Browsing by Subject "Primary Education"
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Attitudes towards immigrant children and their home languages within the Irish education system.
(STER, 2022-04)This article explores the position and importance attributed to immigrant children’s home languages within the Irish education system. In particular, it examines teachers’ perceptions towards using immigrant children’s ... -
The BUDDIES Study (BUilding BriDges, DimInishing Educational DiSadvantage): Examining the Role of Home-School Community Liaison (HSCL) across the island of Ireland.
(SCoTENS, 2022-10)The BUDDIES Project, a collaboration between Stranmillis University College (Drs Glenda Walsh, Jill Dunn, Ken Gibson and Karen Orr), University College Dublin (Dr Seaneen Sloan) and Marino Institute of Education (Dr Clíodhna ... -
Closing the achievement gap: challenges and opportunities
(Marino Institute of Education and University of Ulster, 2018)This e-publication is based on two seminars on teaching English as an Additional Language (EAL), which were held at Ulster University (UU) in Coleraine and at Marino Institute of Education (MIE) in Dublin in 2017. The ... -
A comparative analysis of the addition and subtraction of fractions in textbooks from three countries
(Taylor & Francis Online, 2010)In this paper, we report on a comparison of the treatment of addition and subtraction of fractions in primary mathematics textbooks used in Cyprus, Ireland, and Taiwan. To this end, we use a framework specifically developed ... -
Designing Primary Schools for the Future
(ESRI, 2010)International research has indicated the importance of school design for pupil engagement, learning and achievement. Aspects of the school environment, including school and classroom density, class size, quality of lighting, ... -
Dialogic Story-Reading: A Vehicle to Develop Children’s Oral Language.
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The effect of ‘The Colour of Home’ on teaching and learning about diversity in the Primary School.
(STER, 2022-04)This dissertation has been inspired by my specialism in Geography in Mary Immaculate College, Limerick under the supervision of Dr. Anne M. Dolan. My experience in school was very positive and perhaps this has guided me ... -
Exploring Performances of LGBTQ Sexualities in Irish Primary Schools
(STER, 2020-04)This research set out to explore the performances of LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer) sexualities in a selection of Irish Primary Schools in 2019, looking specifically at how performances of sexuality are ... -
Exploring Student-Teacher Attitudes to Interculturalism
(STER, 2018-04)This research project wishes to determine the outlooks, attitudes, and confidence of student-teachers towards promoting interculturalism in their future classrooms. Given that student-teachers are exposed to the most ... -
Exploring Teachers’ Experiences of Inclusion Strategies for Deaf Children in Mainstream Primary Schools
(STER, 2019-04)This study aims to highlight the strategies used to meet the needs of the deaf children in their class. By doing so, teachers’ competencies in teaching deaf children in mainstream schools, alongside their views of the ... -
Exploring the Inclusion of LGBTQI+ Information in Relationships and Sexuality Education in Irish Primary Schools
(STER, 2020-04)This article investigates the relationship between the inclusion of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning and Intersexual (LGBTQI+) information in the Irish Relationships and Sexuality Education programme ... -
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 ... -
Garden-based learning in primary schools: meeting the challenges and reaping the benefits
Garden-based learning can make an important contribution to primary education. The school garden can be a foundation for integrated learning in and across disciplines. The primary aim of this study was to build a picture ... -
Giolcaireacht sa Ghairdín.
(LeabhairCOMHAR, 2018)Pictiúrleabhar. Cág cosdearg ab ea Maigí. Lá amháin, chuir sí aithne ar Lilí i ngairdín Mhamó. Thaitin sé leis an mbeirt acu giolcaireacht a dhéanamh. Tugann na léaráidí sa phictiúrleabhar seo léargas ar thréithe na gcág ... -
‘An Inclusive Education for All’: Challenges Facing Teachers in Supporting Children with SEN in a Multi-Grade Mainstream Classroom
(2020-04)This research examines how multi-grade teachers create an inclusive educational experience for all children in their class, with a specific focus on special educational needs (SEN). The primary objective was to gain a ... -
Investigating the Attitudes of Teachers to Science Education in the Irish Primary Classroom
(STER, 2019-04)This article aims to provide an insight into current attitudes to science education, which has been correlated from a larger research study conducted by the author. It will compare attitudes recorded in past studies to ... -
An Investigation into the Attitudes of Pre-Service Teachers towards Teaching Children with Special Educational Needs
(2019-04)This article investigates the attitudes of pre-service teachers towards teaching children with SEN. Understanding the views of pre-service teachers as they climb onto the first step in their professional career is essential ... -
An investigation into why Traveller children’s attendance levels are comparatively lower than that of settled children and how Irish Primary Schools are helping to overcome this challenge.
(STER, 2022-04)This article aims to investigate the relatively low levels of attendance and attainment of children from the Travelling Community in Irish primary schools. The research was conducted using documentary analysis. It is hoped ... -
Í a Labhairt: Cúrsa Gaeilge Idirmheánach do Mhúinteoirí Bunscoile.
(Coláiste Mhuire, Institiúid Oideachais Marino, 2008)Is cúrsa Gaeilge idirmheánach é Í a Labhairt, do mhúinteoirí bunscoile atá ag foghlaim Gaeilge. Is forlíonadh é le Beatha Teanga, le Daithí Ó Madáin - cúrsa Gaeilge do thosaitheoirí atá ina mbunmhúinteoirí. Is réamhchúrsa ...