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Teachers’ experiences and perspectives of continuous Professional Development in a Post Primary School.
(2020-07)
Continuous professional development (CPD) of teachers has become paramount in most educational systems aimed at improving standards in schools.
The purpose of this study is to explore teachers’ experiences and perspectives ...
Are Pupils with disabilities being adequately supported in Gaeltacht Primary Schools: the professionals’ perspective?
(2020-07)
This study researched the adequacy of supports available to pupils with disabilities in Gaeltacht schools, from the perspectives of professionals working work them daily, SNAs, teachers and principals. Through a critical ...
Teachers’ perceptions of and attitudes towards the benefits and challenges of the new inclusion model for Special Education Teaching
(2020-07)
The new inclusion model for special education teaching has brought significant change in the epistemology of SET and the roles and responsibilities of the mainstream class teacher. This study examines current literature ...
Exploring Primary School Principals’ Attitudes and Experiences of School Self-Evaluation
(2020-07)
School Self-Evaluation (SSE) is a relatively new initiative in Irish primary schools and it is still very much at an early evolving phase since its implementation. A lack of research that includes the voice of primary ...
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 ...
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 ...
A phenomenological Investigation of Learner Usage Patterns, Attitudes and Perceptions of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and technological Preparedness for the Covid-19 Pandemic Crisis
(2020-07)
This exploratory phenomenological investigation addresses the lack of regional data regarding learners’ perceptions and attitudes towards ICT in learning environments. The substantial dependence on information and communication ...
Junior Cycle English Teachers’ perspectives on recent assessment reform: Issues for validity and reliability
(2020-07)
This thesis seeks to ascertain post-primary English teachers experiences of delivering recent reforms in the Junior Cycle (covering the first three years of post-primary education) English course. Notably, the thesis is ...
An investigation into interactive Teaching Methods and their impact on Student engagement in a third level Institute of Technology
(2020-07)
It is largely accepted that technology has the potential to improve many different aspects of one’s life and there is no doubt that technology is everywhere; it features in every aspect of our lives. For some years in ...
An examination of the efficacy of a technology enhanced learning intervention in a First Aid responder course.
(2020-07)
Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) is becoming more prevalent in education as it has evolved to enhance traditional pedagogical methods of tutoring that is face to face teaching. The utilisation of TEL on courses has been ...