Children's attitudes towards the Irish language: A study of fifth and sixth class students in an English-medium primary school.
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Niamh Ni Mhurchu, 'Children's attitudes towards the Irish language: A study of fifth and sixth class students in an English-medium primary school.', [Thesis], 2017-05Download Item:
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The purpose of this research is to ascertain children's attitudes towards the Irish
language. The study takes place in light of the launch of the 20-Year Strategy for the
Irish Language 2010-2030 and the recent implementation of the new Primary Language
Curriculum (DES, 2015; Government of Ireland, 2010). The researcher sought to
investigate the impact of the school and home environments of children's attitudes
towards the language. The researcher also examined children's motivation to learn
Irish. Throughout, the researcher considered previous studies that have been carried out
in this area while referring to relevant literature. Empirical research was carried out
with forty fifth and sixth class students, attending an English-medium primary school.
Through the use of a questionnaire the researcher collected data which was then
analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings assert that respondents
hold an overall negative attitude towards the teaching and learning of Irish. With 70%
of respondents selecting Irish as either their first, second or third least favourite school
subject. These findings give rise to recommendations relating to the teaching and
learning of Irish in primary schools. The researcher recommends that further studies
should be carried out in this area, that schools should reconsider their teaching
methodologies and that initial teacher training should be improved.
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Professional Masters of Education
Author: Ní Mhurchú, Niamh
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