How the senior cycle developments are progressed through NCCA structures
The curriculum components and other aspects of the senior cycle developments will be developed through different NCCA structures: Course Committees, Boards of Studies and the Senior Cycle Committee and will be approved by Council. There will be opportunities for consultation at various stages through the process. The work is also being informed by a number of initiatives taking place with the senior cycle school network. The diagram below shows the enabling structures for the senior cycle developments.
Composition of Course Committees and Boards of Studies
Course Committees for senior cycle subjects include representatives of the following organizations and bodies:
- Association of Secondary Teachers,Ireland
- Teachers' Union of Ireland
- Joint Managerial Body
- Association of Community and Comprehensive Schools
- Subject Association
- Irish Vocational Education Association
- Higher Education Training Awards Council
- Irish Universities Association
- Department of Education and Science (Inspectorate)
- State Examinations Commission
Boards of Studies for senior cycle subjects include representatives of the following organizations and bodies:
- Association of Secondary Teachers,Ireland (one representative for each subject)
- Teachers' Union of Ireland (one representative for each subject)
- Joint Managerial Body
- Association of Community and Comprehensive Schools
- Subject Association
- Irish Vocational Education Association
- Higher Education Training Awards Council
- Irish Universities Association
- Department of Education and Science (Inspectorate) (one representative for each subject)
- State Examinations Commission (one representative for each subject)
Curriculum development at senior cycle
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