Browsing Student Theses by Date of Publication
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A Small Number of Student Teachers Reflect on the Role of Religion in Schooling
(2018-05)This research project explores the reflections of a small cohort of postgraduate student teachers on the role of religion in schooling in Ireland. All participants are postgraduate students at Marino Institute of Education, ... -
An exploration into the play pedagogical practices of an infant teacher: A case study.
(2018-06)This case study, An Exploration of an Infant Teacher's Practices in Play Pedagogy, is a small scale research study exploring an infant teacher's practices during child led play session. Research tends to state what teachers ... -
A Case Study into Junior School Teachers' Perspectives on Wellbeing.
(Marino Institute of Education, 2018-06)The topic of wellbeing is currently a significant theme in educational research. It is clear from the literature that wellbeing is rarely explicitly defined due to its complex nature. However a person's wellbeing is something ... -
The Professional Identity of Junior Infant Teachers in a sample of Vertical Primary Schools
(2018-06)Internationally Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) ranges from birth to six years of age. In Ireland, ECEC provision spans both preschool settings and Junior and Senior Infant classes within primary schools. This ... -
A case study exploration of the connection between child observation and curriculum planning for individual children's interests and learning progression in Early Years settings.
(Marino Institute of Education, 2018-06)Recent policy developments in the Irish Early Years sector include a requirement to implement the national quality and curricular frameworks, Síolta and Aistear and to adhere to the guidance set out in the recently introduced ... -
Can curriculum itself be an instrument for change in transitions practices from preschool to primary school?
(Marino Institute of Education, 2018-06)Research has demonstrated that play-based curricula have provided a meaningful context for children’s learning and are understood to promote long-lasting positive influences on future academic success (Justice & Pullen, ... -
Investigating how teachers experiences shy children and the strategies Implemented to Include them.
(2019-05)Shyness is something most people will experience at some point in their lives. For some, it will come and go without much effect. For others it is something much more than a passing emotion or a preference for quietness ... -
Including Children with ASD in a Mainstream Setting from the Perspective of Teachers and SNAS.
(2019-05)Over the last few decades there has been more of an emphasis placed upon the importance of including children with special educational needs within the mainstream school setting. Due to the prominence of promoting inclusive ... -
A study of the attitudes of fourth and fifth class pupils in one school towards mathematical problem-solving
(2019-05)The fundamental goal of this research is to investigate the attitudes of fourth and fifth-class pupils in one school to to mathematical problem-solving. Problem-solving is a key element of mathematical teaching and learning ... -
An Investigation into Irish Primary Teachers' Perceptions of Mindfulness
(2019-05)In recent years mindfulness-based practices have begun to permeate classrooms throughout Ireland, resulting in the need for additional research focusing on the experiences and perceptions of the teachers carrying out the ... -
How Plural is Pluralism? An Exploration of the Approach to Religious Pluralism in the Irish Primary Education System: A perspective through the lens of ERB and Ethics.
(2019-05)This study examines a sample of written submissions contributed by various stakeholders to the NCCA's consultation process, for the proposed implementation of a common curriculum in Education about Religion and Beliefs ... -
A Study to Investigate the Factors that Influence Primary School Children's Participation in Physical Activity Outside of School Hours
(Marino Institute of Education, 2019-05)The aim of this research project is to determine the factors that influence primary school children’s participation in physical activity outside of school. A cross sectional mixed methods approach was used in this study. ... -
An Exploration into Teachers' Perceptions of Drama Education and its Potential Influence on Children's Literacy Skills.
(2019-05)Despite the rise of technology in today's day and age, research has indicated that traditional literacy is a fundamental requirement for societal participation in the twenty-first century. Although Ireland may be ahead of ... -
A snapshot of parental involvement with homework and resultant parental perspectives on its value, efficacy and effects within the home.
(2019-05)Despite questions and concerns having been raised about the benefit and effects of homework in Ireland (IPPN, 2010; McMahon 2018), there is a “dearth of Irish research” (O’Toole, Kiely, McGillicuddy, O’Brien & O’Keeffe, ... -
An Investigation of Teachers' Perceptions of the Benefits of Multi- Grade Settings in Irish Primary Schools
(2019-05)Multi-grade settings are prevalent in many schools both in Ireland and internationally. However, there is a widespread lack of awareness of multi-grade settings. There also continues to be a lack of understanding around ... -
Exploring performance of LGBTQ Sexualities in Irish Primary Schools in 2019.
(2019-05)Schools are located as a site of heteronormativity for Irish LGBTQ teachers, which become sites which pose problems ( Higgins et al., 2015; Neary, 2013). 2015 was a year of legislative change, with a referendum granting ... -
The price of paying attention; Teachers' perspectives on the implementation of mindfulness in the Irish primary school classroom.
(2019-05)This research project investigates the implementation of mindfulness into the primary school classroom. It specifically refers to its relationship with a child's well-being and academic success. The study draws on the ... -
Teachers' views on the correlation between movement breaks and student learning, concentration and classroom behaviour
(2019-05)According to the World Health Organisation (2018), 81% of school-goers are not sufficiently active. This alarming statistic shows that it is important for children to become more active . As students spend up to six hours ... -
Challenges facing multi-grade teachers supporting children with SEN
(2019-05)Background: Given the nationwide prevalence of multi-grade classrooms and the international trend towards inclusion education, limited research has been conducted in relation to children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) ... -
An Investigation into Teachers' views on Effective Teaching Strategies for Nutrition Education in a DEIS band 1 context.
(2019-05)The prevalence of childhood obesity has increased significantly worldwide over the past three decades, with over one in four Irish children identified as being overweight or obese at present. There is a known higher ...