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Flashcards by Maria O'Dempsey, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Maria O'Dempsey
over 11 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Department of Education | -John O'Dowd -Responsible for central administration of all aspects of education except higher education (Dept of Employment & Learning) -Aim to promote edu of population & ensure effective implementation of education policy |
| Key Functions | -Advising ministries on determination of edu policy -Framing legislation -Ensure effectiveness of edu system -Managing resources -Evaluating teacher performance |
| Structure & Functions | 9 non-departmental public bodies: 1) Belfast Education & Library board 2) South East ELB 3) Southern ELB 4) Northeastern ELB 5) Western ELB 6) CCMS 7) Ni Council for the Curriculum, Examinations & Assessments 8) Staff Commission for the Education & Library Boards 9) Youth Council for NI. STATUTORY/VOLUNTARY GROUPS: 1)Comhairle na Gaelscolaíochta 2)General Teaching Council NI 3)NI Council for Integrated Education. -Role of boards to ensure high quality education, youth & library board services -Maj of exams held under CCEA -All schools follow NI curriculum based on national curriculum of Eng & Wales |
| Integrated Education | -95% of children attending maintained (Ca) or controlled (Pr) schools -NICIE promotes/supports integrated education |
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