Browsing by Subject "Primary education"
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Address at the opening of the twenty-ninth session: The organization of charity, and the education of the children of the state
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1875)The public mind seems for the present averse to the discussion of questions which divide political parties. As if over-strained by the effort necessary to carry the great measures of late years, it now shows a marked ... -
Aistear: the Early Childhood Curriculum Framework Understanding its Place in Junior and Senior Infant Classrooms in 2021 and Beyond.
This study seeks to understand the perspectives of teachers on the Aistear framework for early years learning in Junior and Senior Infant classrooms of 2021, and considers the relevance of this framework in classrooms ... -
Aligning assessment, learning and teaching in curricular reform and implementation
(National Council for Curriculum and Assessment, 2019)This paper aims to present for discussion a number of issues that will be pertinent when considering the role of assessment in the redeveloped primary curriculum. As the NCCA have articulated, “in a climate of change, ... -
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 ... -
Creating a Health Promoting School Environment : Lessons from a Healthy School’s Programme
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Educators’ Perspectives on the Impact of theClosing of Schools and Early Childhood Settings during COVID-19 on the Wellbeing of Children Transitioning to Primary School
Promoting the wellbeing of children has become the underpinning of educators’ practice in recent years. With its multi-dimensional definitions, wellbeing is a term that encompasses many meanings. The physical, psychological, ... -
An exploration of the attitudes of primary school teachers towards the teaching of Religious Education in Catholic, primary schools in Ireland
The relationship between education and religion in Ireland is an important starting point when examining the landscape of Irish primary schools today. Over 93% of primary schools in Ireland are Catholic schools, taking ... -
The influence of parental education and literacy skill levels on children's achievement in primary school, Moyo district, rural Uganda
(Trinity College Dublin.School of Education.EDUCATION, 2015)This thesis explores how the different levels of parents education and literacy skills influence their primary six children s academic attainment. The interest in this area was derived from endemic poor literacy abilities ... -
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’ 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 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 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 ... -
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 ... -
Literacy and Numeracy Learning for Life : The National Strategy to Improve Literacy and Numeracy among Children and Young People 2011-2020
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Physical Education Teacher Education in Ireland.
(Meyer & Meyer Sport, 2019)This chapter provides an overview of Physical Education Teacher Education practices and curriculum in Ireland. -
Primary education: with a review of the German, Irish, and English systems
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1884)In the paper which I would lay before the Statistical and Social Inquiry Society this evening, I have endeavoured to bring under consideration the more important questions which occupy the attention of statesmen and all ... -
Primary Geography in the Republic of Ireland: Practices, issues and possible futures
(Routledge, 2015)In the Republic of Ireland, geography is recognized as an important subject for children to learn and all pupils take it throughout their primary school years. The current curriculum, the Primary School Curriculum – ... -
Social and Environmental Education: A Review of Research and Scholarship in Geography, History and Education about Religions and Beliefs in the Context of the Redeveloped Irish Primary School Curriculum
(National Council for Curriculum and Assessment, 2023)It is evident that the subjects of SEE provide opportunities for children to be active and agentic in their learning, with a sense of responsibility to participate in the world. SEE creates spaces for children to be ... -
A study of teachers’ perceptions of the National Children’s Choir.
In 1985, Seán Creamer, a music inspector with the Department of Education and Science, established a choral programme in the Republic of Ireland: the National Children’s Choir [NCC]. The intention behind the NCC is to ... -
A Study to Investigate Irish Primary School Teachers Perceptions and Approaches to Differentiation in Mathematics.
Development in education in the 21st century has created many changes for teachers. There is a significant increase in diverse learning needs in Irish primary classrooms. Teachers are responsible for catering to these ...