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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 ... -
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 ... -
Teacher awareness: a key factor when implementing anti-racism initiatives to support children seeking refuge and living in direct provision.
(STER, 2022-04)This article aims to highlight teacher awareness as an essential element when implementing anti-racism initiatives to support children seeking refuge and living in direct provision (DP). This is achieved by examining the ... -
"It’s all about what happens on the ground": interpretations of intercultural education in Ireland.
(STER, 2022-04)Greg Harris graduated from the University of East London with a PGCE in 2007. He spent 10 years teaching Religious Education and Sociology in diverse, inner-city schools in the United Kingdom. During this time, he developed ... -
Representations of Diversity in Classroom Resources: “Windows and Mirrors” or Cracked Glass?
(2022-04)"I am a Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT), recently graduated from Marino Institute of Education. My specific interest in intercultural education arose two years ago while studying the module as part of the Bachelor of Education ...