Education Report
The United Nations Secretary General’s Global Initiative on Education is broken up in three main priorities: (1) Every Child in School, (2) Quality of Learning and (3) Global Citizenship. In the following report we will look at how Ireland is meeting this goals and standards. Also, where they rank with other countries that are a part of the United Nations.
First, we will look at priority number one: Every Child in School and how Ireland has adopted this initiative and incorporated it into their education system. Currently, the education system is broken down into early childhood/preschool, primary (elementary), and post primary also referred to as secondary (Figure 1). School attendance and the continuing of education has changed over the years, but in the last few years has increased (Figure 2).
Early Childhood/preschool is a voluntary system for children that are older than three years old and younger than five years old. The pre-schools range from private ownership to community and voluntary members. In 2010, a new program was introduced that provided free pre-school to age appropriate children. Since the initiative, 94% of eligible children have been enrolled for the 2011/12 school year.
Primary schools are funded through the state and also include special education and private schools. Currently the state pays for most of the building and running costs, while the Department of Education and Skills is responsible for teacher’s salaries. Children are not obligated to attend school until six years of age, but nearly all five year old are enrolled in classes, also known as infant class or kindergarten.
Post primary or secondary schools include vocational, community and comprehensive sections. Secondary schools are privately owned and managed, vocational schools are state-established and run by Education and Training Boards. Community and comprehensive schools are ran by and managed through Board of Management.
Secondly, we will look at the priority number two: Quality of Learning. Now that we have explored the education structure of Ireland, we will now look at the quality of learning and what the policies are for accomplishing the priority. In Figure 3, shows the curriculum used in the schools. In Figure 4, it shows the suggested amount of time for the week to be spent on each of the subjects and is broken down between full days and half days. Currently the ratio of students to teachers is 16.3 for 2014. There are schools in 33 counties and each county not only has assistance for special needs students, but there are schools specifically designed for those with special needs that are unable to attend mainstream classrooms. For more information on all statistics from current to previous years, please visit the website http://www.education.ie/en/Publications/Statistics/.
Lastly, we will look at the priority number three: Global Citizenship. Ireland not only has their set curriculum, but they have also started to incorporate global education. The main priority of education is the history of their country, but they now include other aspects as well. Doing research, projects and assignments of other countries and making the students aware of not just their heritage, but what is happening in other parts of the world. Ireland also has incentive programs for their citizens to continue their education in another country and also bringing students into the country to study at their schools.
In conclusion, Ireland as a whole is meeting the policies and procedures set forth by the United Nations Global Education. Education is a top priority but so is maintaining the standards and cultural that has made the country what it is today. While the goals may not been seen as exceeding at this point in time, Ireland continues to change and adapt the curriculum to not only educate their citizens but also educate them to become prominent members of their society and anywhere else. For more information on Ireland and the education system please visit the Department of Education and Skills at www.education.ie.
References
Priorities. (n.d.). UN Global Education First Initiative – United Nations Secretary General's Global Initiative on Education –. Retrieved July 26, 2014, from http://www.globaleducationfirst.org/priorities.html
Primary and post-primary education. (n.d.). Primary and post-primary education. Retrieved July 26, 2014, from http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/education/primary_and_post_primary_education/
. (n.d.). . Retrieved July 26, 2014, from http://www.nationmaster.com/country-info/profiles/Ireland/Education/All-stats
Department of Education and Skills. (n.d.). Welcome to the website -. Retrieved July 26, 2014, from http://www.education.ie/
. (1999, January 1). . Retrieved July 26, 2014, from http://www.curriculumonline.ie/getmedia/c4a88a62-7818-4bb2-bb18-4c4ad37bc255/PSEC_Introduction-to-Primary-Curriculum_Eng.pdf
. (n.d.). . Retrieved July 26, 2014, from http://cain.ulst.ac.uk/csc/reports/fig1-1.gif
First, we will look at priority number one: Every Child in School and how Ireland has adopted this initiative and incorporated it into their education system. Currently, the education system is broken down into early childhood/preschool, primary (elementary), and post primary also referred to as secondary (Figure 1). School attendance and the continuing of education has changed over the years, but in the last few years has increased (Figure 2).
