1. School Self-Evaluation
Literacy and Numeracy
Junior Cycle
Process to improve learning
Whole-school approach
6-step process
Teaching and learning framework
Evaluation criteria
Strategy to improve learning
Whole-school responsibility
Develop literacy and numeracy skills across all subjects
Improve assessment of literacy and numeracy
Curriculum reform to improve learning
Whole-school focus
8 Principles
24 Learning statements
8 Key skills (including L and N)
School-based assessment
Linking initiatives to improve learning
Impact:
Improved learning outcomes for students
The National Literacy and Numeracy Strategy, School Self-Evaluation and the Junior Cycle framework are closely related and work together. At the heart of each is a desire to improve teaching, learning and assessment. This diagram illustrates how school self-evaluation as a process to improve learning helps schools to implement changes outlined in the literacy and numeracy strategy and to prepare for and implement a reformed junior cycle curriculum. Interlinking the three aspects of reform will assist in changing not only what we teach and assess but also how we teach and assess in order to improve learning outcomes.