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Business Education Faculty

Staff

  • Mrs Heneghan (Principal Teacher (Subject))
  • Mrs Clark (Teacher)
  • Mrs Johnston (Teacher)

Aims of the Department

  • knowledge and understanding of the working of the modern industrialised society in which they live;
  • skills in the use of information technology;
  • sklls and techniques in handling information;
  • investigation, problem solving and decision-making skills;
  • ability to apply knowledge and understanding and skills in a range of relevant situations;
  • self-assurance and confidence, initiative, an orderly and systematic approach to work, and an ability to carry out instructions and to co-operate with others.

The development and knowledge and understanding and skills should provide a sound foundation on which future study and training can be built.

The Business Education Department seeks to develop knowledge and understanding skills through all courses.

The courses should cater for the general education, vocational and academic needs of the range of pupils at Queen Anne High School. Within the range of courses offered, provision is made for the needs and abilities of all pupils with each pupil being encouraged to perform to their maximum potential.

The Business Education Department contributes to wider aspects of education within the school by acting as a resource and service department to all staff and pupils by actively co-operating with other departments.

The use of information technology is of increasing importance within education, the world of work and range of leisure pursuits. Information technology is an important aspect of most of the courses offered in the department. The equipment used and the procedures taught in the department should be similar to what is found in businesses.

Departmental policy is to make pupils familiar with up-to-date technology and to give them hands-on experience in using technology. Regular hands-on experience is of vital importance if pupils are to have a real understanding of the use of information technology and the role it will play in their future lives.

Technology is not limited to computers and software application packages but includes the range of equipment for accessing, processing and transmitting information

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Teaching And Learning

The main aims in relation to teaching and learning are as follows:

  • to develop the pupils' knowledge and skills in each subject to the maximum
  • to develop in the pupils a knowledge of themselves and of their social and physical environment
  • to equip the pupils to meet the demands of the word outside school in relation to work and leisure

To achieve these 3 aims the curriculum is designed to encourage pupils to:

  • acquire a range of skills appropriate to each pupil's development
  • develop a capacity for independent learning
  • develop an enquiring mind
  • work with others within the school

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The Learning Environment

The environment in each class should be secure, safe and well ordered. Each teacher will promote the standards of behaviour necessary for a "good" teaching atmosphere.

Learning resources will be organised to provide an effective teaching atmosphere. Pupils should benefit from a good relationship in the classroom with both teachers and other pupils.

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