1. 10/09/20151 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/20151 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/20151

2. 2 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/20152 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/20152 2 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/20152 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 2 My Own Place LCVP National Seminar Saturday, March 23 rd 2013 Siobhán O’Sullivan PDST Advisor

3. 10/09/20153 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/20153 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/20153 Overview Relevant Specific Learning Outcomes Suggested Methodology My Own Place and the Portfolio My Own Place and the Written Exam

4. 10/09/20154 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/20154 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/20154 “MY OWN PLACE” SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES

5. 10/09/20155 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/20155 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/20155 Link Module 1, Unit 1: Introduction to Working Life 1.Identify the main sources of employment in the local area 2.Identify the main social services and job creation agencies in the local area 3.Identify the main agencies that provide transport in the local area

6. 10/09/20156 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/20156 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/20156 Link Module 1, Unit 1: Introduction to Working Life 4.Identify the main financial institutions servicing the needs of the local area 5.Identify the main agencies involved in industrial relations in the local area 6.Identify the principal economic activities in the local area 7.Evaluate the potential for tourism in the local area

7. 10/09/20157 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/20157 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/20157 Link Module 2: Unit 3: Local Business Enterprises 1.Identify a range of enterprises in the local community Link Module 2: Unit 3: Local Voluntary Organisations/ Community Enterprises 1.Identify the voluntary bodies that carry out community work in the locality

8. 10/09/20158 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/20158 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/20158 SUGGESTED METHODOLOGY

9. 10/09/20159 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/20159 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/20159 Getting Started Decide on the local area – suburb of a city, parish, village, town, defined area around the school, etc. Create a map of the area under investigation Conduct a SWOT analysis of the area Divide class into groups to investigate the area, e.g. voluntary organisations, financial institutions, employment, tourism, social services, job creation agencies, sports facilities, local enterprises, transport, etc

10. 10/09/201510 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201510 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201510

11. 10/09/201511 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201511 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201511 Research Methods Include at least three research methods, explaining each in detail

12. 10/09/201512 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201512 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201512 Research Methods Include at least three research methods, explaining each in detail Questionnaire/survey

13. 10/09/201513 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201513 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201513 Research Methods Include at least three research methods, explaining each in detail Questionnaire/survey Interview

14. 10/09/201514 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201514 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201514 Research Methods Include at least three research methods, explaining each in detail Questionnaire/survey Interview Internet*

15. 10/09/201515 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201515 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201515 Research Methods Include at least three research methods, explaining each in detail Questionnaire/survey Interview Internet* Library

16. 10/09/201516 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201516 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201516 Research Methods Include at least three research methods, explaining each in detail Questionnaire/survey Interview Internet* Library Visitor to the classroom

17. 10/09/201517 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201517 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201517 Research Methods Include at least three research methods, explaining each in detail Questionnaire/survey Interview Internet* Library Visitor to the classroom Other?

18. 10/09/201518 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201518 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201518

19. 10/09/201519 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201519 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201519 STUDENTS REPORT THEIR FINDINGS

20. 10/09/201520 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201520 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201520 Oral Literacy in My Own Place ContentRating* Began in an interesting and attention-getting manner. Stayed with the topic throughout. Supported opinion with at least three facts/or examples. Presented facts and/or examples in a logical manner. Had a strong ending. Total number of content points possible = 25 Rating: 1 = needs practice in this area; 2 = fair, but could improve; 3 = good; 4 = very good; 5 = outstanding

21. 10/09/201521 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201521 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201521 Oral Literacy in My Own Place Delivery Rating* Stood straight and tall. Maintained good eye contact with the audience. Spoke in a voice that was clear, and could be easily heard and understood. Varied expression to make the presentation interesting. Spoke at a pace that was neither too fast or too slow. Total number of content points possible = 25 Rating: 1 = needs practice in this area; 2 = fair, but could improve; 3 = good; 4 = very good; 5 = outstanding

22. 10/09/201522 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201522 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201522 Online Tools Create a “My Own Place” website

23. 10/09/201523 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201523 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201523 Create a website for the local area that students can upload their research to – or get the students to create the website themselves! Click here

