to read and write music ➢ how to sing songs and maybe how to ➢ play an instrument. Examination: CBA 1 (2nd Year) Composition Portfolio CBA 2 (3rd Year) Programme Note (Leads on to Practical Exam) SEC Examination: Practical Exam 30% & Written Examination 70% Careers/Courses: Composer, Conductor, Sound Engineer, Primary School Teaching, Drama & Theatre & Communications. https://curriculumonline.ie/Junior-cycle/Junior-Cycle-Subjects/Home-Economics/Rationale/
Coding
• Fundamental understanding of how computer hardware and software
operate and relate to everyday life.
• Problem solving and computational thinking skills are developed in
this course as students build and create software projects using their
own ideas and imagination.
• Aim
• develop the student's ability to formulate problems logically; to design, write
and test code through the development of programs, apps, games,
animations or websites.
• 3 Strands - Computer science introduction, Let’s get connected and Coding
at the next level.
Examination: Classroom Based Assessment
● Careers/Courses: offering insight into possible future studies in computer
science and software engineering.Digital Media Literacy • This short course aims to extend and refine students’ ability to use digital technology, communication tools, and the internet creatively, critically and safely, • The specification for this junior cycle short course in digital media literacy develops in students a greater sense of what it takes to thrive in a digital environment through four inter-connected strands: • My digital world; • Following my interests online; • Checking the facts and • Publishing myself. Examination: Classroom Based Assessment
PE – Physical Education • In this short course, students learn to appreciate the importance of regular health-enhancing physical. • It aims to develop students as knowledgeable, skilful and creative participants who are confident and competent to perform in a range of activities safely. • The specification is structured around four strands: • Physical activity for health and wellbeing; • Games; • Individual and team challenges; and • Dance and gymnastics. Examination: Classroom Based Assessment
Artistic Performance • This short course in artistic performance aims to engage students in artistic practices with others, by offering a structure that can be used to facilitate collaborative and individual imaginative and creative initiatives, leading to a group performance. • In SCS this course is offered across 3 disciplines – • Art, • Music, • Drama • The specification is structured around three strands: Experiencing the arts, • Planning and preparing and • Participation and performance. • Examination: Classroom Based Assessment
How this will affect college
choices?
● Irish, English, third language required by NUI (UCD,
UCC, NUIM, NUIG) except Art, Science, Nursing &
Engineering.
● Exceptions TCD, UL, DCU and Institutes of
Technology.
● Note: A foreign language is required for most
healthcare courses (Medicine; Dentistry; Veterinary;
Pharmacy; Speech Therapy; Physiotherapy). Some
exceptions (e.g. Nursing).
● It is possible to get into the 4 NUI colleges (UCC;
UCD; NUIG; NUI Maynooth) with an NUI Irish
exemption.Some Specific Course Requirements ●Primary Teaching: H4 in Irish. ●Commerce: Accounting (NUIG): H4 in Accounting. ●Home Economics (2nd level teaching): O6 Lab. Science or Home Ec. ●Business Studies: O5 or H3 in Maths (no Business subject required). ●Engineering: H5 in Maths for some courses. L8 – HL , L7/6 – OL ●Human Nutrition and Dietetics (DIT): H5 in Chemistry. ●Physio: (UL): O4/H3 in one of Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Ag. Science. ●Physio (TCD): 2 H5 from Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Ag. Science/Maths. ●Physio (RCSI): H4 in one of Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Ag. Science. ●Pharmacy (UCC): H5 in Chemistry & in either Physics or Biology. ●General Nursing: O6 in one of Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Ag. Science. ●Veterinary Medicine: H5 in Chemistry . ●* Medicine (RCSI): O6 in one of Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Ag. Science (UCC): 2 Sciences (Chem +) (Others): 6 yrs (O6 in Sc. Subj.) / 5 yrs (2 Sc. Subj.) ●Science: O6 in one of Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Ag. Science. 2 Sciences desirable? H5 in Maths (UL) H7 or O3 in Maths (UCD). Cadetships in the Defence Forces: Minimum: 3H5 & 3O6. Passes in Maths, Continental Language and English or Irish.
The Process on line via the
Schools websiteThe Process- what next ➢ Subject bands are decided based on students preferences. ➢ Class size restrictions- especially for practical subjects ➢ Deadline of Monday 2nd March 2020 ➢ If students miss the deadline they must choose from bands
SUBJECT BANDS
Example
• BAND 1 Business – Geography – History- French – Spanish
• BAND 2 Art – Business – History – Home-Econ – Wood –
Engin – TG
• BAND 3 Business – Home-Econ – Wood – Engin – Music – TG
• BAND 4 Art – Business – History – Home-Econ – Wood –
EnginThank you for your attendance tonight
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