The Learning to Learn programme provides students with the cognitive and emotional awareness tools to support them on their journey through the Junior Cycle. The overall purpose of the programme is to create confident, connected and engaged learners.
This programme is designed to
equip teachers to deliver a short course on learning and student support as
part of the school’s wellbeing and guidance programme.
One of the key objectives of the
Junior Cycle is to place the student at the centre of the teaching and learning
by developing more active and collaborative learning opportunities for students
and thus creating a balance between the development of subject knowledge,
thinking abilities and the development of key life skills.
This updated and revised edition
follows on from the success of the first edition being taught in schools
throughout Ireland since 2017, and it builds on the feedback of the schools and
teachers involved.
Along with a greater emphasis on
the cognitive and emotional awareness that students need to succeed, the
indicators for wellbeing are now included in each chapter.
The programme is structured so
that there is a balance between development of subject knowledge, thinking
abilities and key life skills, helping students to understand themselves better
in order to succeed in learning and life.
The programme is designed to be
delivered by subject teachers, guidance counsellors and members of the pastoral
and student support teams. And contributes to the 400 hours’ well-being
allocation at Junior Cycle.
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“Well-being is such an integral part of school life now. This training is almost essential for teachers and provides insights for learning in all subjects. I have highly recommended it to other teachers already.” - TEACHER, CROSS AND PASSION, KILLCULLEN
The programme is divided into sections to reflect the students’ journey through the Junior Cycle. Each lesson is characterised by being learner centred, with an opportunity for reflection at the end.
The Study Journal found at end of the student workbook is a results-focused time management tool to increase students’ productivity, effectiveness and application to their studies.
Supports students in settling into secondary school by sharing with them simple skills to connect more with what is happening around them.
Focuses on the power of motivation, enabling students to recognise their strengths and set goals for success along with sharing with them our highly recommended study and revision system.
Develops students’ emotional awareness and resilience to better cope with challenges and stress and establish practical coping strategies.
