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3 Draft Leaving Certificate specifications consultations

3 Draft Leaving Certificate specifications consultations

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Graphics and Key Skills

In addition to their specific content and knowledge, the subjects and short courses of junior cycle provide students with opportunities to develop a range of key skills. There are opportunities to support all key skills in this course, but some are particularly significant. The examples below identify some of the Elements
Each strand is divided into a number of elements, which are the headings under which the learning outcomes are grouped.
that are related to learning activities in Graphics. Teachers can also build many of the other Elements
Each strand is divided into a number of elements, which are the headings under which the learning outcomes are grouped.
of particular key skills into their classroom planning. The eight key skills are set out in detail in Key Skills of Junior Cycle.

Key skill Key skill element Examples of student learning activities
Being creative Exploring options and alternatives Students will explore alternative design solutions to a problem /brief.
Being literate Expressing ideas clearly and accurately Students will select the most appropriate graphical means to communicate their ideas/solutions.
Being numerate Expressing ideas mathematically Students will use appropriate mathematical notation when communicating dimensions.
Communicating Using language Students will demonstrate appropriate technical language when explaining a process.
Managing information and thinking Thinking creatively and critically Students will engage in innovative thinking to design a solution and critique their solution based on the needs of the problem.
Managing myself Setting and achieving personal goals Students will establish a plan of work and apply it when researching design solutions.
Staying well Being responsible, safe and ethical in using digital technology Students will work ethically and safely online and take responsibilty for ensuring security and privacy of themselves and others while researching ideas.
Working with others Co-operating Students will collaborate to research and develop solutions to a given problem.
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