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Developing culturally responsive school leaders in Ireland and Spain. The evolving role of professional development Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2024-03-29 L. Sancho, M. Brown, S. Gardezi, J. O’Hara, M. J. Rodríguez-Conde
Recent migration patterns have had a profound impact on education systems becoming more diverse in their student body but also influencing school climate and resource provision. A multisite case st...
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Care and Capitalism Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2024-03-29 Karl Kitching
Published in Irish Educational Studies (Ahead of Print, 2024)
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Towards more robust evaluation of policies and programmes in education: identifying challenges in evaluating DEIS and Reading Recovery Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2024-03-29 Lorraine Gilleece, Aidan Clerkin
In recent years, countries including the UK and USA have seen advancements in the use of Randomised Controlled Trials in education, progress that has not been mirrored in Ireland. Ireland does not ...
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Editorial Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2024-03-26 Audrey Bryan
Published in Irish Educational Studies (Vol. 43, No. 2, 2024)
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Playful (music) teaching and learning in Irish primary school classrooms Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2024-03-26 Rachael Byrne, R. Murphy, F. Ward, U. McCabe
The value and importance of play for children’s well-being, learning and development is evidenced by its inclusion within the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and its increased policy and ...
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‘Pavee Leaders’ – enablers and inhibitors to accessing higher education for Irish travellers Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2024-03-26 R. Brennan, A. Cummins, M. Leane, F. O’Suileabhan, S. McGovern, A. M. Quilligan
Historically, Irish Travellers have experienced social exclusion and marked educational disadvantage. Less than 1% of Travellers are documented as being in third-level education, with only 167 adul...
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Exploring how respect is articulated in Irish education policy, curriculum, circulars and legislation Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2024-03-25 Orla McCormack, Joanne O’Flaherty, Emmanuel O’Grady
Respect as a term or value is often evoked to highlight a sense of esteem or right that an individual or group should require or be afforded. It is frequently viewed as relational, and central to t...
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Understanding pre-service teachers’ improvement in professional practice: a quantitative perspective Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2024-03-21 Sabrina Fitzsimons, P. J. Sexton, Paula Lehane, Enda Donlon, Elaine McDonald, Anastasios Karakolidis, Christine McKeever
This paper examines the extent to which pre-service teachers exhibit improvements in their professional practice while on placement in their final years of initial teacher education (ITE). This res...
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The possibilities and problematics of school evaluation: post-primary teachers’ perspectives on the impact of school inspections in a high stakes inspection system Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2024-03-19 Kathryn McClurg, Ian Cantley, Caitlin Donnelly
To ensure students receive the best possible education, many education systems worldwide have implemented school inspections. These inspections serve as a powerful tool to assess and improve educat...
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Diversifying the teaching profession Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Kathleen Lynch
Published in Irish Educational Studies (Ahead of Print, 2024)
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‘I learned this in the gardening group’: the impact of a community garden on children and their families’ eating habits Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Venessa Kelly, E. Brännlund
Increased scholarly and practitioner attention has been paid to community gardens and their potential impact on community building and sustainability, as well as a tool to combat the decline in phy...
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Teachers seconded to continuing teacher education: professional development and the paradox of reaching proficiency Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-12-29 Ciara O’Donnell
In Ireland state funded support services provide Continuing Professional Development for teachers and school leaders. These services are staffed with teachers seconded from their schools on an annu...
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Teacher professionalism in policy texts in the Republic of Ireland; a critical discourse analysis Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-12-17 Brian Barron, Alan Gorman, Anne Looney
In the Republic of Ireland, primary school teaching is a very attractive profession with pay being above the OECD average (Heinz and Keane 2018; Hennessey and Lynch 2017). This paper investigates h...
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Building upon the conceptualisation of alternative education in Ireland Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Tanja Kovačič, Cormac Forkan
Young people who are either at risk of disengaging or disengaged from mainstream education in Ireland are often supported by what is termed ‘out-of-school’ or the ‘alternative education’ sector. A ...
