Browsing Master in Education (M.Ed.) Theses by Title
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A Case Study on the Impact of Gender on Behaviour in the Playground in a Primary School Setting
What impact does gender have on behaviours and interactions in the playground? Do boys and girls interact with each other and play together? In order to answer these questions, this study aims to do extensive research ... -
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 ... -
A Comparative Study: Collaborative Learning Methodologies supporting Leadership and Management in Ireland and Finland
Collaboration is not a new term in Ireland yet the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) have suggested that countries can learn from Finland, informing and improving their understanding of ... -
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 ... -
A Study of Parental Engagement with Home Literacy Practices and School Supports in an Area of Disadvantage
This thesis aimed to explore the home literacy environments (HLE) of children from Junior and Senior Infant classes in a Delivering Equality of Opportunity in School (DEIS) band 1 urban school serving an area of social ... -
A systematic review of the benefits of and barriers to development of outreach training for undergraduate dental students
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Education, 2022)ABSTRACT Angus Burns A systematic review of the benefits of and barriers to development of outreach training for undergraduate dental students Dental “outreach training” is clinical training for undergraduate dental ... -
A Teachers’ Perspective of Digital Technologies In Prison Education
ABSTRACT Anita Higgins A Teachers’ Perspective of Digital Technologies In Prison Education Technology and the internet have become an essential part of our daily life in society today. The advantages of online ... -
All Together Now - Preparing for Group Instrumental Teaching using Simultaneous Learning in and ETB Music School
This study investigates the impact of training in Simultaneous Learning on teachers’ practice and perception of small group teaching in an Education and Training Board (ETB) music school. A mixed methods approach was ... -
An auto ethnographic account of one woman’s experience on school retention as a female student in Uganda.
ABSTRACT. I am the living embodiment of the experiences of one female student, teacher, wife, mother and educator living with female students who are still in school. My interest in this thesis is in those female students ... -
AN EXPLORATION OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM AND HOW THEY LEARN
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects the brain regions responsible for people's communication and social skills. In children, this condition may also impact their access to mainstream ... -
An Exploration of Coaching as Leadership support for Primary School Principals in Ireland
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Education, 2022)Empirical data has indicated that the role of the primary school principal has become increasingly challenging due to an increasing workload (Filipov, 2021; Hauseman, Pollock, & Fei, 2017; Hislop, 2022). In 2015 the ... -
An Exploration of Educators Experiences in Working with Children from a Homeless Background in Early Learning and Care Settings and Primary Schools in Ireland
This mixed methods research study examines educators’ from Early Learning and Care (ELC) settings and primary schools experiences on working with children from a homeless background. The study sets out to explore the ... -
An Exploration of Observed Practices in Bilingual Education and the Bilingual Experience
This dissertation comprises of a literature review on the common practices for teaching English Language Learners (also known as Culturally and Linguistically Diverse learners) in bilingual education. This dissertation ... -
An Exploration of Supports Provided for Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in both Mainstream and Specialised Preschool Settings in Ireland
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Education, 2022)An Exploration of Supports Provided for Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in both Mainstream and Specialised Preschool Settings in Ireland. There is limited research available on the supports for deaf and hard ... -
An Exploration of the Adolescent Experience of Literacy and Reader Identity in an Urban DEIS Post-Primary School
Abstract Laura McNamara An Exploration of the Adolescent Experience of Literacy and Reader Identity in an Urban DEIS Post-Primary School Schools in Ireland have experienced increased focus on the teaching of ... -
An Exploration of the Impact of Curriculum Reform on Teacher Wellbeing
Wellbeing is unquestionably becoming a more prominent topic in discussions especially in the Irish education system. In this study the impact of curriculum change on the wellbeing of teachers is going to be explored. ... -
An Exploration of the Importance of Supporting Parents of Children with ASD; the Perspectives of Parents and Professionals
It is well established that parents of children diagnosed with ASD experience elevated anxiety and stress. This study aims to explore the importance of supporting parents of children with ASD and to determine the ... -
An exploration of tutor and provider perspectives of tutor CPD in the private FET sector in Ireland
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Education, 2022)This study focuses on the gap in literature and research on tutor CPD in the private Further Education and Training (FET) sector in Ireland. The study explores a) FET tutor’s perspectives and experiences of their own ... -
An fearr Gaeilge bhriste ná Béarla cliste? – Examining supports available for Irish-medium second-level schools to promote teachers’ professional and language development
This dissertation presents an analysis of teacher professional and language development in Irish-medium second-level education in Ireland. In particular, the study examines the challenges which face teachers in this ... -
An investigation into how mentoring can be adapted as a whole school initiative
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Education, 2022)This dissertation examines the mentoring programme in an Irish Post-Primary school. The purpose of this study is to investigate the meaning of mentoring within the school context, its tendency to focus on newly qualified ...
