LLW


Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.

Benjamin Franklin


Introduction

Learning for Life and Work is an exciting new subject which prepares students with the relevant skills required in life and in the work place. It is a motivating qualification with a Northern Ireland dimension which equips students with the skills to become contributors to society, the economy and the environment.

Students will explore and express their own values and attitudes and develop their understanding of the challenges and opportunities of personal, social, cultural, political and economic issues through the study of real life situations. Students will learn the skills associated with critical evaluation, independent thinking and informed decision making.

LLW in St. Patrick's Grammar School

Staff

Ms P Dresen-Martin

(Coordinator LLW)

Ms A McMullan

Learning for Life and Work is a key component of the revised curriculum. There are four main strands:

· Citizenship

· Employability

· Personal Development

· Home Economics

The overall aim of the department is to develop the young person;

1. As an individual

2. As a contributor to society

3. And a contributor to the economy and environment

Teaching and Learning Aims

We are aiming to provide students with the skills they require to think independently, make informed decisions, and take appropriate action when faced with personal, social, economic and employment issues.

They will be leaning about the following areas:

  • diversity, social inclusion, rights and responsibilities;
  • the role of government and non-governmental organisations in protecting people’s rights;
  • democratic institutions and processes;
  • how to maximise physical and mental health and well-being;
  • relationships and sexuality;
  • to be a discerning consumer;
  • the impact of globalisation on employment;
  • recruitment and selection procedures;
  • self-employment;
  • the work environment; and
  • the social responsibility of businesses.