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Looking closely at children’s work
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Appendix
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Source references for the curriculum and guidelines
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Glossary
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Membership of the Curriculum Committee for English
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Gaeilge
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Curaclam na Gaeilge
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Ranganna 5 agus 6
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Pleanáil
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Na scoileanna Gaeltachta agus lán-Ghaeilge
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Ranganna naíonán
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Pleanáil
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Ranganna 1 agus 2
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Pleanáil
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Pleanáil
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Pleanáil
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Aguisín
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Gaeilge: Treoirlínte do Mhúinteoirí
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Pleanáil sa seomra ranga
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Forbairt na cumarsáide
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Mathematics
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Mathematics Curriculum
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Overview
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Planning in mathematics
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Content
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First and second classes
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Content
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Third and fourth classes
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Content
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Fifth and sixth classes
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Content
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Assessment
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Appendix
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Mathematics Teacher Guidelines
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The content of the mathematics curriculum
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School planning for mathematics
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Classroom planning for mathematics
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Approaches and methodologies
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Estimation strategies for number
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Problem-solving
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Some activities with odd and even numbers
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Paper-folding and fractions
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Early mathematical activities
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Place value notation boards
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Integration, linkage and cross-strand planning
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Mathematical trails
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Using technology
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Looking at children’s work
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Appendix
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Suggested list of mathematical equipment
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Source references for the curriculum and guidelines
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Glossary
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Membership of the Curriculum Committee for Mathematics
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Membership of the Primary Co-ordinating Committee
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Acknowledgements
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Social Environmental and Scientific Education (SESE)
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History
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History Curriculum
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Infant Classes
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Planning
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Skills and concept development
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Content
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First and second classes
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Planning
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Skills and concepts development
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Content
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Third and fourth classes
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Planning
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Skills and concepts development
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Content
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Fifth and sixth classes
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Planning
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Skills and concepts development
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Content
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Assessment
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Appendix
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History Teacher Guidelines
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Appendix
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The content of the history curriculum
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School planning for history
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Curriculum planning
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Organisational planning
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Classroom planning for history
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The teacher's planning
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Planning a unit of work
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Approaches and methodologies
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Story
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Personal and family history
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Using evidence
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Oral evidence
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Using artefacts
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Pictures and photographs
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Using the environment
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Documentary evidence
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Drama and role-play
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Using information technologies
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Looking at children's work
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Geography
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Geography Curriculum
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Geography: a sense of the world
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Infant classes
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Planning
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Content
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First and second classes
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Planning
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Content
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Third and fourth classes
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Planning
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Content
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Fifth and sixth classes
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Planning
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Content
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Assessment
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Appendix
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Geography Teacher Guidelines
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The content of the geography curriculum
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Strands of the curriculum
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Skills and concepts development
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School planning for geography
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Curriculum planning
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Organisational planning
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Classroom planning for geography
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Planning issues for the teacher
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Some planning exemplars
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Approaches and methodologies
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Learning about places: a framework
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Learning about the local environment
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Preparing for work in the environment
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Investigating human environments
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Investigating natural environments
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Learning about other places
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Maps and mapping
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Map work for infant to second classes
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Map work for third to sixth classes
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Atlases, globes and map projections
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Using information and communication technologies
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Looking at children’s work
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Appendix
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Source references for the curriculum and guidelines
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Glossary
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Membership of the Curriculum Committee for SESE
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Membership of the Primary Co-ordinating Committee
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Acknowledgements
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Science
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Science Curriculum
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Science Introduction
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Infant classes
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Planning
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Content
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First and second classes
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Planning
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Content
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Third and fourth classes
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Planning
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Content
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Fifth and sixth classes
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Planning
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Content
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Assessment
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Appendix
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Science Teacher Guidelines
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The content of the science curriculum
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Content strands
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Skills development
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School planning for science
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Curriculum planning
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Organisational planning
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Classroom planning for science
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Planning a unit of work
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Integrated learning
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Approaches and methodologies
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Learning about plants and animals
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Approaches to learning about light
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Approaches to learning about sound
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Approaches to learning about electricity and magnetism
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Approaches to learning about forces
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Approaches to learning about humans
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Approaches to learning about materials
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Approaches to learning about heat
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Environmental awareness and care
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Approaches to designing and making
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Using information and communication technologies
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Looking at children’s work
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Appendix
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Source references for curriculum and guidelines
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Glossary
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Membership of the Curriculum Committee for SESE
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Membership of the Primary Co-ordinating Committee
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Acknowledgements
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Arts Education
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Visual Arts
