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3 Draft Leaving Certificate specifications consultations

3 Draft Leaving Certificate specifications consultations

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History (Level 2)

The Junior Cycle History short course specification is designed for students following Level 2 learning programmes. It will be introduced to schools at the beginning of the 2023/24 school year. The course is designed for 100 hours of classroom engagement. Learning outcomes are arranged in relation to three strands:

  • Strand 1: Being an historian
  • Strand 2: Exploring the world through time
  • Strand 3: Researching the past in my place

Learning outcomes within each strand are organised in relation to two elements:

  • Experiencing and engaging
  • Responding and reflecting