Education: Recent submissions
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An Investigation of Principals’ Perspectives on their role in the Implementation of a Curricular Innovation in Irish Post-Primary Schools
In 2014, the Department of Education and Skills began the phased replacement of the Junior Certificate curriculum, with a more student-centred approach to teaching, learning and assessment. The new Junior Cycle programme ... -
An Exploration of the Adolescent Experience of Literacy and Reader Identity in an Urban DEIS Post-Primary School
Abstract Laura McNamara An Exploration of the Adolescent Experience of Literacy and Reader Identity in an Urban DEIS Post-Primary School Schools in Ireland have experienced increased focus on the teaching of ... -
All Together Now - Preparing for Group Instrumental Teaching using Simultaneous Learning in and ETB Music School
This study investigates the impact of training in Simultaneous Learning on teachers’ practice and perception of small group teaching in an Education and Training Board (ETB) music school. A mixed methods approach was ... -
THE VALUE OF MUSIC EDUCATION IN IRISH DEIS PRIMARY SCHOOLS: A COMPARATIVE STUDY
Abstract In 2005 the Department of Education and Science set up the DEIS programme in Irish schools. This initiative was set up to address the educational needs of children from disadvantaged communities. DEIS schools ... -
‘To Investigate the Impact of the Wellbeing Policy and Framewor k (2018-2023) on Primary School Practice in Ireland’
‘To investigate the impact of the Wellbeing Policy Statement and Framework for Practice 2018-2023 on Primary Schools in Ireland’ The importance of wellbeing in primary education has become an ever -present component ... -
I’ll Meet You in Metaxis: The Potential of Drama in Fostering Parental Emotional Literacy with Preadolescent Children in Mainland China
This study investigates the potential of drama as an intervention to foster parental emotional literacy with preadolescent children. The literature review examines the importance of preadolescent emotional literacy and ... -
L2 Motivation in Process Drama: The Cycle of L2 Motivation
Motivation is widely considered as a significant variable in the process of Second Language Acquisition (SLA). It is an important factor that contributes to the competence of a second language for adults (Marinova-Todd ... -
Inclusive Education in the People’s Republic of China of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Case Study.
This study describes the development of inclusive education for children with autism in one city in China. Careful comparison and analysis from different sets of generated data were carried out through interviews with ... -
Irish Post-Primary Teachers’ Perception of Professional Identity in the Context of Educational Reform
Abstract Stephanie Morris Irish Post-Primary Teachers’ Perception of Professional Identity in the Context of Educational Reform This empirical inquiry sought to explore Irish post-primary teachers’ perception of ... -
Psychological Capital & Student Leadership: Does a student’s Psychological Capital influence their ability to attain leadership positions in post primary schools?
The purpose of the research was to examine the concept of Psychological Capital (PsyCap) and its constructs of hope, self-efficacy, resilience and optimism. Furthermore, the research aimed to establish the links between ... -
Co-teaching the solution to the ‘Continuum of Support’ and supporting positive behaviour. Or is it that simple? A Case Study
Inclusive education is the goal of the Irish education system; its aim is for all students to have the opportunity to be educated with their peers. Over time, this has been driven by a change in governmental policy and ... -
An Exploration of the Impact of Curriculum Reform on Teacher Wellbeing
Wellbeing is unquestionably becoming a more prominent topic in discussions especially in the Irish education system. In this study the impact of curriculum change on the wellbeing of teachers is going to be explored. ... -
Professional development: A potential mediator for enhanced teacher identity and positive organisational culture.
The aim of this study is to identify examples in practice where a correlation between specific elements of professional learning and enhanced teacher practice is evident. In an era of extensive reform in the Irish education ... -
Teaching deaf/hard of hearing children in the modern-day classroom. A teacher’s experience of inclusion with deaf/hard of hearing children in the mainstream classroom.
This research is going to explore is the area of deaf/hard of hearing children in a range of mainstream classroom settings. Recently the Irish Sign Language Act was passed in the Dáil, in which the aim of the act was ... -
The Impact of Group Drumming Workshops on Teacher Wellbeing in a Primary School Setting - A Case Study
There is a growing interest in the use of collaborative arts activities to enhance wellbeing. This study aims to investigate the impact of group drumming sessions on teacher wellbeing in an educative setting. The ... -
A Comparative Study: Collaborative Learning Methodologies supporting Leadership and Management in Ireland and Finland
Collaboration is not a new term in Ireland yet the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) have suggested that countries can learn from Finland, informing and improving their understanding of ... -
Dental educators’ perceptions, experience and understanding of reflective learning in dental education
Reflection and reflective practice in undergraduate education has gained increased prominence in health education in recent years. In an Irish context, we know little of how dental educators understand and perceive the ... -
A Teachers’ Perspective of Digital Technologies In Prison Education
ABSTRACT Anita Higgins A Teachers’ Perspective of Digital Technologies In Prison Education Technology and the internet have become an essential part of our daily life in society today. The advantages of online ... -
English Oral Language Teaching Approaches in Primary Schools in China
In China, primary school students are expected to achieve higher English oral language proficiency as well as good academic literacy scores. Thus, these students will take extra English class in language schools to enhance ...