24. 10/09/201524 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201524 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201524 Online Tools Create a “My Own Place” website Use Google Spreadsheets: – To plan and organise the research – To co-ordinate visits in/visits out Click here to view an example

25. 10/09/201525 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201525 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201525 “MY OWN PLACE” IN THE PORTFOLIO

26. 10/09/201526 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201526 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201526 My Own Place in the Portfolio Optional item (along with Diary of Work Placement, Enterprise Report and Recorded Interview - submit any 2 out of 4) 50 marks, 1000 – 1500 words Alternatively, it can be submitted as a Summary Report (300 – 600 words, 40 marks)

27. 10/09/201527 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201527 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201527 WRITING THE “MY OWN PLACE” OPTIONAL REPORT

28. 10/09/201528 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201528 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201528 Layout of MOP Report Title page – title and sub-title, authors name, date, audience Table of Contents Introduction – include map of area Aims and objectives Research Methods Body of Report Conclusions Recommendations Evaluation Appendices – 2 max

29. 10/09/201529 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201529 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201529 Marking Scheme Presentation and Layout0 – 4 Title/table of contents0 – 2 Description of local area/area under investigation0 – 5 Aims/objectives0 – 5 Research Methods0 – 5 Body of report: description and analysis of key aspects0 – 6 Body: use of logical sequence/headings/illustration0 – 6 Body: analysis of issue and suggestions for improvement0 – 6 Conclusions and recommendations0 – 6 Evaluation0 – 6

30. 10/09/201530 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201530 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201530 Body of Report Should include: Main findings – include sub-headings as appropriate Identification and analysis of local issue with suggestions for improvement Link to at least two Leaving Certificate subjects Maps, pictures, charts, diagrams, tables 17/50 marks

31. 10/09/201531 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201531 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201531 Local Issue Students must identify a local issue or problem and analyse it as part of the main body of the report Suggestions should then by made for improvements Examples: parking, lack of essential transport services/sport or recreational facilities, traffic congestions, litter, closure of Garda Station, etc.

32. 10/09/201532 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201532 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201532 Common Errors Table of contents missing Concentrating on one aspect of the local area and failing to give an overview of the investigation No analysis of local issue Failure to make suggestions for improvement Relevant illustrations missing Poor conclusions, recommendations and evaluation (12 marks)

33. Tá an SFGB maoinithe ag an Roinn Oideachas agus Scileanna faoin bPlean Forbartha Náisiúnta, 2007-2013 EXAM QUESTIONS ON MY OWN PLACE

34. Tá an SFGB maoinithe ag an Roinn Oideachas agus Scileanna faoin bPlean Forbartha Náisiúnta, 2007-2013 Case Study 2012 – Glencar Community Resource Centre 2010 – Kilmaloe Community Development 2008 – Ballynure Community Development 2005 – Ballytra Community Development 2000 – Rathlee 1999 – Decision Times

35. Tá an SFGB maoinithe ag an Roinn Oideachas agus Scileanna faoin bPlean Forbartha Náisiúnta, 2007-2013 GENERAL QUESTIONS

36. 10/09/201536 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201536 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201536 2011, Q3 Consider the area where you live a)Give one reason why you think your school is located where it is. (1) b)Name two types of enterprises/organisations in the area. Explain one advantage of each to the area. (6) c)Identify two challenges faced by enterprises/ organisations in the area. Explain two ways each challenge can be overcome. (8) d)What advice would you give to an entrepreneur who is researching the possibility of setting up a business in the area? (Four points required). (10)

37. 10/09/201537 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201537 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201537 2009, Q4 An awareness of the areas in which we live and work is important a)Name one agency or business involved in each of the following areas: job creation, financial services, transport services. (3) b)Consider an agency/business you mentioned in part a). Describe the significance of this agency/business to the area. (4) c)Prepare a questionnaire you would use to do an investigation of your local area. (10) d)What challenges might your local area face over the next five years? Suggest how these might be overcome. (8)

38. 10/09/201538 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201538 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007 - 2013 10/09/201538 Recap and Review Click here to access

39. The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 Email: business@pdst.ie LCVP website: pdst.ie/node/186business@pdst.iepdst.ie/node/186