ASPECTS OF SUBJECTS

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English

Mathematics

Learning Support

Aspects of English

Tick / Broad area / Detailed breakdown of possible topics to be covered
Approaches and methodologies
Oral Language / Talk and Discussion
Play and Games
Story
Improvisational drama
Poetry and rhyme
Reading / Comprehension and reading strategies
Emergent reading
Use of the novel
Phonological awareness
Writing / Process of writing and writing genres
Spelling, grammar and punctuation
Approaches to Poetry / Poetry throughout the school
Assessment / Teacher observation
Teacher-designed tasks and tests
Work samples, portfolios and projects
Curriculum profiles
Diagnostic tests
Standardised tests
Planning / Class – short/long term
School planning
Differentiation / English for children with learning difficulties and exceptionally able children
ICT / Using ICT in English
Integration and linkage / Finding opportunities for integration and linkage in English
Home/school links / Helping parents to help their children at home
Resources and equipment / Sourcing and storing resources

Aspects of Mathematics

Tick / Broad area / Detailed breakdown of possible topics to be covered
Strands/Strand units
Early mathematical activities / Classifying
Matching
Comparing
Ordering
Number / Counting and numeration
Place Value
Operations: Addition/Subtraction
Multiplication/Division
Fractions/decimals/percentages
Number theory
Shape and space / Spatial Awareness
2D and 3D shapes
Symmetry
Lines and angles
Measures / Length/Area/Weight/Capacity/Time/Money
Algebra / Patterns and sequences, directed numbers,rules and properties, variables andequations
Data / Representing and interpreting data
Cross-curricular uses of data
Chance
Mental/oral maths / Mental calculations
Teaching of tables
Using maths games/activities / Use of mathematical games to enhance teaching and learning
Problem solving / Problem-solving strategies
Mathematical trails and use of the environment
Types of problems
Assessment / Teacher observation
Teacher-designed tasks and tests
Work samples, portfolios and projects
Curriculum profiles
Standardised and diagnostic testing
Error analysis
Planning / Class – short/long term
School planning
Differentiation / Mathematics for children with learning difficulties and exceptionally able children
ICT / Using ICT in Mathematics
Use of calculators
Integration and linkage / Finding opportunities for integration and linkage in Mathematics
Home/school links / Helping parents to help their children at home
Resources and equipment / Sourcing and storing resources

Aspects of Learning Support

Tick / Broad area / Detailed breakdown of possible topics to be covered
WholeSchool Policy on Learning Support / Drafting/reviewing a policy
Stages approach to identification, assessment and programme planning
Roles and Responsibilities
Co-ordination of Learning Support
Early Intervention / Prevention
Home / School Links
Differentiation and in-class support
Planning and record keeping / Individual Profile and Learning Programme (IPLP)
Programme implementation and review
Assessment Tools / Screening Tests
Diagnostic Tests
Other Assessment Tools
Interpretation of Tests
Scoring and Recording
Record Keeping
Learning support – English / Oral Language
Sight Vocabulary
Comprehension
Writing for different purposes
Reading
Phonological Awareness
Learning support - Mathematics / Number Operations
Problem Solving
Maths Concepts
Maths Games
Home school links / Helping parents to help their children at home
Resources / Sourcing and storing resources

Gaeilge

Gnéithe na Gaeilge

Cuir tic. / Achar Churaclaim / Gnéithe iniúcháin ar leith
Snáithe
Éisteacht / Éisteacht neamhfhoirmiúil
Éisteacht fhoirmiúil
Labhairt / Labhairt go neamhfhoirmiúil
Labhairt go foirmiúil
Léitheoireacht / Clár luathlitearthachta
Forbairt na léitheoireachta
Scrίbhneoireacht / Luathscríbhneoireacht
Próiséas na scrίbhneoireachta
Gramadacn, litriú, poncaíocht
Cur chuige, modheolaíochtaí,
Straitéisí / Cur chuige cumarsáide
Modhanna múinte
Agallaimh mar ion chur d’imirt i rólanna
Tascanna agus fadhbanna
Cluichí teanga
Drámaíocht
Fiseáin
Scéalaíocht
Filíochts, amhráin
Druileanna
Plé, díospóireacht
Measúnú / Measúnú
Pleanáil / Pleanáil scoile
Pleanáil ranga
Cleachtas machnamhach
Éagsúlacht cumais / Eagsúlacht cumais
Gaeilge agus TEC / Gaeilge agus TEC
Nascadh agus comhtháthú / Cur chuige cohmtháite
An fhoghlaim lánpháirtithe ábhair agus teanga
Teanga bhainistíochta
Nasc scoile / baile / Treoir, comhairle
Áiseanna / acmhainní / Bainistiú achmhainne

