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Framework for Junior Cycle

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Framework for Junior Cycle is a national educational reform documented within the IMANARE framework, focusing on key skills across lower secondary education.
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Country
Ireland
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Years
2015
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Type
Curriculum Reform
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Stage
Lower Secondary
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Scope
National
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Published

track_changes Objectives & Focus

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Key Skills

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Learner-centred

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Curricular

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Pedagogical

target Purpose & Orientation

Purpose
The reform aims to advance key skills, better preparing learners for contemporary life, work and lifelong learning.
Anthropological Orientation
The reform assumes a(n) learner-centred image of the learner as an active, developing person.

timeline Reform Timeline

2015

Reform adopted and curriculum reform enacted

2016

Implementation across lower secondary education

Ongoing

Monitoring, evaluation and continuous improvement

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Framework for Junior Cycle aligns national education policy with EU priorities for quality, inclusion and innovation. It updates curricula, teaching and assessment practices, and strengthens institutional capacity to support key skills.

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picture_as_pdf Framework for Junior Cycle – Official Document
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analytics Analytical Framework – 5 Domains

Purpose of Reform
Key Skills
Anthropological Orientation
Learner-centred
Level & Scope
National
Type of Change
Curricular / Pedagogical
Metrics & Evaluation
Monitoring & Evaluation

bolt Quick Facts

public Country
Ireland
article Document Type
Curriculum Reform
school Education Level
Lower Secondary
layers Reform Scope
National
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IMN-14

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Dr. Marko Horvat

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