1. National Team Meeting 16 th June 2011 - Paddy Keays

2. Exploring Enterprise A teaching and learning resource for the LCVP classroom The LCVP is funded by the Department of Education and Science under the National Development Plan

3. The DVD Explore the concept of entrepreneurship Reinforce aspects of the curriculum with excellent ‘real life’ examples Provide a springboard for discussion around entrepreneurship in the classroom Resource Book Student worksheets for use with the DVD Practical suggestions for follow up activities including visits in from entrepreneurs, visits out to local enterprises Relevant materials and worksheets for a range of follow up activities Comprehensive resources for students engaging in enterprise activities including mini company

4. ProgrammeEnterprise Details Transition YearGet up and Go Student Enterprise Awards Established Leaving Certificate Business, Accounting & Economics Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme Enterprise Education Link Module Leaving Certificate Applied Enterprise Modules Linking the resource to the Classroom

5. Enterprise Education Purpose The Link Module, Enterprise Education, encourages students to identify enterprising skills, profile an entrepreneur, investigate business and community enterprises and set up their own enterprise projects as vehicles of learning. The LCVP is funded by the Department of Education and Science under the National Development Plan

6. Link Module II Enterprise Education The LCVP is funded by the Department of Education and Science under the National Development Plan Unit 1 – Enterprise Skills Unit 2 – Local Business Enterprises Unit 3 – Local Voluntary Organisations/Community Enterprises Unit 4 – An Enterprise Activity

7. Typical LCVP Activities The LCVP is funded by the Department of Education and Science under the National Development Plan Case studies  Invited Visitors to the Classroom  Conducting out-of-school Visits  Working in teams  Organising enterprise activities  Actively preparing for work  Experiencing the world of work  Using information and communications technology  Making presentations

8. Exploring Enterprise DVD as a teaching and learning tool in the classroom The LCVP is funded by the Department of Education and Science under the National Development Plan

9. Meet the Entrepreneurs

10. Skills and Qualities The LCVP is funded by the Department of Education and Science under the National Development Plan Link Module II – Unit 1, SLO 1.1: Describe the qualities and skills of enterprising people (see pages 27-29 of resource also)

11. Teamwork The LCVP is funded by the Department of Education and Science under the National Development Plan Link Module II – Unit 1, SLO 1.6: Appreciate the value of teamwork in generating ideas, assessing risks, solving problems and completing tasks

12. Enterprise Start ups The LCVP is funded by the Department of Education and Science under the National Development Plan Link Module II – Unit 2, SLO 2.2: Understand how an enterprise starts up and what support/training is available

13. SWOT/SCOT Analysis The LCVP is funded by the Department of Education and Science under the National Development Plan Link Module II – Unit 2, SLO 2.6: Carry out a SWOT analysis of a business

14. Single European Market The LCVP is funded by the Department of Education and Science under the National Development Plan Link Module II – Unit 2, SLO 2.11: Describe the impact of the Single European Market on a specific enterprise

15. ICT The LCVP is funded by the Department of Education and Science under the National Development Plan Link Module II – Unit 2, SLO 2.12: Describe and evaluate the use of information and communication technologies(ICT) in a business enterprise

16. Market Research The LCVP is funded by the Department of Education and Science under the National Development Plan Link Module II – Unit 4, SLO 4.7: Understand the practical importance of market research and the marketing mix

17. Promotion The LCVP is funded by the Department of Education and Science under the National Development Plan Link Module II – Unit 4, SLO 4.8: Be aware of the concepts of publicity and promotion

18. Health and Safety The LCVP is funded by the Department of Education and Science under the National Development Plan Link Module I – Unit 1, SLO 1.11: Understand current Health and Safety regulations in the workplace

19. De-briefing after each DVD Clip The LCVP is funded by the Department of Education and Science under the National Development Plan Pages 20-26

20. Exploring Enterprise LCVP Visit In/Visit Out The LCVP is funded by the Department of Education and Science under the National Development Plan

21. Active Learning The LCVP is funded by the Department of Education and Science under the National Development Plan Step 1:Plan (set goals & prepare) Step 2:Experience (the activity itself) Step 3: De-Brief (reflect on the experience) Step 4: Evaluate (analyse, draw conclusions) Step 5: Record (complete a diary/report/project)

22. Sourcing Visits In/Visits Out The LCVP is funded by the Department of Education and Science under the National Development Plan Appendix 1 Contact Details for your local Enterprise Board or www.enterpriseboards.ie http://www.studententerprise.i e/teacher-homepage.html

