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3 Draft Leaving Certificate specifications consultations

3 Draft Leaving Certificate specifications consultations

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Expectations for Students/Learning outcomes

Student learns about Students should be able to
1 the life cycle of a dog
  1. 1.1

    create a simple timeline tracing the stages in a dog’s life

  2. 1.2

    classify various pictures of dogs according to stages of development

  3. 1.3

    list some health/hygiene problems suffered by dogs

Student learns about Students should be able to
2 benefits of having a dog
  1. 1.4

    list some reasons why people have dogs including the social benefits

  2. 1.5

    work out an exercise plan to benefit both dogs and their owners

Student learns about Students should be able to
3 the role of dogs in our lives
  1. 1.6

    present findings to their peers of a survey they’ve conducted on the value of dogs to people of different ages and needs

  2. 1.7

    create an artefact to provide information on breeds of dogs and their characteristics

Student learns about Students should be able to
4 choosing a dog
  1. 1.8

    discuss with peer(s) the pros and cons of having a dog

  2. 1.9

    relate what’s involved in looking after a dog

  3. 1.10

    use criteria to select a dog s/he would like to own

Student learns about Students should be able to
5 reflection and transfer
  1. 1.11

    reflect on what has been learned in this strand and apply in a real or imaginary context to 'own' dog

Student learns about Students should be able to
1 food
  1. 2.1

    label food as healthy and unhealthy for dogs

  2. 2.2

    draw comparisons with healthy food for humans

  3. 2.3

    plan and design a menu for a healthy dog diet

  4. 2.4

    compare prices of dog foods in local retailers

  5. 2.5

    make edible treats for 'own' dog

Student learns about Students should be able to
2 grooming
  1. 2.6

    list hygiene routines for dogs

  2. 2.8

    show evidence of learning following a visit to a specialist, such as a dog groomer or vet

  3. 2.7

    compare the consequences of not following hygiene routines in humans and dogs

Student learns about Students should be able to
3 exercise
  1. 2.9

    identify healthy exercise for dogs

  2. 2.10

    make comparisons with benefits of exercise for humans

  3. 2.11

    explain how to exercise the dog safely

  4. 2.12

    demonstrate good practice and awareness of safety when walking with a dog

Student learns about Students should be able to
4 shelter
  1. 2.13

    explain why dogs need shelter

  2. 2.14

    draw comparisons with humans needing shelter

  3. 2.15

    research different types of shelter for the dog

Student learns about Students should be able to
5 reflection and transfer
  1. 2.16

    reflect on what has been learned in this strand

  2. 2.17

    design and make something for 'own' dog to use as shelter, warmth, comfort or fun

Student learns about Students should be able to
1 health and hygiene
  1. 3.1

    outline possible health risks for humans in having a dog in the home

  2. 3.2

    identify essential personal care practices that need to be carried out when there is a dog in the home

Student learns about Students should be able to
2 costs associated with keeping a dog
  1. 3.3

    calculate the cost of keeping the dog for a day/week and/or month/year using a calculator

  2. 3.4

    gather evidence of some of these costs through visits in the community and/or online shopping

  3. 3.5

    explain shopping receipts, reasoning (if appropriate) for the difference between luxury and essential goods

Student learns about Students should be able to
3 dangers around the home
  1. 3.6

    list possible dangers for a dog in the home environment

  2. 3.7

    make a checklist of good practice for keeping a dog safe in the home

  3. 3.8

    identify people, groups or organisations that could help in emergency situations

  4. 3.9

    role-play making a call or texting to the emergency services to report an incident involving a dog

Student learns about Students should be able to
4 reflection and transfer
  1. 3.10

    reflect on what has been learned in this strand and apply in a real or imaginary context to 'own' dog

Student learns about Students should be able to
1 owner responsibilities
  1. 4.1

    list the responsibilities associated with owning a dog

  2. 4.2

    show understanding towards people who are afraid of dogs

  3. 4.3

    name the relevant agencies that offer support and advice to dog owners

  4. 4.4

    explain what to do if confronted by an angry dog

Student learns about Students should be able to
2 places and events associated with dogs
  1. 4.5

    recognise the need to check if dogs are allowed in certain areas

  2. 4.6

    identify places and events associated specifically with dogs

  3. 4.7

    make a visit to at least one of these places or events

Student learns about Students should be able to
3 dogs that help us
  1. 4.8

    name the ways that dogs can help us in the community

  2. 4.9

    interview someone who works with or has a dog that helps them

  3. 4.10

    demonstrate an awareness of how dogs can assist people towards independence

Student learns about Students should be able to
4 reflection and transfer
  1. 4.11

    reflect on what has been learned in this strand and apply in a real or imaginary context to 'own' dog

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