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Visual Arts Curriculum
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The Visual Arts
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Infant Classes
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Planning
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Content
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First and second classes
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Planning
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Content
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Third and fourth classes
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Planning
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Content
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Fifth and sixth classes
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Planning
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Content
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Assessment
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Appendix
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Visual Arts Teacher Guidelines
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The content of the visual arts curriculum
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School planning for the visual arts
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Curriculum planning
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Organisational planning
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Classroom planning for the visual arts
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The teacher’s planning
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Classroom organisation
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Planning a unit of work
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Approaches and methodologies
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Drawing
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Paint and colour
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Print
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Clay
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Construction
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Fabric and fibre
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Looking at and responding to art
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Looking closely at children’s work
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Using information and communication technologies
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Appendix
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Additional references for teachers
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Information sources
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Glossary
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Art styles mentioned in the guidelines
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Membership of the Curriculum Committee for Arts Education
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Membership of the Primary Co-ordinating Committee
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Acknowledgements
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Drama
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Drama Curriculum
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Introduction
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Infant classes
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Content
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First and second classes
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Content
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Third and fourth classes
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Content
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Fifth and sixth classes
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Content
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Assessment
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Appendix
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Drama Teacher Guidelines
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The content of the drama curriculum
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School planning for drama
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Curriculum planning
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Organisational planning
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Classroom planning for drama
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The content of the drama
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The integration of drama with other curriculum areas
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Teaching drama to multi-class groups
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Approaches and methodologies
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Drama activity 1
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Drama activity 2
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Drama activity 3
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Drama activity 4
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Drama activity 5
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Appendix
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Glossary
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Membership of the Curriculum Committee for Arts Education
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Membership of the Primary Co-ordinating Committee
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Music
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Music Curriculum
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Music
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Infant classes
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Planning
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Content
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First and second classes
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Planning
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Content
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Third and fourth classes
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Planning
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Content
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Fifth and sixth classes
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Planning
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Content
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Assessment
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Appendix
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Music Teacher Guidelines
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The content of the music curriculum
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School planning for music
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Curriculum planning
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Organisational planning
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Classroom planning for music
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The teacher’s planning
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Children with differing needs
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Planning a unit of work
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Approaches and methodologies
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Listening and responding
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Performing: song singing
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Approaches to music literacy
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Performing: playing instruments
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Composing
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Information and communication technologies
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Looking closely at children’s work
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Appendix
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How to hold and play some percussion instruments
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Listening to music: a selection of examples
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Information sources for music materials and activities in schools
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Source references for the curriculum and guidelines
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Glossary
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Membership of the Curriculum Committee for Arts Education
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Membership of the Primary Co-ordinating Committee
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Acknowledgements
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Physical Education
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Physical Education Curriculum
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Infant classes
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Content
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First and second classes
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Content
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Third and fourth classes
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Content
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Fifth and sixth classes
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Content
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Aquatics for infant to sixth classes
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Assessment
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Appendix
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Physical Education Teacher Guidelines
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The content of the physical education curriculum
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School planning for physical education
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Curriculum planning
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Organisational planning
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Classroom planning for physical education
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Approaches and methodologies
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Approaches to athletics
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Approaches to dance
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Approaches to gymnastics
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Approaches to games
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Approaches to outdoor and adventure activities
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Approaches to aquatics
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Looking at children’s work
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Information and communication technologies
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Appendix
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A. Playground/indoor games
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B. Athletics games
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C. Games for aquatics
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Source references for the curriculum and guidelines
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Glossary
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Membership of the Curriculum Committee for Physical Education
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Membership of the Primary Co-ordinating Committee
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Acknowledgements
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Religious Education
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Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE)
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Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) Curriculum
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Infant Classes
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Content
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First and second classes
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Content
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Third and fourth classes
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Content
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Fifth and sixth classes
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Content
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Assessment
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Appendix
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Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) Teacher Guidelines
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The content of the SPHE curriculum
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School planning for SPHE
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Creating a positive school climate and atmosphere
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The organisational planning of SPHE
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Planning SPHE through discrete time and integration
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Classroom planning for SPHE
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Planning issues for the teacher
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An approach to planning the work
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Approaches and methodologies
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The key features of active learning
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Some recommended strategies
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Drama activities
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Co-operative games
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Pictures, photographs and visual images
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Discussion
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Written activities
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The media and information and communication technologies
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Looking at children’s work
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Appendix
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Sample criteria for choosing resources
