Transcript Subject Choice Guidelines for 1st yrs

Subject Choice
Guidelines
First Year Students
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Important Factors to Consider
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The Student’s interest in or liking for a subject
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Their aptitude for a subject
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The value of the subject for their personal/academic development
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Whether or not it is necessary to keep options open
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The relevance of the subject for future study/career options
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Subject Offered
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11 Core Subjects
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Irish
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English
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Maths
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History
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Geography
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Science
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Religious Education
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Optional Subjects
(Please choose three from the list
*
below)
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Art
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French
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Home Economics
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Music
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Business Studies
CSPE
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Metalwork
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SPHE
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Woodwork
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Physical Education
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Technical Graphics
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Tutor
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* Unless officially exempted
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Choosing Optional Subjects
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Important to place subject choice in genuine order of preference
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Indicate options from 1 – 3
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1 = highest preference.
EXAMPLE
ART
FRENCH
HOME ECONOMICS
METALWORK
BUSINESS STUDIES
2
1
TECHNICAL GRAPHICS
WOODWORK
3
MUSIC
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“
Do I need to choose a Foreign Language?
It is advisable to choose a foreign language to keep more options
open for the future
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At Present: NUI Colleges (NUIG,UCC & UCD) require a 3rd Language for entry
to most courses.
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Other colleges require two languages: English and Irish or 3rd Language.
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Institutes of Technology require English or Irish.
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The Defence Force also requires Irish, English and a 3rd Language.
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Garda Siochana Requires two languages: English and Irish or 3rd Language.
”
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A BROAD SELECTION OF SUBJECTS CAN
KEEP OPTIONS OPEN
Language
Business
French
Practical
Business Studies
Art
Wood
Metal
Technical Graphics
Music
Home Economics
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The Easy Subjects
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There is no such thing as an easy subject.
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However It is important to consider the content of a subject and
match it to student ability
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Example if the student has an aptitude for practical tasks they would
enjoy a subject with project work and ‘hands on’ practical activities.
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Likewise if a student is very academic they will find theory subjects
much easier to understand.
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Expected Study Routine
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14 Subjects (10 Exam Subjects)
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Study includes homework and revision.
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Advised to study for 1.5hours per night.
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Study should be planned and encouraged at home.
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Advised that students spend approx. 15-20mins on a learning task with
a short break and then another 15-20mins etc.
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Balance in life in very important and extra curricular activities are
encouraged e.g. sport/exercise as well as academic achievement.
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Finally
“Life
is full of choices but making
choices would be easier if we stay
true to ourselves.”
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