Euro-Quest is an online classroom based resource currently in development for use with Transition Year students.
Euro-Quest is an online resource aimed at Transition Year students currently being developed by Euroguidance Ireland. The purpose of the resource is to:
- inform students of the opportunities for studying / training / apprenticeships and working in Europe before they make their subject choices for Leaving Certificate and consider their future career plan
- invite students to explore their options and to spend time researching possible courses
- motivate and encourage students to consider all their options
Euro-Quest gives an overview of Europe, showcases study, training and apprenticeship opportunities available, gives advice and suggestions about living abroad and empowers students to research available courses.
NCGE /Euroguidance Ireland is conducting a pilot programme for Transition Years in 2018-2019 to obtain direct student feedback on the Euro-Quest resource as it is currently designed.
Euroquest contains 4 modules
Module1 – An overview of the European Union and an exploration of what it means to be an EU citizen, including the right to travel, study and work in other EU member states
Module 2 – An exploration of opportunities to study abroad – Erasmus+, undergraduate studies in European universities including courses taught through English.
Module 3 – Preparation for a period of learning mobility - understanding culture and diversity, making friends, dealing with homesickness, language acquisition
Module 4 - Students are invited to complete a Careers Interest Assessment and research courses which interest them.
Aims
· develop an awareness of the benefits of European citizenship.
· develop an awareness of the benefits of studying abroad for a period of time.
· motivate students to consider a period of study in Europe
· develop an understanding of available opportunities for travelling and studying as European students in the future
· foster positive attitudes towards other cultures and also foster positive cultural exchanges
· develop research skills that will enable students to explore both career opportunities and study abroad opportunities
Learning Outcomes
· demonstrate knowledge of Europe and the European Union
· demonstrate an ability to research career and study abroad opportunities
· show an appreciation of the cultural diversity that is inherent to Europe
· reflect on personal attributes and strengths to identify careers that will suit the individual
· demonstrate key skills in information processing and evaluating online resources in order to identity appropriate opportunities
· demonstrate key skills in researching, communication and presenting future aspirations
Teaching Approach
This unit utilises a WebQuest, inquiry-oriented approach. Students access four online modules which link to a collection of media and informative sources with resource-rich content.
The work in the WebQuest is guided and supported by the teacher, using the accompanying student workbook.
Related Learning
· Geography
· Modern Languages
· English
· European Studies
· ICT