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Teaching the Leaving Teaching the Leaving
Certificate Vocational Certificate Vocational
ProgrammeProgramme
January/February 2008January/February 2008
Supporting our LCVP Teachers
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LCVP Resource CD
The LCVP Syllabus
LCVP Programme Statement
Link Module IPreparation for the World of Work
Link Module IIEnterprise Education
Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit4
READING
HEARING WORDS
LOOKING AT PICTURES
WATCHING A VIDEO
LOOKING AT AN EXHIBIT
WATCHING A DEMONSTRATION
SEEING IT DONE ON LOCATION
PARTICIPATING IN A DISCUSSION
GIVING A TALK
DOING A DRAMATIC PRESENTATION
SIMULATING THE REAL EXPERIENCE
DOING THE REAL THING
PASSIVE
ACTIVE
AFTER TWO WEEKS WE TEND TO REMEMBER…….
10% of what we read
20% of what we hear
30% of what we see
ACTIVE LEARNING
50% of what we see and hear
70% of what we say
90% of what we say or do
Adapted from Edgar Dale Audio Visual Methods in Teaching Holt, Rinehart and Winston
Preparation for the World of Work
Purpose
The Link Module, Preparation The Link Module, Preparation for thefor the World of Work, is World of Work, is designed to provide thedesigned to provide the student student with a general knowledge of the with a general knowledge of the world of work, the skills to findworld of work, the skills to find employment employment and and experience in experience in an adult working environment.an adult working environment.
Preparation for the World of Work
Unit 1 Introduction to Working Life
Unit 2 Job Seeking Skills
Unit 3 Career Investigation
Unit 4 Work Placement
Link Modules AssessmentPortfolio of Coursework
Core Items
• CV• Career Investigation• Enterprise/Action Plan• Summary Report
Options - any two from:-• Diary of Work Experience• Enterprise Report• Recorded
Interview/Presentation• Report on “My Own Place”
Preparing Portfolio Items
Programme Statement
NCCA Guidelines
DES Guidelines and Circulars
Investigating the Local Area
Local Area Investigation
My Own My Own PlacePlace
Social Services&Job Creation agencies
Agencies providingTransport
Potential for Tourism
Financial Institutions
Agencies involved inIndustrial Relations
Main Sources of Employment
PrincipalEconomic Activities
Voluntary Bodies
Range of Enterprises
Think, Pair, Share
(Lyman & McTighe, 1988)
Module 1 Unit 1 Introduction to Working Life
1.1 Identify the main sources of employment in the local area
1.2 Identify the main social services and job creation agencies
in the local area
1.3 Identify the main agencies that provide transport in the
local area
1.4 Identify the main financial institutions servicing the needs
of the local area
1.5 Identify the main agencies involved in industrial relations
in the local area
1.6 Identify the principal economic activities of the local area
1.7 Evaluate the potential for tourism in the local area
Investigating My Own Place
Investigating My Own Place
Module 2 Unit 2 Local Business Enterprises2.1 Identify a range of enterprises in the local community
Module 2 Unit 3 Local Voluntary Organisations/CommunityEnterprises3.1 Identify the voluntary bodies that carry out community work in the locality3.2 Describe the work carried out be a range of voluntary groups in the locality
Preparation for the World of Work
Additional points in Unit 1:Main differences between school and workEmployment, unemployment, rights and responsibilities of Employee and Employer, Contract of EmploymentProtection of Young Persons Employment Act 1996Understand current Health and Safety regulations in workplacesRole-play a situation that could give rise to a dispute in the workplace/Trade UnionsUnderstand issues relating to diversity in the workplace and Employment Equality ActArrange a visit to a training scheme in the locality and/or invite an appropriate speaker from such an organisation to visit the group in the school
Exploring the Local CommunityMy Own Place
OptionsA broad definition of “My Own Place” is envisaged, enabling students from different school settings to interpret their local area in a variety of ways:
Our local town or village Our local parish or townland The area around our school Selected locations in a large urban area
e.g. Class Survey, My Route to School, Street Survey, Local Shopping Centre/ Industrial Estate
Methodologies for Investigating “My Own Place”
Local Area Investigation….a starting point for ….