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Selected source references for the curriculum and guidelines
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Glossary
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Membership of the Curriculum Committee for SPHE
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Membership of the Primary Co-ordinating Committee
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Acknowledgements
Post-Primary Curriculum
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Junior Cycle Curriculum
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Junior Certificate Subjects
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Ancient Greek
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Ancient Greek Syllabus
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Art, Craft, Design
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Art, Craft, Design Syllabus
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Art, Craft, Design Guidelines
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Business Studies
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Business Studies Syllabus
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Business Studies Guidelines
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Civic, Social and Political Education
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Civic, Social and Political Education Syllabus
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Civic, Social and Political Education Guidelines
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Section 1: An Overview Of CSPE
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Section 2: Course Content
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Section 3: Active Learning
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Section 4: Action Projects
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Section 5: Assessment
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Section 6: Managing CSPE In Schools
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Section 7: Teaching Resources, Websites And Useful Contacts
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A Guide to Action Projects and their Assessment
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Classical Studies
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Classical Studies Syllabus
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First Year Course in Classical Studies
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Introductory Lesson on Greek and Roman Civilisations
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Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece
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The Gods of Mount Olympus
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The Heroes of Ancient Greece
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The Story of Theseus
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The Theban Cycle
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The Story of the House of Atreus and the Trojan War
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The Return of Greek Heroes from Troy
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An Introduction to Athens
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The Journey of Aeneas
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An Introduction to the Roman World
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The Foundation of Rome
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Roman Character
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Rome as Capital of the Empire
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Roman Religion
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Everyday Life in Rome
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Roman Education
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Roman Government and Administration
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Entertainment and Amenities
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Second and Third Year Course In Classical Studies
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Topic 1
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Topic 2
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Topic 3
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Topic 4
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Topic 5
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Topic 6
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Topic 7
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Topic 8
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Topic 9
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Topic 10
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Bibliography
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English
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English Syllabus
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English Guidelines
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Classroom Approaches
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Syllabus Units
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Environmental and Social Studies
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Environmental and Social Studies Syllabus
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French
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French Syllabus
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Gaeilge
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Geography
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Geography Guidelines
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German
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German Syllabus
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Jewish Studies
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History
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History Syllabus
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History Guidelines
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Home Economics
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Home Economics Syllabus
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Italian
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Italian Syllabus
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Latin
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Latin Syllabus
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Materials Technology Wood
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Materials Technology Wood Syllabus
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Mathematics
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Mathematics Syllabus
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Introduction
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Higher Level Syllabus
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Ordinary Level Syllabus
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Foundation Level Syllabus
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Assessment in Junior Certificate Mathematics
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Mathematics Guidelines
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Syllabus Structure and Content
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Approaches to planning and methodology
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Planning and Organisation
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Active Learning Methodologies
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Sets
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Number Systems
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Applied Arithmetic and Measure
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Algebra
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Statistics
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Geometry
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Trigonometry
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Functions and Graphs
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Mathematical Stories
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Communicating Mathematics
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Mathematics and Information and Communication Technologies
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Effective Mathematics Teaching
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Assessment
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Appendices
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Metalwork
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Metalwork Syllabus
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Music
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Music Syllabus
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Aims and Objectives
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Course Content/Examination Requirements
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Appendices
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Music Guidelines
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Introduction
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Performing Skills
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Composing Skills
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Listening Skills
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Teaching Resources
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Assessment
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Physical Education
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Physical Education Syllabus
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Physical Education Guidelines
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Adventure Activities
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Aquatics
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Athletics
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Dance
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Games
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Gymnastics
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Health Related Activities
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Resources
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Religious Education
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Religion Syllabus
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An Educational Rationale
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Section A
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Section B
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Section C
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Section D
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Section E
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Section F
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Assessment
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Religion Guidelines
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A guide to planning a religious education programme over three years
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Plan A
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Plan B
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Plan C
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Plan D
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Plan E
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Plan F
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Teaching and learning methodologies for religious education
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Using the methodologies
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The assessment of religious education in the Junior Certificate examination
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Assessment
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Draft Sample Questions
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Assessment Criteria for Draft Sample Questions
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The religious education journal
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Bibliography
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Science
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Science Syllabus
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Introduction and Rationale
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Syllabus Aims and Objectives
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Syllabus Structure
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Practical Activities in Science
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Syllabus Topics and Learning Outcomes
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Section 1 - Biology
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Section 2 - Chemistry
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Section 3 - Physics
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Assessment
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Social, Personal and Health Education
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SPHE Syllabus
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The Aims of SPHE
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SPHE in the School
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SPHE Programmes at Post Primary Level
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Assessment and Certification of SPHE
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Programme Structure
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Planning an SPHE programme
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Overview of Year 1
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Overview of Year 2
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Overview of Year 3
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SPHE Guidelines
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Planning and Co-ordinating a SPHE Programme
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Methodologies for SPHE
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Teaching The Modules
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Assessment
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Spanish
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Spanish Syllabus
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Technical Graphics
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Technical Graphics Syllabus