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The role of classroom assistants: perceptions and challenges Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Thomas Rogan
Many adults work with children in schools to provide support in a variety of forms. This study aimed to explore perceptions of the role of classroom assistants in supporting children’s learning in ...
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Project based learning in post-primary school in Ireland – a narrative literature review of the transition year programme to understand evolving digital spaces Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Ashley Bough
Initially, this paper delves into the connection between Irish society and Project-Based Learning (PBL) and curriculum, exploring how this connection has influenced the evolution of Digital Spaces ...
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Responding to complexity in disadvantaged school contexts: the role of school networks in building social capital Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Ruth Bourke
School networks have become increasingly prevalent in education in recent decades, particularly with a focus on improving student outcomes in contexts of socio-economic disadvantage. To address the...
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ChatGPT and university teaching, learning and assessment: some initial reflections on teaching academic integrity in the age of Large Language Models Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-11-24 Adrian Kirwan
Since its arrival in late 2022, ChatGPT has occupied the minds of academics, administrators and students. Reactions to the emergence of Large Language Models (LLMs) have varied but significant anxi...
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Mastering the writing game: practical insights for early career researchers and supervisors Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Sarah Prestridge, Conor Mc Guckin, Aideen Hunter, Tony Hall
This paper provides insights for early career researchers and supervisors on constructing a journal article. Strategies are provided for each section of the journal article with reference to elemen...
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Inclusion of children with disabilities and special educational needs in physical education: an exploratory study of factors associated with Irish teachers’ attitudes, self-efficacy, and school context Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Giampiero Tarantino, Ross D. Neville
Since the publication of the Education for People with Special Educational Needs Act in 2004, inclusion in Ireland has become a priority for the educational system. Despite the promotion of physica...
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Exploring the interpersonal, classroom relationships of mainstream teachers and special needs assistants in Irish primary schools Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Hazel RyanSheehan
Amidst changing sociocultural and political climates, limited economic resources and shifting educational policies, classroom teachers continue to hold a significant responsibility in educating an ...
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Identifying creative and participatory approaches to respond to existing challenges for Irish language teaching and learning at English-medium primary school level Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Jane O’Toole
This paper argues that the combination of (i) creative language pedagogy informed by sociocultural theory (SCT), and (ii) a participatory, democratic approach to language learning inclusive of lear...
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A new school-based play approach for young children’s wellbeing: evidence from a 14-week study Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Stella Wai-Wan Choy, Conor Mc Guckin
Individuals with anxiety disorders were traced back to have onset before aged 5 years. Early intervention is important to target preschool and primary school children. The objective of this 14-week...
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From recipe to enquiry – a curriculum tool for science teachers to align policy with practice in practical lessons Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Natalie O’Neill
Internationally, second level curriculum policy for STEM education is concentrating its efforts on promoting curriculum-making pedagogies, with enquiry-based teaching and learning at the forefront ...
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Hungry for more: early childhood educators’ perspectives on STEM education, teaching and professional development Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Sandra O’Neill, Córa Gillic, Nicola O’Reilly
Increasingly, educational policies and curricula recommend that young children experience STEM learning opportunities within Early Childhood (EC) settings. Despite greater demands placed on EC educ...
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Navigating the maze: challenges faced by early career researchers Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Dr Annemarie Doran
Published in Irish Educational Studies (Vol. 42, No. 4, 2023)
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‘No one knows where we fit in really’: the role of the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) in primary school settings in Ireland – the case for a distributed model of leadership to support inclusion Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Miriam Colum, Gerry Mac Ruairc
This article examines the role of the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) in primary schools in Ireland, an area that is under researched with little or no empirical data available. The c...
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Recognising autism in girls within the education context: reflecting on the internal presentation and the diagnostic criteria Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Aoife Munroe, Michele Dunleavy
It is widely acknowledged that girls are less likely to receive an autism diagnosis compared to boys (Gould, J. 2017. “Towards Understanding the Under-Recognition of Girls and Women on the Autism S...
