Marino Institute of Education: Recent submissions
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An exploration of the attitudes of primary school teachers towards the teaching of Religious Education in Catholic, primary schools in Ireland
The relationship between education and religion in Ireland is an important starting point when examining the landscape of Irish primary schools today. Over 93% of primary schools in Ireland are Catholic schools, taking ... -
Teacher’s Perspectives on the Representation of Children with Special Educational Needs in Irish-Medium Contexts
This research study explores teacher’s perspectives on the level of representation of children with special educational needs (SEN) in Irish-medium schools. In recent years, there has been a significant rise in demand ... -
The perceptions of mainstream teachers, special class teachers and special needs assistants regarding the inclusivity of special classes for children with Autism.
Over the last few decades, Inclusive Education has become a prominent topic of discussion in Ireland and around the world. Unfortunately, inclusion remains an ambiguous term and as such, what forms of education provision ... -
Finding a Voice and Fostering Independence. The Role of the SNA in Supporting Children with ASD in Mainstream Schools
(TARA, 2021-04)This article uses documentary analysis to examine how a Special Needs Assistant (SNA) can support children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in accessing a holistic education in mainstream primary schools. The research ... -
‘Are Mindfulness Techniques Practised in the Early Years Setting?’: A Study of the Use of Mindfulness in the Early Years
(TARA, 2021-04)This research aimed to gain insight into early years educators’ understanding of mindfulness and its; effects, as well as their perceptions regarding its practice with young children. -
A Self-Reflective Study of Team-Teaching in the Post-Primary Mainstream Classroom
(TARA, 2021-04)This study is concerned with the concept of inclusive learning in the post-primary mainstream classroom. This is a self-study that examines how I, the researcher, can utilise team-teaching to promote inclusive learning. -
An Exploration into the Experiences of LGBTQ+ Primary School Teachers in Ireland
(TARA, 2021-04)This paper critically analyses how school culture affects primary school teachers in Ireland who are members of the LGBTQ+ community and identify ways in which LGBTQ+ issues can be addressed in schools. It also examined ... -
How our Bodies can Support the ‘Weight’ of Cognition: The Role of the Body in the Second Language Classroom
(TARA, 2021-04)This paper will discuss the role of the body in the second language classroom. This paper developed from the authors interest and engagement with the kinaesthetic aspects of language learning. It explores areas such as ... -
The Perceptions of a Student Teacher on Implementing Active Learning with Junior Cycle Students
(TARA, 2021-04)This article is a reflective analysis of one active learning methodology (i.e. a table quiz), and is part of a larger study. The motivating force for this study arose from the researcher’s desire to gauge a deeper understanding ... -
Irish Primary Teachers’ use of Social Media in Visual Arts Education
(TARA, 2021-04)This piece of research was undertaken as a final year Master in Education Studies (Visual Arts) thesis. In-depth interviews took place with eight Irish primary teachers. The study explored teachers’ use social media as a ... -
Investigating the Effect of Games on the Learning Experience in the Science Classroom
(TARA, 2021-04)A systematic literature review investigating what effect games have on student engagement levels, and also what impact games have on the achievement of learning outcomes, particularly in science. -
Exploring Prison Educators’ Perspectives on What Strategies They Deem as Being Effective When Supporting Prisoners as Learners
(TARA, 2021-04)This article examines the prison education system in Ireland, in particular, prison educators’ perspectives on prison education, what teaching strategies they use and deem effective when supporting prisoners as learners -
Post-Primary School Teachers’ Perspectives on the Benefits of Homework for Student Learning.
(TARA, 2021-04)This article looks at the concept of homework and how design and feedback can affect student learning. Junior cycle reform is also explored in relation to changes in assigning homework for post primary students -
ENABLING TRANSITIONS: Insights from Learners’ Transitional Experiences on a Further to Higher Education Bridging Programme
(TARA, 2021-04)This research investigates the transitional experiences of a group of learners on a unique bridging programme between an FE and a HE college, the NAVET programme. The programme is unique because the learners attend subject ... -
Exploring Early Years Educators’ Psychological and Financial Well-being in Non-profit and For-profit Early Years Settings in Ireland
(TARA, 2021-04)This research study investigates the effects of working conditions on early years educators' psychological and financial wellbeing in both non-profit and for-profit early years settings in Ireland. In particular, it focuses ... -
Connecting Students with Nature: An Investigation into Outdoor Education
(TARA, 2021-04)Outdoor education can be utilised to develop connections between students and the natural environment as well as promoting resilience and risk taking and benefitting social development and physical and mental wellbeing. ... -
Watching me, Watching you: The Effects of CCTV on the School Population
(TARA, 2021-04)In this research, the effects of CCTV on the school population are considered under behavioural, social, and cognitive headings. Behavioural effects encompass the behavioural reactions of individuals as a direct consequence ... -
Is Special Education Teaching in Ireland Stressful? Coping with Work-related Stress
(TARA, 2021-04)This article explores the concept of work-related stress amongst Special Education Teachers in Ireland. The aim of this research was to identify if work-related stress exists among SETs, and if it does exist, capture ... -
An Investigation into the Impact of Inquiry-Based Learning on Young Learners’ Environmental Awareness and Agency in the Local Environment
(Marino Institute of Education, 2020-06)This thesis describes a case study analysis of an inquiry-based learning (IBL) approach with a class of young learners in an urban, primary school setting. Firstly, it examines how IBL can deepen the understanding of young ... -
How does Irish teachers’ understandings and lived experience of IBL impact their teaching practice?
This dissertation explores Irish post-primary teachers’ lived experience of Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) as they use it to teach areas of the Junior Cycle Framework (2015) (JCF). The research focused on how teachers’ lived ...