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Technology
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Technology Syllabus
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Course Structure
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Content
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Technology Guidelines
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Teaching Approaches
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Resource Management
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Knowledge and skills
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Sketching and Drawing
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Craft and Materials
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Energy and Control
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Technology and Society
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Integration
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Task Suggestions in Technology and Society
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Programme Planning and Organisation
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Management of Practical Work
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Measuring Student Progress
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Safety and Health
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Typewriting
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Typewriting Syllabus
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Senior Cycle Curriculum
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Transition Year
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Leaving Certificate Established
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Accounting
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Accounting Syllabus
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Agricultural Science
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Ancient Greek
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Applied Mathematics
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Arabic
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Arabic Syllabus
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Art
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Biology
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Biology Syllabus
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Unit One: Biology - The Study of Life
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Unit Two: The Cell
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Unit Three: The Organism
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Biology Guidelines
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Unit One: Biology - The Study of Life
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Unit Two: The Cell
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Unit Three: The Organism
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Resources
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Biology Support Materials
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Guidelines for the Student Notebook or Folder
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Prescribed Activities
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Detailed Templates
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Materials and Equipment
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Business
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Business Syllabus
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Business Guidelines
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New and Revised sections of the Syllabus
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Syllabus Structure
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Proposed assessment structure
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Teaching methodologies
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Resources
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Chemistry
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Chemistry Syllabus
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Ordinary Level Syllabus
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Higher Level Syllabus
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Mathematical Requirements
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Chemistry Guidelines
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Social and Applied Aspects
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Instrumentation
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Industrial Chemistry and Industrial Visits
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Practical Work and Safety
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Appendices
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Classical Studies
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Classical Studies Syllabus
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Construction Studies
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Construction Studies Syllabus
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Economics
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Economics Syllabus
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Engineering
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Engineering Syllabus
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English
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English Syllabus
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English Guidelines
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Section One
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Section Two
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Section Three
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Section Four
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French
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French Syllabus
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Gaeilge
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Siollabas Gaeilge na hArdteistimeireachta (Gnáthleibhéal agus Ardleibhéal)
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Siollabas Don Ghnáthleibhéal
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Siollabas Don Ardleibhéal
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An Córas Measúnachta: Gnáthleibhéal Agus Ardleibhéal
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Gaeilge - na hArdteistiméireachta (Bonnleibhéal) Siollabas
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Geography
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Geography Syllabus
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Syllabus Structure
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Core Units
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Elective Units
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Optional Units
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Geography Guidelines
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Exploring the Syllabus
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Core Units
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Elective Units
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Optional Units
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Assessment
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Teaching the Syllabus
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Sample Lesson Plans
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Resources
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German
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German Syllabus
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German Guidelines
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The Syllabus
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Providing for Different Aspects of Learning
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The Role of Grammar
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Mixed Ability Teaching
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An Integrated Approach
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Examples of Activities at Different Levels
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Literary Texts
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Assessment
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Hebrew Studies
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History
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History Syllabus
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Syllabus Topics - Modern Times
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Syllabus framework and requirements
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Assessment
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Syllabus Topics - Early Times
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History Guidelines
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The Nature of the Syllabus
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Syllabus Framework
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Syllabus Content
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Teaching Strategies
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Working with Evidence
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Topics for Study
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Assessment Guidelines
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Resource Guidelines
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Home Economics
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Home Economics Syllabus
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Food Studies
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Resource Management and Consumer Studies
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Social Studies
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Electives
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Home Economics Guidelines
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New and Revised Sections of the Syllabus
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Syllabus Structure
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Designing Plans of Work
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Exemplar Plan Of Work
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Check-lists
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Exemplar Materials
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Food Studies: Assessment of Practical Coursework
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Assessment
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Bibliography and Resource Materials
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Italian
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Italian Syllabus
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Japanese
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Japanese Syllabus
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Latin
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Latin Syllabus
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Mathematics
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Mathematics Syllabus Ordinary level and Higher level
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Mathematics Syllabus Foundation level
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Mathematics Guidelines
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Music
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Music Syllabus
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Physics
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Physics Syllabus
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Ordinary Level Syllabus
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Higher Level Syllabus
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Mathematical Requirements, Notations, Symbols and Formulas
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Physics Guidelines
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Physics & Chemistry
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Religious Education
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Religious Education Syllabus
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Section A
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Section B
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Section C
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Section D
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Section E
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Section F
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Section G
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Section H
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Section I
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Section J
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Religious Education Guidelines
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Part 1: The Syllabus
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Appendix 1
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Religious Education (Non Examination)
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Curriculum Framework for Senior Cycle
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Russian
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Russian Syllabus
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Basic Communicative Proficiency
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Language Awareness
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Cultural Awareness
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Assessment
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Spanish
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Spanish Syllabus
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Design and communication graphics
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Design and communication graphics Syllabus
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Technology
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Technology Syllabus
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Syllabus Core
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Options
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Mathematical Requirements
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Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme
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