Browsing Student Theses by Title
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The Impact of the Implementation of the Yellow Flag Programme on teachers and students in a Multicultural Primary School
(Marino Institute of Education, 2019-06)Taking into account Ireland’s changing demographics, this study critically explores the impact of the implementation of an intercultural education programme on teachers and students in a multicultural primary school. There ... -
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 ... -
The Inclusion of Children with Dyspraxia in Mainstream Primary Schools - An Investigation into the Perceptions, Strategies and Challenges faced by Teachers.
(Marino Institute of Education, 2020-05)This paper is concerned with the inclusion and education of children with dyspraxia in mainstream schools. Today, with the help of new legislation and policy implementation, children with special educational needs (SEN), ... -
Infant Teachers’ Perceptions of Parental involvement in DEIS schools
(Marino Institute of Education, 2020-06)In the ever-changing field of education, there is an awareness of the positive benefits of parental involvement on student achievement especially in the early years of school (Epstein, 2009; Hoover-Dempsey et.al. 2005; ... -
Iniúchadh ar dhearcthaí múinteoirí i scoil lán-Ghaeilge ar fhorbairt na luathscríbhneoireachta agus na scríbhneoireachta chruthaithí i ranganna naíonán
(2021-06-01)Tá an-thionchar ag dearcthaí múinteoirí ar fhorbairt na scríbhneoireachta ar na cleachtais agus modhanna oideolaíochta a bhíonn i bhfeidhm acu (Bingham & Hall-Kenyon, 2013; Gerde et al., 2019). Tá an-thionchar freisin ag ... -
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 ... -
Investigating Primary School Teachers’ Perspectives on Mental Health in their Classrooms
(Marino Institute of Education, 2020-05)According to the RCSI, 1 in 3 children in Ireland will experience some form of mental health issue by the age of 13 (Cannon et al., 2013). Capp (2015) also states that the prevalence of mental health disorders in children ... -
Investigating Teachers' Perspectives on Ability Grouping in the Primary School Classroom and Exploring the Implications for Education Policy
(2017-05)The chosen research question is 'Investigating teachers' perspectives on ability grouping in the primary school classroom and exploring the implications for education policy.' This question aims to explore teachers' ... -
Investigating the role of whole-school input on children's knowledge and selection of healthy foods.
(2018-05)In today's society, there is an increased emphasis on the importance of maintaining a balanced, nutritious diet. With this in mind, it should be understood that Irish primary schools should be one of the main bodies ... -
An Investigation into Irish Primary Teachers’ Experiences and Perspectives of Teaching Children with English as an Additional Language in the Mainstream Classroom
(Marino Institute of Education, 2020-05)This study critically explores the experiences and perspectives of Irish primary teachers in the mainstream setting, who welcome children with English as an additional language into their classrooms. With use of the relevant ... -
An Investigation into Irish Primary Teacher’s Perspectives on Structured Ability Grouping for Literacy and Numeracy.
Grouping students according to ability has been a highly contested topic in educational research, policy and practice. Research on the topic is contradictory, which is why the practice is heavily disputed. Advocates of ... -
An Investigation into Teachers and Parents’ Perspectives of the Introduction of Active Homework in Primary Schools.
(Marino Institute of Education, 2020-05)The purpose of this study is to explore parents and teachers’ perceptions of the implementation of active homework in primary schools. Physical inactivity has been recognised as a leading risk factor for global mortality ... -
An Investigation into Teachers’ Views on the Supports Required to Facilitate the Inclusion of Children with Chronic Illness in Irish Mainstream Schools
In a school setting, teachers are a major source of support for their pupils. Therefore, it is crucial teachers feel prepared with the appropriate resources to support their pupils. Advances in the medical field allow ... -
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 ... -
An investigation into the perspectives of Irish primary school teachers on the use of the Content and Language and Integrated Learning approach for teaching Irish.
The teaching of Irish in primary schools and the best ways in which to do so is a highly discussed topic within the Irish education system. There are varying opinions and attitudes towards the teaching of Irish. The new ... -
An investigation into the selection and implementation of high frequency word instruction in Irish infant classrooms
(Marino Institute of Education, 2020-05)The main aim of this research project is to investigate the selection and implementation of high frequency word (HFW) instruction in Irish infant classrooms. It also aims to discover whether or not Irish infant teachers’ ... -
Irish Primary School Teachers’ perspectives of coping with childhood grief and loss in the classroom, due to bereavement, separation, and divorce.
(Marino Institute of Education, 2020-05)This research projects explores teachers’ perspectives of coping with childhood grief in the classroom, namely due to bereavement, separation, and divorce. Its central aim was to discover how comfortable teachers’ feel ... -
‘It's No Big Deal’: The perspectives and practices of primary school principals catering for children opted-out of religious instruction in Irish Catholic primary schools.
(2021-07-01)This study explores the perspectives and practices of principals catering for children who have been opted-out of religious instruction in Irish Catholic primary schools. The new Education (Admission to Schools) Act was ... -
Left to their Own Devices: Exploring Primary Teacher Experiences of Teaching Online During the COVID19 School Closures
There is an international consensus that Information and Communications Technology (ICT) has the potential to enhance teaching and learning in schools, and when supported by a constructivist pedagogy, can engage students ... -
“Let their imaginations flow”: Investigating Irish primary teachers’ views on the use of mythology in the classroom
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether mythology has value for Irish primary school children in the senior classes in a modern cultural context. The study also examines the challenges posed by the use of ...