Classroombased assessments during second and third year, students complete a number of classroombased assessments. Each statement is defined or described by a series of learning targets. First year students listen to books on cd for a period of three weeks per class. Like the subject inspection reports on which it is based, this composite report analyses and comments on. English, irish, maths, re, sphe, cspe, home economics, materials. These are stored in the jcsp department and are given out to jcsp teachers at regular intervals to track the learning targets through statements of learning which are a great addition to the preparation for the new junior. Learning targets are specific, shortterm goals that lead to a statement.
Since then, more subjects have been added each year, and presently english, science, business studies, irish, modern languages, art, maths, home economics, history and music have are all being rolled out. Tables 1 and 2 on the following pages show how junior cycle home economics is linked to central features of learning and teaching in junior cycle. We teach the new jct courses at levels 1, 2 and 3 and our students work on key skills, statements of learning and short courses. Jcsp programme helps with purchasing of invaluable resources which will serve all home economic students for practical teaching and learning within the subject. Over 12,000 books were borrowed from the library last year and the borrowing levels continue to grow. Home economics he pdf file hejc1 i can apply practical life skills in everyday living draft hejc1. The annotations capture insights by the students teacher, using the. The pdst is funded by the teacher education section tes of the department of education and skills des and is managed by dublin west education centre. The jcsp is the first taste of examination research and project work for our first and second years. Currently the programme is operating in over 240 schools throughout the country.
On march 5 th, students attended the make a book exhibition at 4 star roganstown house hotel, with schools from dublin and monaghan. Home economics is an important subject as it has a direct relevance to the present and future life of every young person. Running initiatives keywords, dear, one book one read, reading corner etc. Welcome to the maths section of the junior cycle for teachers jct website. Links between junior cycle home economics and the statements of learning statements of learning.
Circular 642017 for students who commenced junior cycle in september 2017. In the majority of cases, the work in the students collection will arise from normal classwork, as the examples below illustrate. I think ear plugs will be required for any further trips. The learning statements for home economics can assist in breaking down the junior certificate home economics syllabus into manageable components. Introduction the jcsp promotes teaching methods which are. P colaiste mhuire coed is one of a large network of schools that. This initiative will introduce an imaginative and innovative dimension to cooking for jcsp students. Culhane embarked on a trip to cork city for the 2011 jcsp make a book exhibition. A handbook in home economics for junior high schools. The student creates, appreciates and critically interprets a wide range of texts. Now with over 100 member schools, the jcsp library project digital library continues to expand. Essentially a statement affirms that a student knows, understands or can do something. It originated in the early school leavers programmes initiated by the curriculum development unit.
The programme statement outlines the nature and content of the jcsp and the process of. Keep in mind, jcsp statements can be used in relation to this competition. Welcome to jcsp the junior certificate school programme what is the jcsp. Students complete statements which contain specific learning targets related to each subject.
Between the lines is a teacher resource book that outlines a wholeschool approach to literacy enhancement at junior cycle. As well as class teachers, the school has three parttime teachers of specialist subjects home economics, music and pe. It looks at the role of literacy in every classroom. It was one of the books on the reading list for the very successful reading challenge which was held earlier in the year. Literacy and numeracy related statements the boy in the striped pyjamas reading challenge book mark 55mm x 220mm pack of 20. Their recycled robot proved to be a very popular figure in dublin and enjoyed all the attention of 2,000 students. S chands isc economics for classes xi and xii has been revised strictly according to the latest syllabus prescribed by council for the indian school certificate examinations, new delhi. It was developed and is managed by professional librarians.
The school librarian works as part of a network of librarians in the jcsp demonstration library project. A statement is a general description of a particular area of knowledge, ability or skill. General running jcsp in schools students and jcsp statements, learning targets and profiling. This involved students making a project and a series of books. To provide pupils with knowledge and practical skills for application in life within the home and community to ensure that pupils will be capable of wise decision making in areas related to their personal resources.
Resources for developing a schoolwide literacy plan. Sticky maths facts resource book jcsp spelling journal working with others progress pads photocopy max 3 per school. Pdst, 14 joyce way, park west business park, dublin 2020. Junior cert schools programme it has been a very busy year for all involved in the jcsp. Learn chapter objectives supa economics with free interactive flashcards. Pupils in the secondary classes complete a junior certificate programme in home economics. Statements of learning the learning at the core of junior cycle is described in twentyfour statements of learning. There were no others over the three years i was there. Home economics book 1 meets all the requirements of the home economics core unit fibre and fabric technologies, which can be undertaken by students in grade 9 or 10. Teaching home economics anna maria cooley, cora marguerite. From theory to practice, your complete guide to understanding economics today. Heshe is responsible, together with key school staff, for drawing up and implementing library strategies to tackle the literacy difficulties experienced by many jcsp students. Jcsp is spread across all subjects with all teachers expected to teach their junior cycle curriculum as normal whilst at the same time ensuring that the jcsp statements are being included in their schemes of work.
