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Literacy and Numeracy for Learning and Life 2011-2020 (4.Implications of…
Literacy and Numeracy for Learning and Life 2011-2020
Introduction
Recent reforms in the Irish Education System
Definition of Literacy
Importance of Literacy Policies
Objectives of the Assignment
2.Overview of the Strategy
Description of Six Pillars of the NLNS (strategy)
Summary of main aims of NLNS
3.Development and Rationale
Standardised Assessments (Primary Level)
Results have remained stagnant
Disadvantaged Schools not reaching potential
PIRLS test not indicating significant decline
PISA (Secondary Level)
Poor Results from 2009
NLNS based on these results
Findings of poor student motivation
Critical analysis of validity of test results
Placing Emphasis on Pisa Results
limitations of using a large scale assessment as a basis for policy reform
Competition between countries for high PISA rankings
4.Implications of NLNS on teaching and learning
Parents involvement
Continued Professional Development
Principals being facilitators- need for post holders
Children with additional needs
Assessment and Evaluation