Master in Education (M.Ed.) Theses: Recent submissions
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When Adding up Doesn't Make Sense
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the benefits, if any, of applying a cognitive based approach to teach place value. The research evaluated two components of the approach which were, impact on conceptual understanding, ... -
Do Science Cafés Reach New Audiences, Or Just Thirsty Scientists?
Science Café are informal science events held in casual locations such as bars and restaurants, and the relaxed atmosphere has been thought to be inviting to people who would not otherwise engage in learning about science. ... -
Comparative Analysis between STEM and Maker Education in the Digital Age
With the ongoing knowledge age, equipping students with 21-st century learning skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving ability, innovation and creation, collaboration, empathy seems to be more important than ... -
How Does an Embodied Approach to the Curriculum Impact upon the Acquisition of Grammar in an ESL Classroom?
This was a small scale, practitioner-researched study involving 10 participants which took place in a pre-intermediate English classroom in a Dublin adult language school in February 2018. The research question was designed ... -
In the Spotlight Together: Using mentoring as a model for professional development in drama in education
Abstract Robert Kirkham In the Spotlight Together: Using mentoring as a model for professional development in drama in education In 2016, British Columbia’s Ministry of Education introduced a redesigned curriculum, ... -
Bridge Between Theatre and Classroom: A Case Study of NTGent’s Spiegelproject in a Secondary School
This case study examined secondary school students’ experiences in a Spiegelproject carried out by NTGent, the city theatre of Ghent, Belgium in comparison with the theatre’s artistic agenda adopted in 2018. Spiegelprojects ... -
Fishing for Phronesis: A Search for Tacit Knowledge in Technical Theatre Education
Daniel Persse Abstract Fishing for Phronesis: A Search for Tacit Knowledge in Technical Theatre Education This study examines the relationship between experiential learning, reflective practice and tacit knowledge in ... -
Stepping Through Doorways: An Exploration of Drama in Education, Host Culture and International Schools.
Stepping Through Doorways: An Exploration of Drama in Education, Host Culture and International Schools. Chilla Sipos (Tamas) Trinity College Dublin In an increasingly globalised world, intercultural understanding ... -
The Challenges Schools Face and Strategies They Adopt Regarding Internet Safety: A Case Study.
Background Technological advances have occurred rapidly in recent decades, with Information and Communication Technologies playing an increasingly prominent role in the lives of adults and children alike. While there are ... -
Migrant Children’s Experiences of Learning English as an Additional Language in Irish Primary Schools.
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Education, 2019)This study aimed to investigate migrant learners’ experiences of learning English as an Additional Language (EAL) in Irish primary schools, within the context of the school community and the larger language-in-education ... -
A Study of Parental Engagement with Home Literacy Practices and School Supports in an Area of Disadvantage
This thesis aimed to explore the home literacy environments (HLE) of children from Junior and Senior Infant classes in a Delivering Equality of Opportunity in School (DEIS) band 1 urban school serving an area of social ... -
Looking at Our Schools through a Positive Psychological Lens
Looking at our Schools through a Positive Psychological Lens Tracey Maree The University of Dublin. Trinity College Dublin. In general, our pupil’s emotional well-being is a very prominent factor in Ireland’s ... -
Outdoor play opportunities for children with additional needs in Early Learning and Care Settings in Ireland
This research study was inspired by childrens rights. All children have the right to play and to participate (UN, 1989; UN, 2006). Qualitative research was employed throughout this study to explore the outdoor play ... -
Socio-cultural and Religious Determinants of Attitudes: Impact on People with Disabilities in Delhi, India
Inclusion and Disability is an ever-growing point of focus in the communities of India, particularly the urban spaces. The diversity and multicultural nature of communities see an interaction of a variety of factors that ... -
Cultural Dilemmas that Native-English Teachers face while working in Mexico
The dominance of English as the global language has played a significant role in the increasing trend of International English Teachers traveling to different countries to teach the language while also gaining experience ... -
Secondary School Writing Pedagogy of English as A Foreign Language (EFL) in China: Reform, Achievements, and Problems
This literature review studies the EFL writing pedagogy in secondary schools in China to answer the following research questions: 1. How is EFL writing teaching practised in secondary schools worldwide? 2. How was and is ... -
Continuing Education in Irish Hospital Schools. Provision for and Challenges of Teaching in Hospital Schools
Continued medical advances have resulted in higher survival rates for children with medical conditions, consequently increasing the amount of children who are required to manage a health condition during their critical ... -
An Exploration of Observed Practices in Bilingual Education and the Bilingual Experience
This dissertation comprises of a literature review on the common practices for teaching English Language Learners (also known as Culturally and Linguistically Diverse learners) in bilingual education. This dissertation ...