23. A Visitor to the Classroom Checklist for a Visit In Page 40 Confirmation of Visit In Letter Page 41 Letter of Thanks – Visit In Page 42 Student Visit Preparation Pages 49 – 52 Question Bank Pages 53 – 55 Student Evaluation of Visit Pages 56 – 57 Teacher Evaluation of Visit Pages 58 – 60 Entrepreneur Evaluation of Visit Pages 61 – 62 Contact Details Enterprise Boards Appendix 1 The LCVP is funded by the Department of Education and Science under the National Development Plan

24. A Visit Out Checklist for a Visit Out Page 40 Confirmation of Visit Out Letter Page 43 Guidelines for Visit Out Pages 44 – 46 Parent Permission Letter Page 47 Letter of Thanks – Visit Out Page 48 Student Visit Preparation Pages 49 – 52 Question Bank Pages 53 – 55 Student Evaluation of Visit Pages 56 – 57 Teacher Evaluation of Visit Pages 58 – 60 Entrepreneur Evaluation of Visit Pages 61 – 62 Contact Details Enterprise Boards Appendix 1 The LCVP is funded by the Department of Education and Science under the National Development Plan

25. Evaluation The LCVP is funded by the Department of Education and Science under the National Development Plan In order to ensure a meaningful learning experience it is essential that students reflect, debrief and evaluate immediately after the activity. Ensure to evaluate individually and then opened up to a group discussion.

26. Evaluation of Links Students Pages 56-57 Link Partner Evaluation Pages 61 - 62 Teachers Pages 58 - 60 Visit in/Visit Out The LCVP is funded by the Department of Education and Science under the National Development Plan

27. Exploring Enterprise ICT in the classroom The LCVP is funded by the Department of Education and Science under the National Development Plan

28. Website Details The LCVP is funded by the Department of Education and Science under the National Development Plan  www.adrenalin.ie www.adrenalin.ie  www.fuschia.ie www.fuschia.ie  www.grouselodge.com www.grouselodge.com  www.real-event.ie www.real-event.ie  www.moderntimberhomes.ie www.moderntimberhomes.ie  www.europus.ie www.europus.ie  www.pdst.ie

29. Exploring Enterprise The Enterprise Activity The LCVP is funded by the Department of Education and Science under the National Development Plan

30. Getting Started Games/Activities for Students What sort of Business Person are you? Pages 76 - 77 Are you a Risk Taker? Pages 78 - 79 Waste Paper Basket Game Pages 80 – 81 Thinking Outside the BoxPage 86 The LCVP is funded by the Department of Education and Science under the National Development Plan

31. Link Modules Assessment Portfolio of Coursework Core Items CV Career Investigation Enterprise/Action Plan Summary Report Options - any two from:- Diary of Work Experience Enterprise Report Recorded Interview/Presentation Report on “My Own Place” The LCVP is funded by the Department of Education and Science under the National Development Plan

32. Link Modules Assessment Written Examination Section A - Audio Visual  Video sequence of an enterprise Section B - Case Study  Received 4 weeks in advance Section C - General Questions  Choice of 4 questions from 6 The LCVP is funded by the Department of Education and Science under the National Development Plan

33. Enterprise/Action Plan Core Item 300 – 600 words Written in the future tense (except ‘Analysis of Research’ in the past) The LCVP is funded by the Department of Education and Science under the National Development Plan Pages 58 & 59Page 49 Page 5 & 6

34. Summary Report Core Item 300 – 600 words Simple language No appendices required Summary document – beginning, middle and end The LCVP is funded by the Department of Education and Science under the National Development Plan Pages 47 & 48Page 49 Page 8

35. Recorded Interview/Presentation Optional Item 3 – 5 minutes The LCVP is funded by the Department of Education and Science under the National Development Plan Pages 119 & 120Page 50 Page 16

36. Report on ‘My Own Place’ Optional Item Word processed 1000 – 1500 words Number pages Headings and subheadings The LCVP is funded by the Department of Education and Science under the National Development Plan Pages 121, 122 & 123Page 53 Page 14 & 16

37. Enterprise Report Optional Item Word processed 1000 – 1500 words Number pages Headings and subheadings Team Activity Page 12 & 13 The LCVP is funded by the Department of Education and Science under the National Development Plan Pages 93, 94 & 95Page 50

38. Contact Details Caroline McHale National Co-ordinator for Business and Enterprise 087 9598538 carolinemchale@pdst.ie business@pdst.ie The LCVP is funded by the Department of Education and Science under the National Development Plan