Education (Theses and Dissertations): Recent submissions
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Pro Deo et Pro Patria : the contribution of Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice and his Christian Brothers to the philosophy and structures of nineteenth century Irish education
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Education, 2000)The aim of this thesis is to provide a balanced and factual evaluation of the subject matter outlined in the title of the work. The two opening chapters provide an historical account of educational provision for Catholics ... -
Exploring the causes of attrition among further education students in Ireland
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Education. Discipline of Education, 2018)The study seeks to develop a critical understanding of the causes of attrition among Further Education (FE) students in Ireland. The causes of non-persistence, which are outside of the control of FE Colleges and the ... -
Down the Rabbit-Hole: Excavating Applied Theatre
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Education. Discipline of Education, 2018)From drama in education to applied theatre, naming practice in the field of drama and theatre education has created significant tension and debate. In examining these debates, the study reveals that one of the challenges ... -
A study of the theory and practice of instructional leadership among post-primary principals and deputy principals in Ireland
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Education, 2010)The research commenced with two exploratory studies (2001/2002) in Ireland and Texas into teacher employment patterns (teacher recruitment, teacher turnover and retention) at post-primary level in both Ireland and Texas. ... -
Learning modern foreign languages in the Republic of Ireland : a study of the learning experiences of upper-secondary level students
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Education, 2012)This study investigates the learning experiences of upper-secondary level students in the Republic of Ireland whilst learning modern foreign languages at school. Essentially this study has sought to capture the students’ ... -
Theatre in urban regeneration : global cities, new narratives and the regeneration of Ballymun (1998-2010)
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Education, 2011)This study examines the role of community theatre within an urban community undergoing regeneration at the beginning of the 21st century. The current phase of globalisation has prompted reconsideration of the meaning and ... -
Struggles of immigration at the doorstep of Irish education: the historical perspectives of Irish and international pupils in secondary schools in Ireland
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Education, 2009)In recent years, due to economic prosperity and globalization, Ireland has experienced an influx of immigration. Not only have many Irish people returned, but a large number of immigrants from culturally and ethnically ... -
Traditional bullying and cyberbullying at post-primary school level in Ireland : countering the aggression and buffering its negative psychological effects
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Education, 2013)Involvement in bullying has been associated with a range of negative effects (e.g., Hawker & Boulton, 2000). The present research explores school- and cyber-based bullying and aggression at post-primary school level in ... -
Preventing and countering bullying behaviour amongst students in Irish schools at a nationwide level
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Education, 2007)This thesis documents a project in which it was attempted to recruit, select, train and resource a nationwide professional network of anti-bullying training / consultancy personnel, and to co-ordinate and evaluate their ... -
Storytelling as vehicle for second language acquisition : learning Irish in a naíonra
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Education, 2005)This study examines the role of storytelling as a vehicle for the acquisition of Irish as a second language during story sessions in an Irish-medium preschool or naionra. The Literature Review considers the value of stories ... -
Morpheme order studies : a case study of five language minority children acquiring English as an L2 in Irish primary schools
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Education, 2010)This study looks at how five children with English as a Second Language acquire five English morphemes. The morphemes that are the focus of this study are the plural [-s] morpheme, the past tense [-ed] morpheme, the third ... -
Framing diversity : responding to cultural diversity in Irish post-primary schools
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Education, 2005)The recent growth in cultural diversity in Ireland nationally has been reflected in increasing levels of ethnic, cultural, and religious diversity in Irish schools. Schools need to examine the appropriateness of their ... -
The European language portfolio in pre-service teacher education in Ireland : reflection, interaction and autonomy
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Education, 2008)This study examines the impact of autonomous language teaching and learning, supported by the European Language Portfolio, in the context of the Post Graduate Diploma in Education in Ireland. The research study took place ... -
An evaluation of the national policy of parental involvement in their children's education and schools
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Education, 2008)An Evaluation of the National Policy of Parental Involvement in their Children’s Education and Schools This research evaluates, from the perspectives of parents, how the national policy of parental involvement in their ... -
Critical success factors in early secondary education : an analysis of variables within the school environment which influence the development and progress of students entering the first year of their secondary education
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Education, 2006)The primary purpose of this piece of research was to identify data trends which influenced the experience of students from their entry into year one of secondary school to the completion of their Junior Certificate exams ... -
Perspectives on consultation with parents in the development of the school plan
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Education, 2005)Perspectives on Consultation with Parents in the Development of The School Plan. This dissertation traces the development of a more centralised role for parents in primary education. The Education Act, 1998 emphasises the ... -
Teaching and learning good quality literature using a drama in education methodology in primary schools in Ireland
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Education, 2015)The focus of this study is an exploration of a teaching and learning intervention using a drama based approach, into the issue of whether quality literature can be taught successfully in primary schools in Ireland. The ... -
Past and future in the time talk of teenage learners of English : a longitudinal study of the acquisition of L2 English by three students in the language support programme of an Irish post-primary school
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Education, 2015)This study investigates aspects of the English language development of three teenage learners, (native speakers of Polish, Malayalam and Lithuanian) who were enrolled in the language support programme of an Irish post-primary ... -
Teachers' beliefs about play in infant classes in primary schools in the Republic of Ireland
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Education, 2015)This thesis presents the results of a qualitative, interpretative study of teachers’ beliefs about play pedagogy in infant classes in primary schools in the Republic of Ireland. The introduction of Aistear, the Early ... -
What are four-year-olds doing at school? : reconciling current knowledge about learning in young children with early educational pedagogy
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Education, 2004)The study addresses the question of four-year-olds at school on two levels. On the one hand, the study describes what four-year-olds are doing at school. Using data from the IEA Pre-primary Project the author provides ...
