Level 2 Learning Programme
What are Level 2 Learning Programmes and who are they meant for?
It is designed for students with particular special educational needs who currently can’t access the Junior Certificate and will be aligned to Level 2 of the NFQ. The Level 2 Learning Programmes (L2LPs) and qualification are targeted at a very specific group of students who have general learning disabilities in the higher functioning moderate and low functioning mild categories.
- It is envisaged that as far as possible the students under consideration here who are in mainstream settings will undertake their L2LPs in mainstream classes. Of course, there may be occasions when small group or one-to-one teaching is more appropriate.
Occasionally there may be a student undertaking L2LPs for whom recognition of learning in one or two subjects at Level 3 is also accessible.
There are 5 key areas of learning known as Priority Learning Units. Each Unit is broken down into Elements and these elements are further broken down into Learning outcomes.
The Learning Units are interconnected, overlap and interlink
A portfolio of evidence has to be created.
Grading is on the basis of ACHIEVED.
Gathering evidence can be worksheets, audio, photograph, video, artefacts etc.
Each unit focuses on developing the social, personal and pre-vocational skills that prepare students for further study, for work and for life.
How does it work?
A student takes:
5 PLUs
+
2 SHORT COURSES
+
Wellbeing (PE +CSPE+SPHE)
Rewarding Achievement in L2LP
Evidence of learning gathered in the L2LP will be presented for the JCPA (Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement)
Assessment of PLUs and 2 Short Courses are School based
JCPA will be issued by the school
2 curriculum components will feature on the certification
PLUs Priority Learning Units
2 short courses
Ongoing reporting through the school’ s regular reporting system
5 Priority Learning Units
1. Communication and Literacy
2. Numeracy
3. Personal Care
4. Living in a Community
5. Preparing for Work
Each unit is broken into elements and each element is further broken into learning outcomes.
A student must achieve all the elements and a majority of the learning outcomes in each element.
Elements of the PLU Communicating and literacy
Speaking appropriately for a variety of purposes and demonstrating
attentiveness as a listener
Using non-verbal behaviour to get the message across
Reading to obtain basic information
Using a range of writing forms to express opinions
Using expressive arts to communicate
Using suitable technologies for a range of purposes
Elements of the PLU Numeracy
Managing money
Developing an awareness of number
Developing an awareness of temperature
Developing an awareness of weight and capacity
Developing an awareness of length and distance
Using a calculator
Developing spatial awareness
Using data for a range of different purposes
Using shapes
Developing an awareness of time
Elements of the PLU Personal care
Developing good daily personal care
Developing healthy eating habits
Developing a healthy lifestyle
Being able to manage stress
Knowing how to stay safe
Becoming aware of one’s sexuality
Recognising emotions
Making personal decision
Elements of the PLU Living in a community
Developing good relationships
Resolving conflict
Using local facilities
Seeking help and advice
Making consumer choices
Elements of the PLU Preparing for work
Being able to set goals for learning
Finding out about work
Preparing for a work-related activity
Developing an awareness of health and safety using equipment
Taking part in a work-related activity
For further information www.jct.ie/l2lp/l2lp