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This document collates and summarises key information for students and parents of the Leaving Certificate class of 2020. This sheet contains information on:
NCGE
Autumn 2020 Webinar Series
27th August 2020
This webinar aimed to reassure Guidance Counsellors that they can be confident in their provision of digital guidance.
The practice of providing Guidance online or over the phone was discussed in a practical way with links to pedagogy and Guidance training.
You can access the accompanying presentation below and view the webinar recording on Vimeo by clicking the 'Resource Link'
An additional accompanying resource 'Setting the Scene: ‘lights camera action ‘– an ABC of online Guidance delivery' is available directly under this post.
NCGE / Aisling Fleming (School of Human Development - DCU)
Autumn 2020 Webinar Series
A self-reflection checklist for Guidance Counsellors to consider and check if they are ready to begin to provide Guidance online and highlight any areas that require more planning or practice.
NCGE
Autumn 2020 Webinar Series
25th August 2020
This webinar set the scene for academic year 2020-2021 and supported Guidance Counsellors with their planning and organisation as they return to work. All relevant and contemporary issues e.g. the concept and practicalities of blended learning are addressed.
This webinar provided content and guidance on:
You can access the accompanying presentation below and view the webinar recording on Vimeo by clicking the 'Resource Link'
Additional accompanying resources
...are available directly under this post.
NCGE / Dr Michael Redmond (JMB)
Autumn 2020 Webinar Series
This resource aims to support Guidance Counsellors in their thinking and planning as they return to school for academic year 2020-2021. This checklist provides some ideas for Guidance Counsellors to discuss with their Student Support Teams and school management in order for the transition back to school to be as seamless as possible, given the school closures in March 2020. This checklist is not meant to be prescriptive nor final and activities and discussions will differ in each school, in line with local circumstances and student needs.
NCGE
Autumn 2020 Webinar Series
This resource was developed in response to requests from several Guidance Counsellors asking for a template or insert on Digitalised Guidance for the Whole School Guidance Plan. This resource provides some suggestions for what Guidance Counsellors and School Management might discuss and agree to add to a Whole School Guidance Plan. This resource makes suggestions for schools based on all Department publications up to September 2020. This template and any other insert(s) into the Whole School Guidance plan should be reviewed regularly (e.g. on an annual basis).
NCGE
Autumn 2020 Webinar Series
21st August 2020
Part of a suite of webinars that the NCGE is delivering regarding phase 1 of returning to school. This phase is concerned with ‘re-entry’ and ‘settling in’.
A wide range of topics on the provision of Guidance in post-primary schools during the academic year 2020/21 are addressed and a large number of pragmatic resources will be introduced and explained within each webinar to support practice around each topic.
This webinar supported Guidance Counsellors who are recently qualified and who will begin to work in post-primary schools in their new role in September 2020.
You can access the accompanying presentation below and view the webinar recording on Vimeo by clicking the 'Resource Link'
An additional accompanying resource 'Settling in - Slow down to Catch up' is available directly under this post.
NCGE
Autumn 2020 Webinar Series
This resource has been designed to support Guidance Counsellors as they transition into a new position or into a new school.
It may be particularly helpful for:
In addition, it is a resource that will support general Guidance Practice in post-primary schools as we begin an academic year defined by the uncertainty that accompanies the Covid19 pandemic.Time spent on settling in and planning will yield the best outcomes. This resource will support Guidance Counsellors in their reflection, planning and in their initial conversations with school management.
NCGE
Autumn 2020 Webinar Series
This resource focuses on study in the UK and in Europe.
It provides the Guidance Counsellor with a powerpoint they can use and adjust/build on to present on this topic for student classes and/or parent information evenings.
Anonymous
Submitted Resource
This activity pack is aimed at TY students who are engaging in work experience. The aim of the activities is to make students aware that having languages can be an asset to any area of work. It contains 5 sections and each contain: learning outcomes, key skills, an activity and a reflection. It has been designed that whatever level of the target language students have, they will be able to answer. Some activities are in English and we have a section for students who have a home language other than English or Irish.
This activity pack can be ordered via Languages Connect free of charge or it can be downloaded directly from the Languages Connect website.
A module for Guidance counsellors on how to integrate this activity pack in their classes will also be available from September 2020.
You can access the Languages Connect website by clicking the 'Resource Link' below.
Languages Connect
Submitted Resource