This initiative will provide opportunities for schools to develop creative strategies or resources around the teaching of home economics. They each had a book token for 10 and purchased a book of their choice with the token. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the uk, depending on stock availability. The course meets the needs of students following resource and technology courses in home and family management.
Student are engaged in the jcsp programme in a select number of subjects depending on the needs of the student. This three book course provides a firm foundation in home economics to all lower secondary school students, particularly those going on to study home economics for cxc examinations. Jcsp statements completed were make a book and organising and planning of a school function. All schools introduce short courses into their curriculum. The students chose the topic of community and it was based on our school our village and our city. The new junior cycle is being rolled out on a phased basis, having began with english in 2015. Home economics departmental planning junior cycle for. Home economics supports a broad range of learning objectives at junior cycle. Entries can be individual or group and can be in irish or english. The library contains over 4,000 unique e book and audiobook titles with multiple copies of many of these. Students had to display and talk about their stories that they created under the theme of twisted fairytales. Colaiste pobail acla puts mutual respect and teamwork between staff and students to the fore. Each student has a book report which lists books read and marks out of ten. Rang aoghain produced a book but they also produced decorative foot stools in woodwork and two beautiful wall hangings in home economics.
Students also take part in various initiatives that are run by jcsp teachers during the school year. The junior certificate schools programme jcsp the junior certificate school programme jcsp is a national programme of the department of education and skills. Circulars relating to prescribed material for junior cycle english. Currently the programme is operating in over 240 schools throughout the. Beginning on a phased basis in september 2014, the new junior cycle features revised subjects and short courses, a focus on key skills, and new approaches to assessment and reporting. I was the only male, in the college studying home ec gordon sumner. Spsh home economics spsh information technology spsh mathematics. There were many other prizes also given out on the day to all students who participated in the spelling challenge and the number millionaire. The curriculum is mediated through selected statements and learning targets from the junior certificate school programme. The home economics department has developed its own safety statement and there is evidence of good health and safety practices in home economics classes. The 1st year jcsp students took part in the make a book exhibition held in the heritage hotel in portlaoise today. Subject statements and cross curricular statements recording achievements, profiling and certification rewards and celebrations. Jcsp programme helps with purchasing invaluable resources to aid in the teaching and learning of geography for present and future jcsp students. The shortest and surest way to understand basic economics.
Statements are divided into learning targets and are recorded in statement books that each student receives in first year. There is the possibility of more subjects being included in years to come. Guided by the principles of the school mission statement colaiste pobail acla will. Arthur flynn, well known author, visited the school on 22nd october, from 11. The home economics department provided refreshments afterwards for all who attended. Draft jcsp policy home saint dominics college ballyfermot. The school has a health and safety statement and the home economics teachers check their rooms on a regular basis and report any health and safety issues to the principal. We offer a second level education to students with physical and multiple disabilities. The junior certificate school programme jcsp is an intervention within the junior cycle that is aimed at students that are considered to be at risk of early school leaving. This was a very successful cross curricular project for our first year jcsp. English secondthird year planning junior cycle for. Circular 372018 for the student cohorts commencing junior cycle in 2018, 2019 and 2020 and presenting for examination in 2021, 2022 and 2023. A jcsp digital library has been set up for all students and teachers in the school.
The jcsp prepares our youngest students, through the invaluable and entertaining projects, like the make a book project, as well as through the discipline of achieving a range of jcsp statement, for the junior certificate examinations that most will sit. Class 2h enjoyed a trip to dublin in march for the make a book competition. The jcsp support service has developed several resources that you may find useful. Science jct statements compilation jct statements sjc1 to sjc4 st jct. Jcsp students will be placed in mixed ability classes and are targeted with supports and added resources as required.
The information from each project was then compiled into books calendars. Choose from 231 different sets of chapter objectives supa economics flashcards on quizlet. Students compile a collection of their texts in a variety of genres over time and choose two pieces to present for summative assessment. Page 128 it takes the fouryear highschool course as a basis and assumes that the length of the school year is from 36 to 40 weeks, that a period is from 40 to 60 minutes in length, and that the study is pursued for four or five periods a week. At the time of the evaluation home economics was not routinely included as a subject for studentprofiling purposes. Jcsp academic year 20152016 there are 53 students currently taking part in the jcsp.
