Ringing the changes: what's for discussion [Independent.ie]
- Published: 22 April 2010
THE sort of changes under discussion for the Junior Certificate include:
- Freedom for schools to devise some or all of their own courses, rather than sticking rigidly to the Department of Education curriculum.
- Broadening out the qualifications available to include more vocational-style training in modules such as computer skills.
- A range of taster subjects in first year, with a focus on fewer subjects in second and third years, or tasters in years one and two and a narrower focus in year three.
