REACH - Junior Cycle - Guidance Related Learning & Online Portfolio

Based on our research with Guidance Counsellors, this is a blended programme including a student book and online digital portfolio, integrating guidance related learning and an array of requested student apps, lesson plans, PowerPoints, Kahoots and videos to support you in delivering the programme.

The programme focuses on the development of Junior Cycle Key Skills and Whole School Guidance provision aided by a comprehensive Scheme of Work.

REACH Junior Cycle Overview
A suite of pen and paper and online activities for students covering 5 key areas, appropriately developed for Junior Cycle students:

1 - About Me

• My Interests
• My Values
• My Strengths
• My Identity
• My Mindset
  
• My Skills
• My Aptitude

2 - My Wellness

• My Gratitude
• My Balanced Life
• My Sustainable Life/Learning
• My Voice and how I present myself
  

3 - My School Community

• My School Year
• My School Supports
  
• My Guidance Counsellor

4 - My Education

• My Goal Setting
  
• My Junior Cycle Subject Choices
  
• My Leaving Cert Subject Choices
• My Options after School
• Different Educational Pathways

5 - My Career Options

• My Subjects and Careers
  
• My Job Options
• My Dream Career
• Investigating Apprenticeships
• My Career Pathways

The Online Platform will inlcude:

• A personalised Digital Career Portfolio for each student, viewable by the Guidance Counsellor and Teachers
• A student book covering the 3 years of Junior Cycle (once off purchase).
• Lesson Plans, PowerPoints, Kahoot Quizzes and Videos with relevant links to Junior Cycle Key Skills and the Whole School Guidance Framework to support you in delivering the programme
• The online programme will be available in Irish at the click of a button
• Student Exercises and PowerPoint Presentations for Leaving Cert Subject Choice which encourages research. Ranking and preferences from students provide valuable feedback for school management.
• Customised school guidance website (free with purchases of over 50 students)
• Once off purchase for students in 1st year and lasts for the duration of Junior Cycle
• CPD training and online / phone support available
• This programme will fulfil the 400 required Junior Cycle hours