Social, Environmental and Scientific Education

SESE

Aspects of Science

Tick / Broad area / Detailed breakdown of possible topics to be covered
Strands/Strand units
Living things / Human Life
Plants and animals
Energy and forces / Light
Sound
Heat
Magnetism and Electricity
Forces
Materials / Properties and characteristics of materials
Materials and change
Environmental awareness and care / Environmental awareness
Science and the environment
Caring for the environment
Skills of working scientifically / Skills of the scientist
Designing and making
Approaches and methodologies / Using children’s ideas
Talk and discussion
Self discovery methods
Problem solving
Open investigations
Closed investigations
ICT
Fieldwork/Trails/Outdoor classroom
Assessment / Concept mapping
Concept cartoons
KWL
Teacher-designed tasks
Planning / Class – short/long term
School planning
Developing an environmental audit for Science
Differentiation / Differentiation
Integration and linkage / Finding opportunities for integration and linkage in Science
Home/school links / Helping parents to help their children at home
Resources / Sourcing and storing resources

Aspects of History

Tick / Broad area / Detailed breakdown of possible topics to be covered
Skills of working as a historian / Time and chronology
Using evidence
Synthesis and communication
Change and continuity
Empathy
Cause and effect
Approaches and Methodologies / Using evidence
Using artefacts
Using the environment
Drama and role play
Using documents
Using pictures and photographs
ICT
Oral evidence
Story
Assessment / Concept mapping
Concept cartoons
KWL
Teacher-designed tasks
Planning / Class – short/long term
School planning
Developing an environmental audit for History
Differentiation / Differentiation
ICT / Use of ICT
Integration and linkage / Finding opportunities for integration and linkage in History
Home/school links / Helping parents to help their children at home
Resources / Sourcing and storing resources

Aspects of Geography

Tick / Broad area / Detailed breakdown of possible topics to be covered
Strands/Strand units
Human Environments / Living in the local community
People and places in other areas (infants – 2nd )
People living and working in a contrasting part of Ireland ( 3rd – 6th classes)
People and other lands( 3rd – 6th classes)
County, regional and national centres ( 3rd – 6th classes)
Natural environments / The local natural environment
Weather
Planet Earth in space
Rocks and soils ( 3rd – 6th classes)
Land, rivers ,seas of my county(3rd-4thclasses )
Land , river , seas of Ireland (5th-6th classes)
Physical features of Europe and the world (5th – 6th classes)
Environmental awareness and care / Environmental awareness
Caring for the environment
Skills of working as a geographer / Sense of space and place
Geographical investigation skills
Maps, globes and graphical skills
Approaches and methodologies / ICT
Photographs
Field work
Story
Simulations and models
Maps, globes and atlases
Interviews
Surveys
Assessment / Concept mapping
KWL
Teacher-designed tasks
Planning / Class – short/long term
School planning
Developing an environmental audit for Geography
Differentiation / Differentiation
Linkage and integration / Finding opportunities for integration and linkage in Geography
Home/School links / Helping parents to help their children at home
Resources / Sourcing and storing resources

Arts Education

Drama, Music and Visual Arts

Aspects of Music

Tick / Broad area / Detailed breakdown of possible topics to be covered
Strands/Strand units
Listening and responding – exploring sound / Exploring body percussion, vocal, environmental and percussion sounds
Listening and responding to music / Music of different genre
Responses to music
Performing – song singing / Suitable songs
Types of songs
Teaching a song
Choral work
Performing – literacy / Approaches to literacy
Simple 2-note and 3-note songs
Performing – playing instruments / Playing percussion instruments
Playing melodic instruments
Composing / Improvising and creating
Talking about and recording compositions
Use of electronic media
Assessment / Assessing music
Planning / Class – short/long term
School planning
Differentiation / Differentiation
ICT / Websites
Using electronic media
Integration across the Arts / Finding opportunities for integration across the arts
Integration with other subjects / Integration across the curriculum
Home/School Links / Helping parents to help their children at home
Resources and Equipment / Sourcing and storing resources

