RSS 1.0Master in Education (M.Ed.) Theses
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Investigating the role of Process Drama in reducing Foreign Language Anxiety and improving the communicative ability of a group of adolescent Greek EFL students
Having observed speaking anxiety in my students ever since I was a young English language teacher induced me to research its causes and find ways to diminish it. Process Drama is a humanistic teaching approach that ... -
Ocean Literacy in Ireland: A Review of Non-Formal Education Practices for Primary School Students
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Education, 2022)The anthropogenic effects of climate change have been observed through the increase of extreme weather events and natural disasters, warming temperatures and frequent droughts, and difficulties maintaining the global ... -
A Comparative Case Study of Foreign Language Education Policies in the People’s Republic of China and Selected Countries in Europe
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Education, 2022)As globalisation becomes more and more advanced, and political, economic and cultural exchanges between countries become more and more normal, foreign language education in China was facing important strategic development ... -
The Impact of the Honor program in Community Colleges on the Reform of Secondary Vocational Education in China
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Education, 2022)This study analyzes and discusses the current situation and issues of secondary vocational education in China and the national policies regarding secondary vocational education after 2000. The literature review identifies ... -
News discourse of teachers during the pandemic in Ireland and China: A Comparative Study
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Education, 2022)This dissertation aims to comparatively analyse the news discourse of teachers during the pandemic in Irish and Chinese contexts under the theoretical framework of constructivism. The research objective lies in three ... -
The Combination of Drama in Education and Digital Storytelling Pedagogy to Improve Students' Speaking Fluency
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Education, 2022)Language is integral to the Chinese basic education curriculum (Liu & Fang, 2009) . Learning Mandarin is about successful communication since various dialects are spoken in various regions of China. Good communication in ... -
Views on primary school English learning after the “Double Reduction Policy”: from the perspective of teachers, students, and parents -- a study of Sichuan Province, China
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Education, 2022)Since July 2021, when China began to implement the "Double Reduction Policy", English learning in primary schools has undergone many changes, including homework design, classroom teaching and examination mode. Currently, ... -
Parenting Styles of Chinese Immigrant Parents and Personal Development of Chinese Immigrants’ Children in Ireland From the Perspective of Psychology of Education
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Education, 2022)Immigration is a major life event (Chen et al., 2019). It could completely change one’s life, breaking away from the original living environment, missing support from family and friends, and adapting to a new culture (Chen ... -
Sex Education as a Medium to Convey Appropriate Sexual Knowledge and Values to Women to Promote Gender Equality: What can the People’s Republic of China Learn from Western Countries? A Narrative Literature Review
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Education, 2022)This work was produced in the context of a twenty-first century in which sexually transmitted diseases were raging around the world. China was one of the affected countries and sex education was widely recognised as a way ... -
The Role of Mindfulness-Based Interventions in Promoting Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing for Children and Adolescents
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Education, 2022)This paper critically evaluates existing research on the role of mindfulness interventions as a mental health and wellbeing tool for children and adolescents. It also investigates its potential benefits as well as associated ... -
Chinese College Students Experiences of the Chinese Education System
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Education, 2022)The function of education in Chinese society is essential. Having access to higher education is crucial. Gaokao, the most comprehensive and fierce test, is a major strategy for people to realize their potential and gain ... -
Investigation About How to Promote Foreign Language Learners’ Intercultural Communicative Competence in Higher Education
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Education, 2022)This dissertation aims to investigate foreign language learners’ intercultural communicative competence (ICC) in higher education. The study aims to explore existing research outcome on the variables that have impact on ... -
The role of nationhood in citizenship education curricula: a comparison of Mexico and the Netherlands
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Education, 2022)This paper aims to answer the research question: to what extent is nationhood an educational outcome in the prescribed national citizenship education curricula of secondary schools in Mexico and the Netherlands? This ... -
Characteristics of Effective Student-Centred, Context-Based, High School Chemistry: A Systematic Literature Review
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Education, 2022)High school chemistry educators incorporate context-based chemistry curriculums and student-centred teaching methods in their classroom. Teachers and researchers alike have researched and seen the positive effects these ... -
A Review of English Writing Acquisition in China: a Perspective Based on Error Analysis and the Motivational Strategies of Students
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Education, 2022)Writing is an important expressive and output skill in English language acquisition and is one of the criteria for measuring students' English language ability. As an output skill, English writing has always been an area ... -
Systematic Literature Review of the intervention that can inform the design of Access Maths
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Education, 2022)It is widely acknowledged that opportunities for learning maths are not equal for all students. The general myth that maths is difficult and the tableau of identifying a person as “maths person” or” not a maths person”; ... -
The connection between the news media and local-level education policy in Omaha, Nebraska during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Education, 2022)In the 1990s, research pertaining to the media and education was relatively new. Scholars sought research that explored the media and education policy as the media was deemed powerful and education policy was ever evolving. ... -
The Influence of Netspeak on the University Students’ Language Learning When Using Chinese Social Media Network
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Education, 2022)This study aims to study the influence of Netspeak on university students' language learning in Chinese Network. Netspeak is a term that describes one particular type of language used in internet communication. Thangaraj ... -
Attachment Theory: Co-Regulation and the Social and Emotional Development of children from 0-5 years
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Education, 2022)This study examines attachment theory and its relevance to early years settings. It argues that attachment theory has implications for the structure and management of early years settings and the training of its staff ... -
Laying the Foundation for Student Voice in Curriculum Reform: Winning Over the Hearts and Minds of Educators
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Education, 2022)Education systems across many OECD countries are witnessing a burgeoning interest in the development of comprehensive programmes for person-centred practices that embody the principles of democracy in schools. Student ...
