RSS 1.0Student Teacher Educational Research (STER)
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Distributed Leadership - A ‘Happily Ever After' for the Post-Primary School?
(2019)Once upon a time in the domain of post-primary education, principals reigned supreme assisted only in matters of management by their deputies. The time for this heroic, hierarchical style of leadership has long passed, ... -
An é Trasteangú Athbheochán na Gaeilge?
(2018)‘Tír gan teanga, tír gan anam.’ Aontaím leis an méid a dúirt Pádraig Mac Piarais. Tá an mhionteanga in Éirinn fíor thábhachtach, is cuid dár gcultúr í agus is linne í. Bíonn díospóireachtaí ann i gcónaí faoin dteanga; ... -
“It’s no big deal”. What happens to children opted-out of religious instruction and sacramental preparation in Irish Catholic primary schools? The perspectives and practices of principals
(STER, 2024)As a newly qualified teacher in my first (Catholic) school, the class contained a number of children whose parents held various religious beliefs and ‘none’. During my first religious instruction lesson, these children ... -
Dissecting Diversity: Experiences of migrant and minority student populations in SETU Carlow
(STER, 2024)This paper will outline findings from a study that examined the experiences of education inclusion and exclusion for migrant and minority ethnic students at SETU Carlow. The study sought to answer whether or not access ... -
An investigation into farmers’ perceptions and experiences of engaging with continued professional development
(STER, 2024)The aim of this research was to investigate the perceptions and experiences of farmers when engaging with continued professional development (CPD) in Ireland. The data was collected through a combination of online ... -
Restorative Circles as a Means of Proactive Student Self-Assessment: Integrating the Wellbeing Agenda into the Junior Cycle English Classroom
(STER, 2024)The aim of this article is to investigate if using ‘Restorative Circles’ in the Junior Cycle English classroom can foster the conditions needed to promote a sense of belonging at school. It seeks to address how a strategy ... -
Effort and Belief Pedagogies in a Post Primary DEIS context
(STER, 2024)This article aims to highlight teacher awareness about wellbeing pedagogies that consider the PISA 2018 wellbeing metrics, related to a DEIS setting. PISA 2018 investigated growth mindset, self-efficacy and meaning in ... -
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 ...
