From time to time vacancies arise on NCCA development groups. Participation on NCCA committees does not in any way alter TUI policy regarding issues such as assessment of new courses, but participation does provide a valuable opportunity for practising teachers and the nominating teacher unions to influence developments in curriculum and syllabi. Each teacher union is usually invited to nominate two representatives to each development group. Each representative will be required to make thoughtful insights in the discussions of the relevant development group, within the context of TUI policy. Representatives are required from time to time to discuss strategy, and meet with, relevant officials from TUI Head Office. Representatives may also be asked to act as exams spokespersons for TUI in the subjects relevant to their expertise. This can involve giving considered feedback to the media and Exams Commission, again within the context of TUI policy.
It should be noted that this development group will dealing with a specification that covers four modern languages. The modern language specification will provide the general structure for language teaching and learning with the learning outcomes being mediated through individual target languages.
Correspondence issued recently to schools and centres setting out current vacancies (see below), guidelines for nominees and the nomination form. If you are interested in becoming involved please contact your local branch for their nomination. Applications (marked NCCA development groups) should reach TUI Head Office no later than noon on May 8th, 2015. It is expected that applicants will be informed of the outcome in mid to late March. It is recommended by the NCCA that applicants not serve on more than one subject development group.
There are two vacancies in Junior Cycle Modern Languages.
TUI vacancies on NCCA Development Group
Guidelines for NCCA Nominees Updated Jan 2015
NCCA Nominations application form updated Jan 2015