Social & Cultural Module

Duration of Module: 7 Weeks (one term per TY class)
Based on one afternoon a week (6 Periods)

 Aims:

• To develop a student’s appreciation for their culture.
• To develop the student’s knowledge of their culture and history.
• To develop social skills
• To develop pride in our culture, past and present.

Objectives:

• The student shall be able to recognise places of cultural, historical and social importance.
• The student shall better understand the forces that have shaped Irish culture and history.
• The student shall recognise how our culture reflects upon society today.
• The student shall begin to evaluate the importance of history and culture on a personal level

Teaching and Learning Strategies:

• Students will visit places of social, cultural and historical importance.
• Students will complete descriptions & reviews based on visits.
• Tour guides present relevant information.
• Students are encouraged & given the opportunity to ask questions & to participate in interactive learning where available.

Content:
Visits to some of the following places, with guided tours and worksheets:l
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1. Croke Park GAA Museum
2. Ski Club of Ireland
3. Causey Farm
4. Go-Karting
5. Dublin Zoo
6. Zip-It
7. Skill Zone

Students attend 5-7 of the places listed above.

Assessment:

• Each student will present a written description & evaluation based on their visits.
• Each student is expected to attend all of the visits.
• Ability to meet work deadlines, be punctual at meeting points, interact with tour guides and general maturity in an adult environment will be monitored.

Evaluation:

• Students will complete an evaluation sheet at the end of the module highlighting the trips that they found most worthwhile & reasons why.
• Teacher appraisal of each trip.