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Courses on offer from Ballymun Read and Write

1-1 Tuition

 1 to 1 tuition tailored to the needs of adults who lack confidence in their reading and writing skills. It is an initial step towards group work. Programmes for individuals daytime or evening

Learning Groups

 Small groups working on reading, writing, spelling, punctuation and comprehension in a supportive atmosphere.

Spell-well

Tuesdays 7.30

 Groups working on learning to learn and approaches to spelling.

FETAC accredited groups

 Accreditation groups leading to accreditation in the Communications component certificate, at Level 3 and Level 4. Assessment based on portfolio, not exam.

Improving literacy communication, team work and time management skills through FETAC level three component certificates in General Learning 3M0874.

Child Development & Play.

Nutrition and Healthy Options.

Application of Number

Personal Effectiveness

Computer Literacy 

Internet Skills 

( Daytime )

 Groups leading to accreditation in various component certificates of FETAC level 3 Certification i.e. Personal Effectiveness,  Application of Number, Child Development & Play, Nutrition and Healthy Options. Computer Literacy and Internet Skills are delivered are intregrated. For adults this is an interesting step to accredited learning. Portfolio based.

FamilyLiteracy.

(mornings)

See photos via our links page.

Storysacks group make and fill a “sack” with a children’s book, background scenery and props to bring the book to life for the child. This leads to encouraging parent/child interaction through the reading and telling of the story. The parent is also encouraged to make a game to go with the storybook. There is also a non-fiction book related to the storybook to take the learning one step further. Limited creche facilities are available free of charge. See photos on Events page.        Child Development & Play is offered as progression to develop student’s knowledge and understanding of the value and importance of the parent as the primary educator. Accreditation is optional at FETAC Level 3.

Junior Certificate English. Ordinary Level.

Tuesday evenings. Morning group if sufficient enrolments. (Enrolment in Sept.)

 For those who have a love of English beyond the practical use.

Junior Certificate History. Ordinary Level.

(Tuesday evening enrolment in Sept)

 A political and social guide of major world events from the Stone Age to the Nuclear Age.

Living In A Diverse Society.

 

 Explore your own cultural identity as well as aspects of Irish tradition and folklore.

Literacy using the medium of Health and Nutrition. 

(morning time)

 Healthy living and an understanding of basic nutrition is a popular option as a medium to build on the literacy skills that students are developing.

Numeracy.

(Monday morning or Monday evening)

 Back to basics. The practical application of maths in everyday use.

Know Your Mobile

(Tues morning)

 Know how to operate common mobile features, alarm, silence and basic settings, be able to use the organiser and contact folder. Understand how to read and write normal text, text language and predictive text.

An Introduction to Computers.

( Mon evening)

 This course is for beginners to help demystify computers. Limited to participants already in the scheme.

Silver Surfers.

Afternoon, evening or morning.  Get your name on our waiting list for the next course.

 An introduction to computers for home use, internet and email; over 55 age group especially welcome.

Introduction to Poetry.

(Tues afternoons).

 To give adults an opportunity to hear and use the language of the great poets, past and present.

English for Speakers of Other Languages.

(Monday or Tuesday evening or Thursday afternoons)

 English language for everyday use at BASIC level only. To help migrant workers,  refugees and asylum seekers function in our local community.

Literacy support;

For students undertaking other educational courses.

 Available to students who have adequate functional literacy but need support in submitting projects, portfolios etc.

Opportunities to take part in National Events / Training.

 Through our affiliation to the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA). See Link.

Educational Guidance.

 An adult education guidance service is provided, by City Dublin VEC, to meet with students on a one to one basis. Guidance on educational progression routes is also provided to the learning groups.
   

 

CDVEC
City of Dublin Vocational Educational Committee (CDVEC)
National Development Plan National Development Plan
Department of Education and Skills
Department of Education and Skills

European Social Fund