Tips for teachers new to LCVP

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Tips for teachers new to LCVP

• LCVP National Conference
• Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone
• Saturday 7th March 2009
• Owen Moynihan, I.S.K.

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Teaching the LCVP
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LCVP Link Modules

• Preparation for the World of Work
• Enterprise Education

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Preparation for the World of Work

• Purpose

The Link Module, Preparation for the World of
Work, is designed to provide the student with a
general knowledge of the world of work, the
skills to find employment and experience in an
adult working environment.
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Some PointersPrep for World of Work

• Local Area Investigation
• Visitor exercise
• Job search skills
• Guidance Counsellor
• Visits out
• Work Placement
• World of Work

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Enterprise Education

• Purpose

The Link Module, Enterprise Education, encourages
students to identify enterprising skills, profile
an entrepreneur, investigate business and
community enterprises and set up their own
enterprise projects as vehicles of learning.
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Some PointersEnterprise Education

• SWOT
• Visitor Exercise
• Enterprise Activity
• Enterprise Materials

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Typical LCVP Activities

• Student Induction
• Invited visitors to the classroom
• Conducting out-of-school visits
• Working in teams
• Investigating the local community
• Organising enterprise activities
• Actively preparing for work
• Experiencing the world of work
• Case Studies
• Making presentations
• Using ICTs

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How is the LCVP assessed?

• Portfolio Written Exam

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Link Modules Assessment

• The Link Modules are assessed by written
  examination and portfolio

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Portfolio of Coursework

• Core Items
• CV
• Career Investigation
• Enterprise/Action Plan
• Summary Report
• Options - any two from-
• Diary of Work Experience
• Enterprise Report
• Recorded Interview/Presentation
• Report on My Own Place

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LCVP Support

• LCVP National Co-Ordinator
• Caroline McHale
• 087 9598538
• carolinemchale_at_slss.ie
• Esther Herlihy, LCVP Office
• Navan Education Centre
• Athlumney, Navan, Co. Meath
• 046 9078382
• office_at_lcvp.ie

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Contacts

• Fiona Kindlon, Regional Development Officer
• Second Level Support Service
• 086 8120246
• fionakindlon_at_slss.ie
• Maria Garvey, Regional Development Officer,
• Second Level Support Service

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Network Meetings

• Education Centre
• Feedback on exam
• Case Study night

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LCVP Websites
www.slss.ie www.lcvptpn.ie
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LCVP National Conference 2009

• All Conference presentations can be accessed on
• www.lcvptpn.net