Student Teacher Educational Research (STER)
Student Teacher Educational Research (STER) is an Irish Higher Education partnership project that supports education students to share their dissertation research with the wider education community. STER provides students with a unique opportunity to publish their research with the support and guidance of the STER team. Underpinned by a student-staff partnership ethos, the project is run by a team of student and staff volunteers led by Dr Aimie Brennan, Marino Institute of Education.
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The Influence of Global English on the Contemporary ELT Classroom: The Case of the Linguistic Landscape
(STER, 2024-04)In recent years English has grown into its role as a global language and can often be found on online platforms such as YouTube and Instagram as well as offline in the open streets of urban environments all over the ... -
The Books are Harder: Enhancing the Teaching of Reading Comprehension in The Senior Primary Classes
(STER, 2024-04)This research describes the experiences of a final year BEd student undertaking school placement with a cohort of sixth class students in an urban non-disadvantaged Irish primary school with a class size of twenty eight ... -
An examination of the benefits of incorporating aspects of play therapy, speech and language therapy and physiotherapy into the classroom for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder to enhance their educational experience.
(STER, 2024-04)This dissertation seeks to examine how the implementation of elements of play therapy, speech and language therapy (SLT) and physiotherapy into the classroom of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can enhance ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
‘Are Mindfulness Techniques Practised in the Early Years Setting?’: A Study of the Use of Mindfulness in the Early Years
(TARA, 2021-04)This research aimed to gain insight into early years educators’ understanding of mindfulness and its; effects, as well as their perceptions regarding its practice with young children. -
A Self-Reflective Study of Team-Teaching in the Post-Primary Mainstream Classroom
(TARA, 2021-04)This study is concerned with the concept of inclusive learning in the post-primary mainstream classroom. This is a self-study that examines how I, the researcher, can utilise team-teaching to promote inclusive learning. -
An Exploration into the Experiences of LGBTQ+ Primary School Teachers in Ireland
(TARA, 2021-04)This paper critically analyses how school culture affects primary school teachers in Ireland who are members of the LGBTQ+ community and identify ways in which LGBTQ+ issues can be addressed in schools. It also examined ... -
How our Bodies can Support the ‘Weight’ of Cognition: The Role of the Body in the Second Language Classroom
(TARA, 2021-04)This paper will discuss the role of the body in the second language classroom. This paper developed from the authors interest and engagement with the kinaesthetic aspects of language learning. It explores areas such as ... -
The Perceptions of a Student Teacher on Implementing Active Learning with Junior Cycle Students
(TARA, 2021-04)This article is a reflective analysis of one active learning methodology (i.e. a table quiz), and is part of a larger study. The motivating force for this study arose from the researcher’s desire to gauge a deeper understanding ... -
Irish Primary Teachers’ use of Social Media in Visual Arts Education
(TARA, 2021-04)This piece of research was undertaken as a final year Master in Education Studies (Visual Arts) thesis. In-depth interviews took place with eight Irish primary teachers. The study explored teachers’ use social media as a ... -
Investigating the Effect of Games on the Learning Experience in the Science Classroom
(TARA, 2021-04)A systematic literature review investigating what effect games have on student engagement levels, and also what impact games have on the achievement of learning outcomes, particularly in science. -
Exploring Prison Educators’ Perspectives on What Strategies They Deem as Being Effective When Supporting Prisoners as Learners
(TARA, 2021-04)This article examines the prison education system in Ireland, in particular, prison educators’ perspectives on prison education, what teaching strategies they use and deem effective when supporting prisoners as learners -
Post-Primary School Teachers’ Perspectives on the Benefits of Homework for Student Learning.
(TARA, 2021-04)This article looks at the concept of homework and how design and feedback can affect student learning. Junior cycle reform is also explored in relation to changes in assigning homework for post primary students -
ENABLING TRANSITIONS: Insights from Learners’ Transitional Experiences on a Further to Higher Education Bridging Programme
(TARA, 2021-04)This research investigates the transitional experiences of a group of learners on a unique bridging programme between an FE and a HE college, the NAVET programme. The programme is unique because the learners attend subject ...