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Conceptual framework for the participation of children in local area planning decision-making processes through primary geography education Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Joe Usher
According to Article 12 of the UNCRC, children have a legal right to have their views heard and acted upon as appropriate. In Ireland, this applies to local planning processes concerning children’s...
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Exploring Irish primary school children’s perceptions of themselves as learners in preparation for the key competency of ‘being an active learner’ within the Primary Curriculum Framework Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Seán Gleasure, Suzanne Parkinson
In March 2023, the Department of Education published the ‘Primary Curriculum Framework’ for primary and special schools in Ireland. Reflecting trends in international curriculum reform centred on t...
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Let’s talk about class – exploring the everyday emotions and experiences of classism in Irish education: a thematic analysis of Irish Twitter conversations on class and education between 2018 and 2022 Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Helen Lowe
This paper examines attitudes to classism in Irish education using a thematic analysis of social media conversations about social class between 2018 and 2022. Previous research indicates that Irish...
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Understanding narrative inquiry through life story interviews with former prisoners Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Angeliki Lima
Researchers’ reflections on narrative inquiry is a growing area of interest for the qualitative researchers’ community (Beuthin 2014; Bruce et al 2016; O’Grady, Clandinin and O’Toole 2018). Further...
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Identifying the type of transition experienced by newly qualified physics teachers entering the workplace Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Deirdre O’Neill, Eilish McLoughlin
This study examines teachers’ experiences of transition at different points in time over a two-year period to encapsulate their journey to becoming a qualified teacher. Six novice teachers particip...
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Supporting student teachers’ enactment of relational mathematics in the classroom: an Action Research study Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Eddie Costello, Zerrin Doğança Küçük
The problem of enactment describes a teacher’s inability to translate effective theories of teaching into practice. This is common for student-teachers, and invariably results in instructional prac...
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The impact of forming a community of practice on teachers’ attitudes and approaches to primary geography Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Lisa Clarke, Susan Pike
Geography is a subject in the Primary Curriculum in Ireland. It is taught in all schools with some examples of engaging and challenging practices, characterised by enquiry-based learning (EBL) of a...
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Religious education in Catholic schools in Ireland and South Korea: complex layers of diversity, policy and teacher agency Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Jinmin Cho, Manuela Heinz, Jungui Choi
This paper explores and compares the experiences and perspectives of primary teachers regarding the teaching of religion in Catholic schools in Ireland and South Korea. Semi-structured interviews w...
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Taming the imposter monster Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Maria Stewart
Published in Irish Educational Studies (Vol. 42, No. 4, 2023)
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You Can Do It! A narrative inquiry into children’s experiences of a social-emotional and academic learning programme Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 John Meegan
Internationally and nationally, government and educational policies prioritise wellbeing to support education. Social-emotional learning (SEL), a frequently used term for wellbeing in the United St...
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Adult education in a neoliberal policy paradigm Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Nuala Glanton
Ten years on from the formation of SOLAS (An tSeirbhís Oideachais Leanúnaig agus Scileanna) and the Education and Training Boards (ETBs) in Ireland, it is appropriate to reflect on where adult educ...
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Changing career to teaching? The influential factors which motivate Irish career change teachers to choose teaching as a new career Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Annette Geoghegan
This article is based on a research study completed as part of an Ed. D dissertation which explored the experiences of career change teachers (CCTs) in Irish primary and post-primary schools. Their...
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Navigating a male dominated domain: experiences of female STEM students in higher education in Ireland Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Orla Slattery, Mark Prendergast, Máire Ní Riordáin
It is well established that female participation in STEM diminishes at all stages of the education pipeline. National policy in Ireland is focussed on initiatives to address the STEM gender gap fro...
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Capturing the perspectives of a diverse range of early childhood education and care stakeholders Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Rhona Stallard, Emeritus Noírín Hayes, Ann Marie Halpenny
Current approaches to research in the field of Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC), in particular in relation to methods designed to interrogate policy and practice developments, tend not to ...