Early Childhood/preschool is a voluntary system for children that are older than three years old and younger than five years old. The pre-schools range from private ownership to community and voluntary members. In 2010, a new program was introduced that provided free pre-school to age appropriate children. Since the initiative, 94% of eligible children have been enrolled for the 2011/12 school year.
Primary schools are funded through the state and also include special education and private schools. Currently the state pays for most of the building and running costs, while the Department of Education and Skills is responsible for teacher’s salaries. Children are not obligated to attend school until six years of age, but nearly all five year old are enrolled in classes, also known as infant class or kindergarten.
Post primary or secondary schools include vocational, community and comprehensive sections. Secondary schools are privately owned and managed, vocational schools are state-established and run by Education and Training Boards. Community and comprehensive schools are ran by and managed through Board of Management.
Secondly, we will look at the priority number two: Quality of Learning. Now that we have explored the education structure of Ireland, we will now look at the quality of learning and what the policies are for accomplishing the priority. In Figure 3, shows the curriculum used in the schools. In Figure 4, it shows the suggested amount of time for the week to be spent on each of the subjects and is broken down between full days and half days. Currently the ratio of students to teachers is 16.3 for 2014. There are schools in 33 counties and each county not only has assistance for special needs students, but there are schools specifically designed for those with special needs that are unable to attend mainstream classrooms. For more information on all statistics from current to previous years, please visit the website http://www.education.ie/en/Publications/Statistics/.
Lastly, we will look at the priority number three: Global Citizenship. Ireland not only has their set curriculum, but they have also started to incorporate global education. The main priority of education is the history of their country, but they now include other aspects as well. Doing research, projects and assignments of other countries and making the students aware of not just their heritage, but what is happening in other parts of the world. Ireland also has incentive programs for their citizens to continue their education in another country and also bringing students into the country to study at their schools.
In conclusion, Ireland as a whole is meeting the policies and procedures set forth by the United Nations Global Education. Education is a top priority but so is maintaining the standards and cultural that has made the country what it is today. While the goals may not been seen as exceeding at this point in time, Ireland continues to change and adapt the curriculum to not only educate their citizens but also educate them to become prominent members of their society and anywhere else. For more information on Ireland and the education system please visit the Department of Education and Skills at www.education.ie.
References
Priorities. (n.d.). UN Global Education First Initiative – United Nations Secretary General's Global Initiative on Education –. Retrieved July 26, 2014, from http://www.globaleducationfirst.org/priorities.html
Primary and post-primary education. (n.d.). Primary and post-primary education. Retrieved July 26, 2014, from http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/education/primary_and_post_primary_education/
. (n.d.). . Retrieved July 26, 2014, from http://www.nationmaster.com/country-info/profiles/Ireland/Education/All-stats
Department of Education and Skills. (n.d.). Welcome to the website -. Retrieved July 26, 2014, from http://www.education.ie/
. (1999, January 1). . Retrieved July 26, 2014, from http://www.curriculumonline.ie/getmedia/c4a88a62-7818-4bb2-bb18-4c4ad37bc255/PSEC_Introduction-to-Primary-Curriculum_Eng.pdf
. (n.d.). . Retrieved July 26, 2014, from http://cain.ulst.ac.uk/csc/reports/fig1-1.gif
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Economy of Ireland
Ireland produces many products from their resources. While the production is distributed all over the country, a big majority is exported to their trading partners: United Kingdom, Germany, France, United States and China. The production of goods is done at various locations and professions range from farmer to scientist. Below is just a brief view of the production and distribution of just a few of the main products.
Currently Ireland produces and distributes more pharmaceuticals than any other country in the world. The production of the medication are primarily done in a lab by doctors, scientists and researchers. The distribution is about 28% of total exports to the above mentioned trading partners.
Another resource that is produced on a seasonal basis is organic chemicals. Around April or May, Ireland produces and exports organic chemicals to their trading partners. One of the most interesting resource is the production and export of processing equipment and software. Both Google and Intel have production sites in Ireland. Google’s Ireland base is the second largest, with the United States being the largest.
