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Can Music be used in the Senior Years of the Primary School as a Positive Learning Experience to Support Children with identified Educational and Behavioural needs?
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2018-07)The aim of this paper is to investigate if music can be used in the senior years of the primary school as a positive learning experience to support children with identified educational and behavioural needs. The reason ... -
Can Technology enhanced Learning improve Students’ Performance and Learning Experience, as part of a Blended Learning Environment
(2020-08)The use of a blended learning approach to complement traditional face to face learning in higher education is continuing to evolve as an emerging trend. A blended learning teaching pedagogy can enhance the teaching and ... -
Can working on an entrepreneurial project within a Level 7 fashion degree course improve entrepreneurial self-efficacy and career readiness?
(2020-06)The purpose of this study is to revise the current educational pedagogy on a Level 7 fashion degree module, by introducing an experiential entrepreneurship project to understand if it can encourage a greater entrepreneurial ... -
A Case Study Exploring Teachers’ Experiences of Peer Observation of Teaching in a Post-Primary Context
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2018-07)A transition towards teacher autonomy, teacher collaboration and context specific learning as foci of teacher professional development coupled with exposed weaknesses in traditional externally controlled professional ... -
A case study into Student perception of creativity within Junior Cycle English, with specific focus on the use of descriptors as a motivating factor in CBA1, the oral presentation
(2020-07)This thesis seeks to understand student perception of creativity in the Junior Cycle English course. The thesis is particularly concerned with how students comprehend the concept of creativity and if they consider themselves ... -
A case study of Letterkenny in 2020: a scenario planning approach
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2011)The objective o f this research was to explore possible futures for the town o f Letterkenny towards 2020 using a scenario planning approach. A six stage modified scenario development design was applied to develop a ... -
Collaborative practice: a resolution model for irish employment disputes?
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2012)Ireland has a comprehensive yet complex, statutory framework for the resolution of employment disputes. Various bodies offer conciliation, mediation, arbitration and regulation, however the processes are taking too ... -
A comparative study of portable body sensing technology and a physical activity log, in a physical activity adherence programme
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2012)The purpose of this study is to compare the impact of portable body sensing technology (SW3 Armband) and a physical activity log. Participants’ physical activity adherence levels were recorded over a six month period. ... -
A contextual case study exploring Teacher experiences of collaborative Teaching and Learning in an Irish Primary School
(2020-07)Emanating from a commitment to investigate improved student engagement opportunities and inclusive frameworks for collaborative teaching and learning in an Irish primary school context, the following case study research ... -
The Continuum of Teaching and Learning of Mathematics from Primary to Post-Primary Level: Experiences and Beliefs of Associated Teachers
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2018-07)The transition from primary to post-primary is arguably the most challenging period in one’s educational trajectory path. Yet, very little research evaluates the impact of the transition process on ‘subject-specific’ ... -
Customer retention management in the hospitality industry: a profile of the hotel industry in Donegal
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2010)Customer retention management (CRM) is imperative to the success of today’s hotel sector in Donegal, as it is more cost efficient to retain valuable customers than to gain new one’s and in the current economic climate ... -
Developing Doe castle as a heritage centre
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2013)Doe Castle a National Monument has been considered by many people in the local community as a built heritage that has potential to be further developed in the interest of tourism and for the benefit of the local people ... -
The development of audit committees internationally and an analysis of their effectiveness in the Irish educational sector
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Do the big four satisfy the needs and expectations of their clients in the provision of non audit services?
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2010)The recession and current unfolding economic scandals have caused many businesses to become apprehensive and cautious with the money they spend and the service providers they chose. Accounting/auditing firms in particular ... -
E-Marketing communications: a case study
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2009)This research was undertaken in order to investigate e-marketing communications methods adopted by an Irish SME (Small Medium Enterprise). The investigation was based on a case study of Storm PM Ltd. The aim of the ... -
The effect of video on demand services on the cinema Industry
Abstract Background The cinema industry may be showing signs of growth since having to contend with increased competition over the last number of decades from alternate offerings such as radio, TV, computer games & Pay ... -
Enhancing marketing communications for a B2B company, through the use of motion graphics
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Evaluating the power of online forums in consumer buyer behaviour
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2012)PURPOSE: This research aims to examine the power and influence of online forums in shaping consumer buyer behaviour in Ireland. DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH: The researcher adopted Creswell’s (2011) exploratory ... -
An examination into the changing role of the chief financial officer in Irish listed companies: a 21st century perspective
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2009)The role of the CFO is a hotly debated topic. Multiple articles have been written on the subject. Some have advocated that the CFO is now firmly a strategic partner in organisational life, while others see it as a financial ... -
An Examination of Assessment Practices
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2016-08-31)The principal objective of this dissertation is to exam the different assessment practices in the training environment of restaurant service education in third level programmes in Ireland. The hospitality sector is one ...