Webinar
A parent's guide to supporting your child complete the ACCs successfully
This presentation is designed to both inform and empower parents. It will explain the purpose of the ACCs and provide supports and tips to help parents engage their child in completing them successfully.
The Content
- Purpose of the ACCs
- Student challenges highlighted
- Importance of school and class attendance
- Discuss the appropriate use of AI
- Nurturing a resilient mindset and motivation at home
This webinar is designed for parents who children are preparing to start their ACCs.
The ACCS bring about unique opportunities for students to think outside the box, demonstrate their skills as a research and practice essential 21st century skills such as;
Parents play a key role in motivating their child and encouraging engagement in the completion of these projects.
Weighted at 40% or below student engagement and school attendance is crucial. This workshop aims to support parents in creating a positive learning environment at home to support the completion of the ACCS
The ACCS bring about unique opportunities for students to think outside the box, demonstrate their skills as a research and practice essential 21st century skills such as;
- Presentation skills
- Research Skills
- Organisation
- Teamwork and individual led tasks
- Critical thinking
- Technology use
Parents play a key role in motivating their child and encouraging engagement in the completion of these projects.
Weighted at 40% or below student engagement and school attendance is crucial. This workshop aims to support parents in creating a positive learning environment at home to support the completion of the ACCS
Course Lessons
Content
Meet the facilitator
Grainne Mulcahy
Dr Mulcahy is a full-time teacher of Maths, Science, Biology and Religion working in one of the largest schools in the country. She has worked on the in-service provision team with Junior Cycle for Teachers. A Masters in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Work has grounded her in a very student-centred approach to teaching. Student welfare and wellbeing are at the heart of her work with schools, teachers and parents. After 30 years teaching, she took on a Doctorate in Education with TCD. Her research focused on Junior Cycle with particular interest in learning and assessment.
Learning is a lifelong process, developing the skills and confidence to engage with learning is crucial and we are never too young or too old to start.
Patrick Jones - Course author
