UCC’s PLUS+ Programme – Homework Club
Information Leaflet for Tutors
(Participation in 2 Homework Clubs now qualifies for the UCC Works Internship Programme)
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What is the Voluntary Homework Club Scheme all about?
The Voluntary Homework Club Scheme is a scheme whereby UCCstudents volunteer to be placed in a second level school one afternoon per week for 2 hours over a period of 8 weeks to help secondary school students from DEIS schools with their homework.
What is the Aim of the Voluntary Homework Club Scheme?
The aim of the Voluntary Tutoring Scheme is to provideacademic help to 2ndlevel schoolstudents. It is envisaged that Tutors will provide additional academic support in school subjects which may prove difficult to students while doing their homework in a fun, social Homework Club environment. The UCC PLUS+ Programme aims to foster better relations between UCC and DEIS linked schools while encouraging 2nd level school students to consider onward progression to third level particularly where there is little tradition of progression onto higher education.
Who Should Apply? -All tutors must be registered UCC students for the academic year 2017-2018. We are looking forenthusiastic and committed students who are interested in developing their teaching and communication skills. You will find this challenging and rewarding!
NOTE: First Year UCC students are encouraged to apply for Semester 2 allowing them time to settle into college life.
At what level will I be tutoring?
This established tutoring scheme is aimed at assisting 1st, 2ndand 3rdYear students with their homework. Subjects that students may require additional help in range from, Maths, Irish, English, French, Spanish, History, Geography, Science, Business, Religion and CSPE. All tutors must attend one compulsory training session per academic year.
COMPULSORY TRAINING SESSION for tutors –
Semester 1 Tutors (Oct - Nov 2017)Tuesday, 26th Sept 2017 @5:30 p.m. in WW6
orThursday, 28th Sept in AL G18 @ 6 p.m.
Semester 2 Tutors (Jan–March 2018) – TRAINING on Tuesday, 16th January at 5:30 p.m. in Boole 3
orThursday, 19th January at 6 p.m. in Boole 1
How will I get there?
Transport will be provided from UCC to the schools involved and back again to UCC after the Homework Club finishes. Check map at ucc.ie/uccplus/getinvolved and click into Homework Club Bus Departure Map.
When will I start?
Sem 1 – Homework Clubs start week commencing 2nd Oct. 2017and finish end of November.
Sem 2 – Homework Club tutors will recommence week of 22nd Jan. 2018 and finish mid March
TURN OVER PAGE FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION
How do I register for the Homework Clubs – We are introducing a new system this year. Register online via Follow more detailed instructions below or visit our website at and click into Homework Clubs. It only takes a few minutes. Encourage your friends to join too!
What is my time commitment to the Homework Clubs?
UCC PLUS+Homework Clubs will be supporting Homework Clubs in eightCork City schools. We ask for only 16 hours maximum commitment over 8weeks!!! That’s only 2 hours per week over 8 weeks! Tutors must attend one compulsory training session + choose one Homework Club in either Semester 1 or Semester 2. Just pick one Homework Club Day that suits you on eitherMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday afternoon!No Homework Clubs during school mid-term break.
Where and what time will the Homework Clubs take place? Buses will depart from Gaol Cross nearVisitors Car Park at Perrotts Inch, Gaol Cross.
Mon: Mayfield Community School – Depart UCC @ 3:30 p.m. & return to UCC @ 5:30 p.m.
(or) St. Patrick’s Secondary Girls School(Runs Sem 1+ Sem 2) / Depart UCC @ 3:30 p.m.
return to UCC @ 5:30 p.m.
Tues: North Pres – (Runs Sem 1+ Sem 2) Depart UCC @ 3:30 p.m. and return to UCC @ 5:45 p.m
(or) North Mon - (Runs Sem 1+ Sem 2) Depart UCC @ 3:30 p.m. and return to UCC @ 5:15 p.m
(or) Nagle Community College – Depart UCC @ 3:30 p.m. and return to UCC @ 5:30 p.m. (Runs
Sem1 + Sem 2)
Wed: Bishopstown Community School - (Runs Sem 1 + Sem 2) - Depart UCC @ 12:55 p.m. & return
to UCC @ 2:45p.m.
Thurs: Ursulines Secondary School – (Sem 1 Only) Note this is an Assistive Technology Homework Club run in conjunctionwith UCC’s Disability Support Office.It will be based on campus for first 4 weeks, school based for next 2 weeks and final showcase will be on UCC’s main campus. Tutors must be available between 3 – 5 p.m. and must like working with computers. Times may vary slightly.
Please note schools supported by UCC PLUS+ Homework Clubs may change dependent on tutor numbers.
Contact person -Maeve Minihane, Homework Club Administrator, UCC PLUS+,1-2 Brighton Villas UCC PLUS+ office number 021-4205140/work mobile – 087- 6444558 or