References
Ireland Balance of Trade. (n.d.). TRADING ECONOMICS. Retrieved August 2, 2014, from http://www.tradingeconomics.com/ireland/balance-of-trade
The Observatory of Economic Complexity. (n.d.). OEC: Ireland (IRL) Profile of Exports, Imports and Trade Partners. Retrieved August 3, 2014, from http://atlas.media.mit.edu/profile/country/irl/
Currently Ireland produces and distributes more pharmaceuticals than any other country in the world. The production of the medication are primarily done in a lab by doctors, scientists and researchers. The distribution is about 28% of total exports to the above mentioned trading partners.
Another resource that is produced on a seasonal basis is organic chemicals. Around April or May, Ireland produces and exports organic chemicals to their trading partners. One of the most interesting resource is the production and export of processing equipment and software. Both Google and Intel have production sites in Ireland. Google’s Ireland base is the second largest, with the United States being the largest.
References
Ireland Balance of Trade. (n.d.). TRADING ECONOMICS. Retrieved August 2, 2014, from http://www.tradingeconomics.com/ireland/balance-of-trade
The Observatory of Economic Complexity. (n.d.). OEC: Ireland (IRL) Profile of Exports, Imports and Trade Partners. Retrieved August 3, 2014, from http://atlas.media.mit.edu/profile/country/irl/
Distribution/Information
Ireland is known as a modern-day but small trade dependent country. Since Ireland is small in comparison to other developed countries, they were hit very hard, possibly the hardest, with the economy crisis in 2007. Select three key economic indicators such as poverty rates, labor distribution, use of resources, etc. and analyze what this information says about the country, how does it compare to other countries, change over time, etc.
- In 2009, the percent of population below the poverty line was 5.5%. On the CIA Factbook, there were only 4 other countries with a lower percentage, such as Kazakhstan and Taiwan.
- The labor force is distributed into three categories: Agriculture 5%; Industry 19%; Services 76%. Within the last 30 years the distribution of the labor force has not changed much, Agriculture has declined and services have gone up, industry has increased. All of the different categories have changed by less than 10%.
- The public debt is 124% of the GDP. Because of the economy crisis in 2007, Ireland was hit hard and they are now ranked 7 for public debt. It does seem that they may continue to stay in the top 10, but they are working to correct that with a payment plan, budgeting and distribution of funds.
Oil Production/Consumption
Oil Production: 59,630 bbl/day (2010 est.)
Oil Consumption: 144,000 bbl/day (2011 est.)
Ireland uses more oil than they produce so majority of their supply is imported into the country. Even though Ireland is a developed country it does not seem that they use oil as much as many other developed countrry. With much of the country being farmland and rolling hills oil consumption seems to be at a minimum. Dublin and Belfast are the two major cities within the country and probably use the majority of oil for all the vehicles, trains, buses and airplanes. Within in the last decade Ireland has built giant windmills for natural energy because the country is known to be very windy. Also, there are numerous turbines all around the country coastline to provide hydroelectric power.
Contemplate:
Are there alternative fuel vehicles used?
Is there a difference in oil consumption since the windmills and hydroelectric power was introduced?
Much of the country has homes and land thousands of years old so how is power or oil transmitted and used?
Oil Production: 59,630 bbl/day (2010 est.)
Oil Consumption: 144,000 bbl/day (2011 est.)
Ireland uses more oil than they produce so majority of their supply is imported into the country. Even though Ireland is a developed country it does not seem that they use oil as much as many other developed countrry. With much of the country being farmland and rolling hills oil consumption seems to be at a minimum. Dublin and Belfast are the two major cities within the country and probably use the majority of oil for all the vehicles, trains, buses and airplanes. Within in the last decade Ireland has built giant windmills for natural energy because the country is known to be very windy. Also, there are numerous turbines all around the country coastline to provide hydroelectric power.
Contemplate:
Are there alternative fuel vehicles used?
Is there a difference in oil consumption since the windmills and hydroelectric power was introduced?
Much of the country has homes and land thousands of years old so how is power or oil transmitted and used?