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The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013

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The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National

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Development Plan, 2007 - 20132

My Own PlaceLCVP National Seminar

Saturday, March 23rd 2013

Siobhán O’SullivanPDST Advisor

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Overview

• Relevant Specific Learning Outcomes• Suggested Methodology• My Own Place and the Portfolio• My Own Place and the Written Exam

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“MY OWN PLACE” SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES

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Link Module 1, Unit 1: Introduction to Working

Life

1. Identify the main sources of employment in the local area

2. Identify the main social services and job creation agencies in the local area

3. Identify the main agencies that provide transport in the local area

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Link Module 1, Unit 1: Introduction to Working

Life4. Identify the main financial institutions

servicing the needs of the local area5. Identify the main agencies involved in

industrial relations in the local area6. Identify the principal economic activities in

the local area7. Evaluate the potential for tourism in the local

area

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Link Module 2:Unit 3: Local Business Enterprises

1. Identify a range of enterprises in the local community

Link Module 2:Unit 3: Local Voluntary Organisations/

Community Enterprises1. Identify the voluntary bodies that carry out

community work in the locality

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SUGGESTED METHODOLOGY

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Getting Started

• Decide on the local area – suburb of a city, parish, village, town, defined area around the school, etc.

• Create a map of the area under investigation• Conduct a SWOT analysis of the area • Divide class into groups to investigate the area, e.g.

voluntary organisations, financial institutions, employment, tourism, social services, job creation agencies, sports facilities, local enterprises, transport, etc

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Research Methods

Include at least three research methods, explaining each in detail

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Research Methods

Include at least three research methods, explaining each in detail•Questionnaire/survey

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Research Methods

Include at least three research methods, explaining each in detail•Questionnaire/survey•Interview

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Research Methods

Include at least three research methods, explaining each in detail•Questionnaire/survey•Interview•Internet*

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Research Methods

Include at least three research methods, explaining each in detail•Questionnaire/survey•Interview•Internet*•Library

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Research Methods

Include at least three research methods, explaining each in detail•Questionnaire/survey•Interview•Internet*•Library•Visitor to the classroom

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Research Methods

Include at least three research methods, explaining each in detail•Questionnaire/survey•Interview•Internet*•Library•Visitor to the classroom•Other?

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STUDENTS REPORT THEIR FINDINGS

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Oral Literacy in My Own Place

Content Rating*Began in an interesting and attention-getting manner.Stayed with the topic throughout.Supported opinion with at least three facts/or examples.Presented facts and/or examples in a logical manner.Had a strong ending. Total number of content points possible = 25

Rating: 1 = needs practice in this area; 2 = fair, but could improve; 3 = good; 4 = very good; 5 = outstanding

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Oral Literacy in My Own Place

Delivery Rating*Stood straight and tall.Maintained good eye contact with the audience.Spoke in a voice that was clear, and could be easily heard and understood.Varied expression to make the presentation interesting.Spoke at a pace that was neither too fast or too slow.Total number of content points possible = 25

Rating: 1 = needs practice in this area; 2 = fair, but could improve; 3 = good; 4 = very good; 5 = outstanding

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Online Tools

• Create a “My Own Place” website

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Create a website for the local area that students can upload their

research to – or get the

students to create the

website themselves!

Click here

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Online Tools• Create a “My Own Place” website• Use Google Spreadsheets:

– To plan and organise the research– To co-ordinate visits in/visits out

Click here to view an example

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“MY OWN PLACE” IN THE PORTFOLIO

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My Own Place in the Portfolio

• Optional item (along with Diary of Work Placement, Enterprise Report and Recorded Interview - submit any 2 out of 4)50 marks, 1000 – 1500 words

• Alternatively, it can be submitted as a Summary Report (300 – 600 words, 40 marks)

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WRITING THE “MY OWN PLACE” OPTIONAL REPORT

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Layout of MOP Report

• Title page – title and sub-title, authors name, date, audience

• Table of Contents• Introduction – include

map of area• Aims and objectives

• Research Methods• Body of Report• Conclusions• Recommendations• Evaluation• Appendices – 2 max

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Marking Scheme

Presentation and Layout 0 – 4Title/table of contents 0 – 2Description of local area/area under investigation 0 – 5Aims/objectives 0 – 5Research Methods 0 – 5Body of report: description and analysis of key aspects 0 – 6Body: use of logical sequence/headings/illustration 0 – 6Body: analysis of issue and suggestions for improvement 0 – 6Conclusions and recommendations 0 – 6Evaluation 0 – 6

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Body of Report

Should include:•Main findings – include sub-headings as appropriate•Identification and analysis of local issue with suggestions for improvement•Link to at least two Leaving Certificate subjects•Maps, pictures, charts, diagrams, tables

17/50 marks

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Local Issue

• Students must identify a local issue or problem and analyse it as part of the main body of the report

• Suggestions should then by made for improvements

• Examples: parking, lack of essential transport services/sport or recreational facilities, traffic congestions, litter, closure of Garda Station, etc.

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Common Errors

• Table of contents missing• Concentrating on one aspect of the local area

and failing to give an overview of the investigation

• No analysis of local issue• Failure to make suggestions for improvement• Relevant illustrations missing• Poor conclusions, recommendations and

evaluation (12 marks)

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EXAM QUESTIONS ON MY OWN PLACE


Case Study

2012 – Glencar Community Resource Centre2010 – Kilmaloe Community Development2008 – Ballynure Community Development2005 – Ballytra Community Development2000 – Rathlee1999 – Decision Times


GENERAL QUESTIONS

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2011, Q3Consider the area where you live

a) Give one reason why you think your school is located where it is. (1)

b) Name two types of enterprises/organisations in the area. Explain one advantage of each to the area. (6)

c) Identify two challenges faced by enterprises/ organisations in the area. Explain two ways each challenge can be overcome. (8)

d) What advice would you give to an entrepreneur who is researching the possibility of setting up a business in the area? (Four points required). (10)

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2009, Q4An awareness of the areas in which we live and work is important

a) Name one agency or business involved in each of the following areas: job creation, financial services, transport services. (3)

b) Consider an agency/business you mentioned in part a). Describe the significance of this agency/business to the area. (4)

c) Prepare a questionnaire you would use to do an investigation of your local area. (10)

d) What challenges might your local area face over the next five years? Suggest how these might be overcome. (8)

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Recap and Review

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