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Introduction Ms. Sara Watson Leaving Certificate Applied Co-ordinator

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

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

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

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

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

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

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gives educationally challenged students an opportunity to achieve

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