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Teaching the Leaving
Certificate Vocational
Programme
January/February 2008
Supporting our LCVP Teachers
A date for your Diary:
LCVP National Conference
Saturday March 1st
Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone
LCVP Resource
CD
The LCVP Syllabus
LCVP Programme Statement
Link Module I
Preparation for the World of Work
Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 3
Unit 4
Link Module II
Enterprise Education
Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 3
Unit4
ACTIVE LEARNING
AFTER TWO WEEKS WE
TEND TO
REMEMBER…….
10% of what we read
20% of what we hear
READING
30% of what we see
HEARING WORDS
LOOKING AT PICTURES
50% of what
WATCHING A VIDEO
we see and
hear
LOOKING AT AN EXHIBIT
WATCHING A DEMONSTRATION
70% of what
SEEING IT DONE ON LOCATION
we say
PARTICIPATING IN A DISCUSSION
90% of
GIVING A TALK
what
DOING A DRAMATIC PRESENTATION
we say
or do
SIMULATING THE REAL EXPERIENCE
Adapted from Edgar Dale Audio Visual Methods in Teaching Holt, Rinehart and Winston
DOING THE REAL THING
PASSIVE
ACTIVE
Preparation for the
World of Work
Purpose
The Link Module, Preparation for
the World of Work, is designed to
provide the student with a general
knowledge of the world of work, the
skills to find employment and
experience in 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 Assessment
Portfolio of Coursework
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Core Items
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CV
Career Investigation
Enterprise/Action Plan
Summary Report
Options - any two from:•
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Diary of Work Experience
Enterprise Report
Recorded
Interview/Presentation
Report on “My Own Place”
Preparing Portfolio Items
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Programme Statement
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NCCA Guidelines
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DES Guidelines and Circulars
Investigating the
Local Area
Local Area Investigation
Main Sources of
Employment
Potential for Tourism
Agencies involved in
Industrial Relations
My Own Place
Social Services&
Job Creation agencies
Range of Enterprises
Financial Institutions
Voluntary Bodies
Agencies providing
Transport
Principal
Economic Activities
Think, Pair, Share
(Lyman & McTighe, 1988)
Investigating My Own Place
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
Module 2 Unit 2 Local Business Enterprises
2.1 Identify a range of enterprises in the local community
Module 2 Unit 3 Local Voluntary
Organisations/Community
Enterprises
3.1 Identify the voluntary bodies that carry out community
work in the locality
3.2 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 work
 Employment, unemployment, rights and responsibilities of
Employee and Employer, Contract of Employment
 Protection of Young Persons Employment Act 1996
 Understand current Health and Safety regulations in workplaces
 Role-play a situation that could give rise to a dispute in the
workplace/Trade Unions
 Understand issues relating to diversity in the workplace and
Employment Equality Act
 Arrange 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 Community
My Own Place
Options
A broad definition of “My Own Place”
is envisaged, enabling students from
different school settings to interpret
their local area in a variety of ways:
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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 ….
Community Enterprise
Visit out to Local
Enterprise
My Own Place
Visit In
Job Seeking Skills
Work Experience
Career Investigation
Enterprise Activity
Potential for tourism
in the area
Issues in the area
Local Area
Investigation
A starting point for teaching “Job
Seeking Skills”
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
Module 1 Unit 2 Job – Seeking Skills
2.1 Recognise the different ways in
which job vacancies are advertised
Looking for a Job
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Newspapers (national & local)
Radio
Noticeboards
Internet
Notices in shop windows
Journals
Recruitment Fairs
Word of Mouth
Other
Recruitment Websites
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www.irishjobs.ie
www.monster.ie
www.jobs.ie
www.loadzajobs.ie
www.staff.ie
www.recruitireland.com
Job Advertisements
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Skills
Qualities
Box Number
Personnel Manager
Human Resources Manager
Referee
SAE
References
Methods of Applying for Jobs
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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)
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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
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Core Item
2 A4 Pages
Regular Font – Times New Roman
“My Own Place”
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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)
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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”
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Optional Item in the Portfolio
50 marks
Word processed
1000 – 1500 words
Number pages
Headings and subheadings
Template
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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 Work
Unit 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
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The ability to research and plan a career is
an essential life long skill
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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
Assessment Criteria (pg 49 PS)
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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
Career Investigation
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Core Item
Word processed document
300 – 600 words in length
Audio cassette tape
3-5 minute interview
Possible Template
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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:
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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 Experience
Considerations
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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 Experience
Considerations
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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 EXPERIENCE
Assessment Criteria (pg 50 PS)
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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
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Word processed/handwritten
1000 – 1500 words
Layout
 Introductory Section
 3 dated entries
 Evaluation
 Appendices 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
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LCVP Written Exam
Link Modules Assessment
Written Examination
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Section A - Audio Visual
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Section B - Case Study
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Video sequence of an enterprise
Received 4 weeks in advance
Section C - General Questions
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Choice of 4 questions from 6
Ticket To Leave
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