threat to junior cert History

EMZ91

Hi!

I have applied to study teaching this year, but I am worried that there is less of a demand now for History teachers because it might not be taught at Junior Cert level in the future?

Does anyone know this is likely to happen?

Thanks

EmmausCentre

Hi. I don't think that it won't be taught but that it may not be compulsory subject so less demand. It will become an option subject, what a pity, everyone should know some of their history, it is so educational

maynooth_rules

I worked in a school for two years where History wasn't even a subject in the school. Utterly depressing and shocking to think of the important details that kids are missing out on.

Subutai

Within the JCSA students have to undergo a course that satisfies the statements of learning. Included in this is that the student "values local and national heritage and recognises the relevance of the past to current national and international issues and events". In order to satisfy this requirement most schools, especially given that the infrastructure of teachers and resources are in place, will likely keep History on as a core subject.

If I were you I'd be far more concerned about the glut of teachers, especially in subjects like History. As it stands it's next to impossible to gain employment in History teaching in Ireland. If you're not willing to emigrate, or potentially work part time for many years, then you may want to reconsider.

RH149

If History is one of your subjects you need your second subject to be a very strong one...Irish or Maths maybe.You'll be depending on your other subject for employment and may occasionally pick up a history class once' you're in' but would be unlikely to be actually hired as a History teacher. So many teachers have Eng/History combinations and there is a huge oversupply.

EMZ91

My other subject is Classical Studies, which I know isn't in high demand.

Really sad and worrying to think that History is not considered as an important subject anymore.

I'm aware that it is likely that I will have to emigrate