education

Purpose of education

Socialisation

whereby an individual learns appropriate norms and values and behaviours

primary- parent

secondary- school

school:
- reinforces social skills taught at home
- hidden curriculum - punctuality, school rules, respect for authority, sharing
- important in formative years- teaches how to behave in a way that’s accepted by society

Development of individuals

Physical development:
- toys that can improve hand eye coordination and dexterity
- practical subjects for motor skills
- P.E to improve balance and agility

Emotional development:
- emotional independence
- relationships with other children and adults
- to develop empathy
- emotional health and well being providing coping skills
- respond to particular events

Moral development:
- school ethos, moral thinking
- have rules how to function in society
- examine moral dilemmas
- difference from right or wrong

Intellectual development
- educational resources
- challenges test intellect through subjects
- motivates students to reach full potential with learning difficulties catered for

Preparation for work

Provides basic educational skills:
- numeracy and literacy skills
- artistic skills communication and ICT

develop personal qualities:
- good attendance
- teamwork, trustworthy, self discipline

socialisation:
- respect for authority
- empathy for others

Educational programmes:
- TY LCVP LCA offer work experience
- helps students decide on their future profession

Factors that influence educational achievement

Parental attitude:
- norms and values of parents are transmitted
- positive attitude can result in self motivated students
- parents of higher educational achievement help with homework

Family size:
- large families may have less time to help with homework
- financial pressure means reduced access to resources

home environment:
- overcrowded workplace makes it hard to focus
- inadequate heating and poor diet can increase risk of illness and absenteeism

School environment

Intellectual ability
- each person inherits a certain amount of ability through genetics
- individuals must be supported and nurtured at home
- helps reach full potential

pre school education

Types of pre schools

Day care centres:
-child minding
- social and education
- fully qualified staff
- ratios of carers to children
- eat, sleep, playing and changing facilities
- safety and hygiene checked by HSE
-cater for children up to 5

Montessori:
- learn at their own pace
-child centred approach
- hands on experience
-pouring and scooping sand
- animal classification cards
- encourage independence and creativity
- hang up their own coats
-privately run
- cater for children up to 6

Benefits of preschool education

Socialisation
- interacts with students and adults
- develop social skills and ability to communicate, listen and share

physical development
- develop hand eye co-ordination and dexterity through play like completing jigsaw puzzles

intellectual development
- stimulating environment with different activities that aid their academic progression

Gain independence and confidence
- gain independence from parents
- learn to form relationships outside the home

statutory initiatives provided for pre-school children

early childhood care-
- start ECCE when 2 years and 8 months and continue until they transfer too primary school - 3 hours per day, 5 days a week
- scheme is offered in early school settings -e.g. creches, playgroups…, state pays participating settings a set amount per child
- pre-school educational programme provided must meet Siolta standards
- special needs students can avail of the
access and inclusion model introduced in 2016 which offers tailored, practical supports based on specific needs

early start programme
- a community-based initiative for 3-4 year olds in disadvantages areas
- funded and managed by the department of skills and science
overall aim
- to provide children with a pos