Aspects of Drama

Tick / Broad area / Detailed breakdown of possible topics to be covered
Strands/Strand units
To explore feelings, knowledge and ideas leading to understanding / Exploring and making drama
Reflecting on drama
Co-operating and communicating in making drama
Drama strategies and methodologies / Various drama strategies and approaches
Games and activities for Drama / Warm up games
Cool down games
Stimuli
Drama prerequisites / Content
Fictional lens
Safe environment – drama contract
Assessment / Assessing drama
Planning / Class – short/long term
School planning
Classroom organisation / Using the classroom
Using the school hall
Differentiation / Differentiation
ICT / Useful websites
Images
Integration across the Arts / Finding opportunities for integration with Visual Arts and Music
Integration across the curriculum / Integration with other subjects
Home/School Links / Helping parents to help their children at home
Resources and Equipment / Sourcing and storing resources

Aspects of Visual Arts

Tick / Broad area / Detailed breakdown of possible topics to be covered
Strands/Strand units
Drawing / Ideas and activities for each class
Paint & Colour / Ideas and activities for each class
Print / Ideas and activities for each class
Clay / Ideas and activities for each class
Construction / Ideas and activities for each class
Fabric & Fibre / Ideas and activities for each class
Looking and Responding / Sources for looking and responding
Questions for looking and responding
Assessment / Assessing Visual Arts
Planning / Classroom Planning
WholeSchool
Differentiation / Differentiation
Use of ICT in VA / Websites
Computer programmes
Integration across
the Arts / Finding opportunities for integration with Drama and Music
Integration across the curriculum / Integration with other subjects
Home/school/community links / Helping parents to help their children at home
Resources / Sourcing and storing resources

Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE)

Physical Education (PE)

Aspects of SPHE

Tick / Broad area / Detailed breakdown of possible topics to be covered
Strands / Strand units
Myself / Self identity/self esteem
Taking care of my body
Growing and changing
Safety and protection
Making decisions
Myself and others / Myself and my family
Myself and my friends
Relating to others
Myself and the wider world / Developing citizenship
Media education
Aspects of SPHE / RSE
Child Protection Guidelines
Stay Safe
Substance Use
Bullying
Interculturalism
Promotion of Healthy Eating
Promotion of Physical Activity
Approaches and methodologies / Drama activities
Co-operative games
Use of pictures, photographs and visual images
Discussion – circle work
Written activities
Use of ICT and the media
Looking at children’s work
Assessment / Assessment in SPHE
Planning / Class – short/long term
School planning
Differentiation / Differentiation
Special schools
Integration and linkage / Finding opportunities for integration and linkage in SPHE
Home/school links / Helping parents to help their children at home
Resources / Sourcing and storing resources

Aspects of PE

Tick / Broad area / Detailed breakdown of possible topics to be covered
Strands/Strand units
Athletics / Running
Jumping
Skipping
Throwing
Understanding and appreciation of athletics
Dance / Folk dance
Creative dance
Gymnastics / Movement
Understanding and appreciation of gymnastics
Games / Sending, receiving and travelling
Creating and playing games
Understanding and appreciation of games
Outdoor and Adventure Activities / Walking (cycling and camping*) Orienteering
Aquatics / Hygiene
Water Safety
Entry to and exit from the water
Buoyancy and propulsion
Stroke development
Water-based ball games
Understanding and appreciation of aquatics
Approaches and methodologies / Direct teaching
Guided discovery
Integration
Station teaching
Use of grids
Peer tutoring
Organisation of a PE lesson / Warm up
Mobility/flexibility
Individual/pair and small group work
Cool down
Assessment / Assessment in PE
Planning / Class – short/long term
School planning
Differentiation / Differentiation
ICT / Use of ICT
Integration and linkage / Finding opportunities for integration and linkage in PE
Home/school/
community links / Helping parents to help their children at home
Resources and equipment / Sourcing and storing resources

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August 2008