My Own My Own PlacePlace
Visit In
Potential for tourism in the area
Community Enterprise
Career Investigation
Work Experience
Visit out to Local Enterprise
Issues in the areaEnterprise Activity
Job Seeking Skills
Local Area Investigation
A starting point for teaching “Job Seeking Skills”
Module 1 Unit 2 Job – Seeking Skills
2.1 Recognise the different ways in which job vacancies are
advertised
2.2 Apply for a job by letter, telephone and email
2.3 Complete an application form
2.4 Compile and create a curriculum vitae in word processed
format
2.5 Explain how to prepare for a job interview
2.6 Engage in a simulated job interview
Job - Seeking Skills
Job Seeking SkillsModule 1 Unit 2 Job – Seeking Skills2.1 Recognise the different ways in which job vacancies are advertised
Looking for a Job
Newspapers (national & local) Radio Noticeboards Internet Notices in shop windows Journals Recruitment Fairs Word of Mouth Other
Recruitment Websites
www.irishjobs.ie www.monster.ie www.jobs.ie www.loadzajobs.ie www.staff.ie www.recruitireland.com
Job Advertisements
Skills Qualities Box Number Personnel Manager Human Resources Manager Referee SAE References
Methods of Applying for Jobs
Curriculum Vitae Application Form Letter of Application Email Walk in Interviews Telephone Interview Other
Job Applications
Applying for this Job Information Required
Curriculum Vitae
A core portfolio item
Curriculum Vitae
Assessment Criteria (pg 47 PS)
Generate a word processed document with a clear and consistent layout
Choose font, format and language appropriate to the task content
Select relevant information, categorise under appropriate headings and arrange in appropriate order
Communicate concisely and accurately using correct grammar, spelling and punctuation
Highlight personal skills and qualities in an imaginative way
Curriculum Vitae
Core Item 2 A4 Pages Regular Font – Times New Roman
“My Own Place”
Plan Summary Report – Provided you don’t submit a ‘My Own Place’ Report in Options
Recorded Interview My Own Place Report
Report on “My Own Place”
An optional portfolio item
Report on “My Own Place”Assessment Criteria (pg 53 PS)
Generate a document with a clear and consistent layout Identify the local area under investigation Define aims / objectives and scope of the investigation Outline the methods used to collect information about the local area Describe and out – of – school group activity undertaken as part of the
investigation Analyse the information gathered and select relevant material Identify and analyse an important issue relevant to the local area Use maps, charts, tables, diagrams, pictures, as appropriate to support
and illustrate main findings Link the activity to learning in the relevant Leaving Certificate subjects Describe and evaluate personal contribution to the investigation Draw conclusions and make recommendations appropriate to the
investigation
Report on “My Own Place”
Optional Item in the Portfolio 50 marks Word processed 1000 – 1500 words Number pages Headings and subheadings
Template
Title Page Table of Contents Introduction Aims / Objectives Research Methods Out – of – School Activity Main findings of the investigation Analysis of a local issue Link to learning Personal Contribution to investigation Conclusions & Recommendations Evaluation
See grid page 148 NCCA Assessment Guidelines
Career Investigation
Preparation for the World of WorkUnit 3 Career Investigation
This unit introduces students to the skills of career research and planning and should be related to their aptitudes, interests and choice of Leaving Certificate subjects with particular reference to their Vocational Subject Grouping (VSG)
Rationale
The ability to research and plan a career is an essential life long skill
Students need to know how to access information about career opportunities and to develop self-awareness to evaluate vocational options open to them
Career Investigation
Generate a document with a clear and consistent layout Describe a specific career concisely and accurately Identify and categorise skills, qualifications and training
relevant to the selected career Describe two pathways to the selected career Evaluate the selected career in the light of personal aptitude,
interests and choice of Leaving Certificate subjects Present clear evidence of interaction with adults other than
teachers in a relevant out of class learning experience Evaluate the experience of undertaking a career
investigation
Assessment Criteria (pg 49 PS)Assessment Criteria (pg 49 PS)
Career Investigation Core Item Word processed document 300 – 600 words in length
Audio cassette tape 3-5 minute interview
Possible Template Title Description of Career Skills and Qualities Qualifications and Training / Two Pathways Interaction Evaluation of a) Career in light of personal aptitude,
interests and choice of LC subjects and b) skills developed and insights gained from the experience of undertaking the career investigation
Prior to WORK EXPERIENCE
Revise the following:
Legislation Communications Teamwork Leadership Entrepreneurship Referees Interview skills Planning – revise for all activities Evaluation – revise for all activities Exam Questions
Methodologies
• Pair work
• Jigsaw method
• Templates
Work ExperienceConsiderations
Who organises work experience? How do students look for WE? 5th or 6th Year? What time of year? How long is the placement? Who contacts the employers? (before, during and after)
Is the employer required to fill in a report on the work experience?
Who discusses the report with the student? Insurance arrangements Safe Pass Are students aware of Health & Safety legislation?
Work ExperienceConsiderations
What SLO’s will the activity cover? What resources will you use to prepare students for this activity? How will students record their experiences during the work
placement/work shadow? Will the students interview someone for their Career
Investigation during the work placement/work shadow? What portfolio items will they complete? Who is responsible for overseeing the writing up of portfolio
items? What aspects of the written exam will be incorporated into the
activity
DIARY OF WORK EXPERIENCEAssessment Criteria (pg 50 PS)
Generate a document with a clear and consistent layout Name and give a concise description of the work
experience placement Provide an explanation of why the placement was selected Give a sequential, day-to-day account of the experience Analyse personal performance Evaluate the experience in the light of personal vocational
aspirations Apply what has been learned to work at home, in school
and in the community
DIARY OF WORK EXPERIENCE
Word processed/handwritten 1000 – 1500 words Layout
Introductory Section3 dated entriesEvaluationAppendices kept to a minimum
TEMPLATE
Name and description of placement Reasons for selection Sequential day-to-day account Analysis of personal performance Evaluation in light of career aspirations Application
LCVP Written Exam
Link Modules AssessmentWritten Examination
Section A - Audio Visual• Video sequence of an enterprise
Section B - Case Study• Received 4 weeks in advance
Section C - General Questions• Choice of 4 questions from 6
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