Celebrity chef the funding for this initiative will provide schools with an opportunity to link with a local celebrity chef. For students, the new junior cycle means that the curriculum available in their schools is a mix of subjects and short courses as well as other learning experiences. All jcsp statements have been written by practising teachers. Science, home economics, spanish, french, music, computers, cspe. I trained as a middle school home economics teacher, at northern counties college of education, back in 1973 1976.
Students are afforded opportunities to undertake relevant jcsp subject statements in this area and to link with a range of crosscurricular statements also. Sample schemes of work and incidental inspections boards. Publication date 1966 topics home economics, home economics publisher edmonton, alta. Curriculum provision access focus through english, maths, geography, metalwork, woodwork, home economics, art. Common issues faced by all people living in society are explored. It aims to provide a curriculum framework that assists schools and teachers in making the junior certificate more accessible to those young people who may leave school without formal. Wood, home economics, history, geography, religion etc. They made each of the recipes in their home economics class and photographed them for the book. Through the various initiatives and resources the jcsp attempts to help young people experience success in school.
Junior certificate schools programme evaluation report. Schools begin the new english course, which will be subject to the specifications laid down by the ncca. Students drew out a map of the world and painted it and then each student visited the library and picked their favourite book. Students also complete a number of cross curricular statements such as the paired reading and make a book statements. The junior certificate school programme jcsp originated in a number of.
Each book of this series is enriched with economic explanation of both micro and macro economic theories, with practical examples, diagrams, mathematical. Schools have more freedom to design junior cycle programmes that meet the learning needs of all students. Junior certificate school programme initiatives pdst. Research, tradition and history site hearth contains the full text of core books and journals in the discipline of home economics and related fields from 1850 to 1950. Education, science, home economics, cspe, spanish, french, music 3.
Students took part in the jcsp run photo competition where they had to take a photo and think up a caption to finish the statement reading is. School calendar 20192020 term 1 friday 23 rd august friday 20 th december 2019 friday 23 rd august 9. They edited this book in their initiative class with ms. Jcsp statements, learning targets and profiling pdst. This is a free digital e book and audio book lending library specifically for jcsp schools. Mcdonagh and did a beautiful back drop in their art class with ms. Colaiste pobail acla is a centre of learning, a place where everyone is treated as an individual. These statements of learning are central to the students experience of the junior cycle programme. Teachers who use the jcsp programme may find the attached draft jcsp home economics statements useful to serve as a guide for planning for teaching and. On thursday 7th april, students from rang aoghain accompanied by bernie flynn and mr. Subject inspection of home economics report breifne college. This is a national programme sponsored by the department of education and skills and the national council for curriculum and assessment.
They displayed their book and made an oral presentation explaining the research, process and creation of the finished book. The junio r certificate school programme is a national programme sponsored by the department of education and skills and the national council for curriculum and assessment. The uptake of practical subjects, such as home economics, the technology subjects and. The programme provides the school with a framework to ensure that students enjoy positive experiences of the junior cycle through a creative, achievable, broadbased curriculum and go on to achieve success in the junior certificate examination. Colaiste mhuire coed is one of a large network of schools that offers its students j. The jcsp initiatives we are engaging in this year are. Vanhoose education center 3332 newburg road louisville, ky 40218 502 34357. This was a fantastic crosscurricular project for the students, encompassing french, spanish, it, home economics and english.
Looking at home economics is a composite report based on the subject inspection reports issued to schools following inspections. Here i learnt about book keeping, organizing petty cash receipts, creating expenditure spread sheets and sage software. Practical teacher woodwork, metalwork, home economics, art, science. Teachers who use the jcsp programme may find the attached draft jcsp home economics statements useful to serve as a guide for planning for teaching and learning in junior cycle home economics. The jcsp students visited easons bookshop in maynooth with ms. Ringsend college admission policy the college philosophy for. I have also applied to the american express bank for a work experience placement during the summer of 2008 to further my understanding of the world of finance. In first year students partake in the make a book project. Powerful strategies to find the best leads and drive breakthrough sales results. Staff and students work together in the pursuit of excellence in student learning, in a safe and friendly environment. Shakira mcgee won a digital camera in a raffle for completing the reading challenge, reading six books in six weeks.
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