Ireland's Education
In Ireland, education is mandatory for children age six to 16, even though most children start around the age of four. Many children have to continue school after the age of 16 if they have not finished three years of second level education. In Ireland there are four levels of education, primary (first level) education, second level education, third level education, and further and adult education (usually qualifies as PhD). Primary schools teach their students language, mathematics, social, environment and scientific education, arts education including visual arts music and drama. Primary schools also carefully focus on physical, personal, and health education. Most primary schools are privately owned by religious communities but funded by the state (Citizens Information 2013). Secondary education is comprised of secondary, vocational, community and comprehensive schools. Unlike primary education, secondary education is privately owned and managed. Third level education is comprised of Irelands universities and colleges (Citizens Information 2013).
As of 2014, Ireland’s education system is ranked ninth in global trade (Donnelly 2014). The rankings took place in 40 other countries and covered subjects such as reading, math, and science. The table also looked at graduation rates from second and third level education, where Ireland is strong (Donnelly 2014). Ireland is quite strong in their second and third level education because of how the system is set up. Second level education is broken down into three years of junior cycle followed by two or three years of senior cycle. A great component of the second level education in Ireland is called the Transition Year. The Transition Year follows the third year of junior cycle after the Junior Certificate examination. During this year there are no formal exams, but the students are expected to use their educational experience in work. This year is used to make sure that students can understand and grasp how to use their educational experiences in the real world (Citizens Information 2013).
Citations:
Overview of the Irish education system. (2013, January 22). Retrieved March 27, 2015, from http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/education/the_irish_education_system/overview_of_the_irish_education_system.html
Donnelly, K. (2014, May 22). Our education system now ranked ninth in global trade. Retrieved March 27, 2015, from http://www.independent.ie/life/family/learning/our-education-system-now-ranked-ninth-in-global-table-30294631.html
As of 2014, Ireland’s education system is ranked ninth in global trade (Donnelly 2014). The rankings took place in 40 other countries and covered subjects such as reading, math, and science. The table also looked at graduation rates from second and third level education, where Ireland is strong (Donnelly 2014). Ireland is quite strong in their second and third level education because of how the system is set up. Second level education is broken down into three years of junior cycle followed by two or three years of senior cycle. A great component of the second level education in Ireland is called the Transition Year. The Transition Year follows the third year of junior cycle after the Junior Certificate examination. During this year there are no formal exams, but the students are expected to use their educational experience in work. This year is used to make sure that students can understand and grasp how to use their educational experiences in the real world (Citizens Information 2013).
Citations:
Overview of the Irish education system. (2013, January 22). Retrieved March 27, 2015, from http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/education/the_irish_education_system/overview_of_the_irish_education_system.html
Donnelly, K. (2014, May 22). Our education system now ranked ninth in global trade. Retrieved March 27, 2015, from http://www.independent.ie/life/family/learning/our-education-system-now-ranked-ninth-in-global-table-30294631.html
Oil Production vs. Oil Consumption
Record
Oil Production: 725.6 bbl/day
Oil Consumption: about 62,070 bbl/day (imports only)
Summarize
It is slightly difficult for me to understand the oil consumption of Ireland because there was no specific label other than imports and exports. I would assume that Ireland does use some of their oil and doesn't just export it all, so their overall consumption could be slightly higher than their imports. On the World Factbook website, a cool feature they have is the specific country related to the rest of the world. For crude oil production, Ireland is 112th in the world. For crude oil imports, Ireland is 53 in the world. Based off of these facts, it seems like Ireland is similar to the United States in the percentage of production vs. consumption.
Contemplate
The only question I have is why there isn't any facts based off of oil consumption itself.
Oil Production: 725.6 bbl/day
Oil Consumption: about 62,070 bbl/day (imports only)
Summarize
It is slightly difficult for me to understand the oil consumption of Ireland because there was no specific label other than imports and exports. I would assume that Ireland does use some of their oil and doesn't just export it all, so their overall consumption could be slightly higher than their imports. On the World Factbook website, a cool feature they have is the specific country related to the rest of the world. For crude oil production, Ireland is 112th in the world. For crude oil imports, Ireland is 53 in the world. Based off of these facts, it seems like Ireland is similar to the United States in the percentage of production vs. consumption.
Contemplate
The only question I have is why there isn't any facts based off of oil consumption itself.
Economic System
What will be produced with your country's resources?
Agriculture: barely, potatoes, wheat, beef, and dairy products
Industries: pharmaceuticals, chemicals, computer hardware and software, food products, beverages and brewing, medical devices
How will these goods be produced?
These goods are produced by specific people in the related industry. The people producing the agriculture are farming companies. There are famous brewing companies, Guinness for example, that produce their beer. Medical devices are produced by people that went to school and are trained to handle and make medical devices.
Who will use these goods?
These goods will be used around the world for anyone who needs the products. A lot of the agriculture that is produced will be used by the country but some of their products will be shipped off to other countries they trade with.
Will these goods be exported?
Yes, many of these goods will be exported. Even though Ireland will use their own resources, they are making way more than they need. This is because of globalization and trade with other countries.
Agriculture: barely, potatoes, wheat, beef, and dairy products
Industries: pharmaceuticals, chemicals, computer hardware and software, food products, beverages and brewing, medical devices
How will these goods be produced?
These goods are produced by specific people in the related industry. The people producing the agriculture are farming companies. There are famous brewing companies, Guinness for example, that produce their beer. Medical devices are produced by people that went to school and are trained to handle and make medical devices.
Who will use these goods?
These goods will be used around the world for anyone who needs the products. A lot of the agriculture that is produced will be used by the country but some of their products will be shipped off to other countries they trade with.
Will these goods be exported?
Yes, many of these goods will be exported. Even though Ireland will use their own resources, they are making way more than they need. This is because of globalization and trade with other countries.