Subject Group: Social
These subjects explore common issues faced by all people living in society. They develop the skills and knowledge used to manage personal resources and guide human behaviour.
Brief Description:
This short course aims to develop the student’s experience of independence in relation to travel. It aims to develop the students' knowledge of the world around them and help with both social and practical skills. During the course students will learn more about their home, their school and the wider community as well as improve their knowledge of other cultures.
This Junior Cycle Level One Learning Programme requires approximately 100 hours of learning.
How will Around the World in 80 Days be useful to me?
This Short Course has four strands: Home is Where my Heart is, A whole New World, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, and Bon Voyage. At all times, students are encouraged to develop independent living skills to the greatest extent possible, which will serve them both now and in the future.
