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Unlocking Potential: The Benefits of the Leaving Certificate Applied Program

The Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA) is a unique two-year program designed to prepare students for adult life and the workforce. It provides a valuable alternative for students who may not be well-suited to traditional Leaving Certificate paths. Focusing on practical skills and real-world problem-solving, the LCA recognizes diverse talents and promotes communication, decision-making, and personal development. With a broad curriculum, including vocational training, IT, art, and languages, the LCA empowers students through continuous assessment and hands-on learning, paving the way for success in their future endeavors.

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Unlocking Potential: The Benefits of the Leaving Certificate Applied Program

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  1. Introduction Ms. Sara Watson Leaving Certificate Applied Co-ordinator

  2. What is the Leaving Certificate Applied? • It is a distinct, self-containedtwo-year Leaving Certificate programme aimed at preparing students for adult and working life • It emphasises forms of achievement and excellence which the established Leaving Certificate has not recognised in the past

  3. Who would benefit most? • Students who are not adequately catered for by other Leaving Certificate programmes • Students who choose not to opt for those programmes

  4. Rationale • Prepares students for adult and working life • Recognise talents of all pupils • Promotes communication and decision making • Applies knowledge and skills to the solution of real problems

  5. Curriculum • Vocational Preparation & Guidance • English & Communication • Mathematical Applications • Information technology • Art Craft & Design • Hotel catering & Tourism • Drama • Gaeilge • Spanish • Leisure & Recreation • Social Education • Science • ICT Skills • Religion Homework is BOTH Written And Practical

  6. Key Course Content • student centred curriculum • Continuous Assessment (Interview/Oral/Written examinations) • personal and social development • integration across the curriculum • team work • basic skills (literacy) • active teaching/learning methodologies • reflection • links with the community CF

  7. Key Assessment Principles • System levels to Achieveable Goals • Good Self Esteem • Gaining Self Confidence

  8. Work Experience Key Feature • y

  9. Key Benefits • y

  10. Destination of Students • y

  11. Key Benefits • y

  12. gives educationally challenged students an opportunity to achieve

  13. This could be the best option for your daughter

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