Committee Reports::Report No. 02 - Gender Equality in Education in the Republic of Ireland (1984-1991)::01 March, 1992::Appendix

APPENDIX 3

Instrument used by Author in workshops to help teachers identify students’ needs

What should a school regard as the most important needs of junior cycle students (up to the end of compulsory schooling)?


 

 

Top 6

Bottom 6

A

The acquisition of knowledge

 

 

B

The development of moral values

 

 

C

Basic skills especially in the three R’s

 

 

D

The development of a sense of responsibility

 

 

E

The development of practical/vocational skills

 

 

F

The promotion of initiative and enterprise

 

 

G

Enabling young people to make and keep friends

 

 

H

That they will learn how to learn

 

 

J

Development of money management and home management skills

 

 

K

Development of money management and home management skills

 

 

L

The promotion of gender equality

 

 

M

Enjoyment of learning

 

 

N

Maximum achievement in external examinations

 

 

O

The promotion of students’ self confidence/ self-esteem

 

 

P

The development of spiritual values

 

 

R

Preparation for relationships and family life

 

 

S

The development of communication skills

 

 

T

Preparation for the demands of working life (career selection, needs of workplace)

 

 

W

The development of the students’ aesthetic and creative sense

 

 

X

The development of independence of thought

 

 

Y

Other: