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Pedagogy of play in ECCE settings
(2015)
The aim of this research project was to explore the views and roles of childcare
practitioners, with regards to the pedagogy of play, in early childhood care and
education (ECCE) settings. The objectives were to examine ...
Inclusion of children with disabilities in mainstream primary education:A parents and teachers view.
(2017)
This study sets out to explore inclusion of children with disabilities in mainstream primary education. It examined the view of professionals and parents in the area of inclusion in mainstream education. The study was ...
An exploration of the Garda Diversion Programme through the eyes of the participant.
(2017)
The purpose of this research is to explore the Garda Diversion Programmes and Garda Youth Diversion Projects with participants who have been involved in the programme. The main aim of this research is to gain a clear view ...
Supervision among social care workers: prevalence and effects.
(2015)
Supervision can be defined as ‘an accountable process which supports assures and develops the knowledge, skills and values of an individual group or team. The purpose of supervision is to improve the quality of their work ...
An investigation into evidence-based practice in residential centres in Ireland.
(2018)
The research topic was an investigation into the use of evidence-based practice (EBP) in mainstream residential centres in Ireland. The expectations on social care workers’ working within Ireland are changing with the ...
An exploration of student’s perception of the link between social media and body image. Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT) as a case study site.
(2018)
Social media is a major part of daily life for many people. Although there are some positive benefits to using social media, such as, interacting with relatives and friends across the world. It also holds the possibility ...
Direct provision, diminished development: an exploration of the impact that residing in the Lissywollen Direct Provision Centre has had on the social, personal and academic development of child asylum seekers.
(2015)
The purpose of this research was to explore how residents of the Lissywollen Direct Provision Centre, Athlone perceive living in the direct provision system has impacted on their social, personal and academic development ...
Multidisciplinary practice in juvenile justice.
(2014)
This study sets out to explore multi-disciplinary engagement between professionals in the
juvenile justice system. It examined professional’s views and experiences in the area of
multi-disciplinary practice. The study ...
The impact of working in residential care on a social care worker and their family life
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2019)
The aim of this research study was to assess the impact that working in residential care has on a social care worker and on their family life. By investigating previous literature and conducting qualitative research, the ...
Financial fair play: can it regulate European club football? An investigation into UEFA’s Financial Fair Play regulations, how they work and its potential success or failure in regulating European club football.
(2013)
European club football today has seen a financial trend where wealthy clubs in Europe are making substantial trading losses, spending way beyond their means in order to become successful in European and domestic competition. ...