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Experiential, relational, playful pedagogy in Irish primary schools – possibilities offered by Forest School Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-11-14 Joan Whelan, Orla Kelly
Forest School, an experiential, nature-based pedagogy is attracting considerable interest in Ireland presently. This paper presents findings from the first national survey of Forest School pedagogy...
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Overcoming barriers to teaching 21C skills: the Bridge21 approach Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-10-26 Brendan Tangney, Carina Girvan, Eilís Ní Chorcora, Aibhín Bray
The global twenty-first century (21C) skills agenda has become a common feature in the educational policy of many countries. However, teachers can face operational, definitional and systemic barrie...
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The impact of mandated collaboration in the workplace: a case study of Ethiopian primary school teachers Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-10-18 Esayas Teshome Taddese
This qualitative case study explores how implementing mandated collaboration in the workplace impacts teachers’ professional practices based on the experience of primary school teachers in Ethiopia...
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From New Public Management to public value: Irish education policy through the lens of Statements of Strategy Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-10-18 Jim Gleeson
Through the lens of successive Department of Education and Science (DES) Statements of Strategy (1997–2021) the author considers the evolution of Irish education policy making from the perspectives...
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Census and sustainability: school provision, urban teenagers, and unequal access to active transport in the Republic of Ireland Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-10-18 J. M. Mancini
This paper analyses adolescent active transport (AT) to education in Ireland. In Ireland, there is broad consensus that commuting by walking and cycling can be advantageous to health, learning, and...
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Barriers to student engagement Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-10-16 Aoife Hennessy, Kieran Murphy
The importance of student engagement is long recognised. Students who are more engaged will be more motivated and inclined to complete their studies. The aim of this study is to understand barriers...
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Early childhood educators’ understanding of education for sustainable development Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-10-11 Sarah Collins, Sheila Garrity
Education for sustainable development (ESD) prepares learners for global citizenship. It is considered the great hope through which Anthropogenic destruction can be halted and a sustainable future ...
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In history and education, from the Munster Blackwater to the Indian Ocean: an autoethnography Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-10-11 Tony Hall
Published in Irish Educational Studies (Ahead of Print, 2023)
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The lived experience of a primary physical education teacher educator engaging in action research: cycling into change Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-10-05 Suzy Macken, Ann MacPhail, Antonio Calderón
This paper presents the lived experience of a practitioner researcher working as a teacher educator engaging in action research with primary pre-service teachers (PSTs). Aligning with the work of C...
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Can school-based physical activity interventions be effective without a facilitator? A step-back approach to school-based intervention delivery Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-10-05 Yvonne O’Byrne, J. Dinneen, T. Coppinger
Irish children’s physical activity (PA) levels are below national guidelines. Schools are an ideal setting to promote PA but it remains challenging. This study evaluates the effectiveness of a step...
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Unpacking the motivational variables which impact engagement in Lesson Study: Mathematics teaching self-efficacy and attitudes towards self-development Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-10-04 Thomas Delahunty, Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin, Lillian Waters
Lesson study has received significant attention as a model of professional development among mathematics teachers. Evidence highlights its effectiveness in improving pedagogical practices and stude...
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Mobile learning in university science education: a systematic literature review Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-09-13 Le Quan Ly, Matthew Kearney
ABSTRACT This study adopts a robust systematic literature review (SLR) to investigate the use of mobile devices to support learning (mobile learning) in university science education. It analyses 24 high quality studies over the past decade to generate insights into contemporary mobile learning developments in relation to settings, applications and pedagogical approaches, as well as trends in research
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Enabling critical thinking development in higher education through the use of a structured planning tool Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-09-14 Brighid Golden
Critical thinking is a core component of higher education teaching and learning across multiple disciplines. However, supporting students to develop critical thinking skills can be challenging due ...
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What changes are university students seeking? Bringing employers to classrooms to facilitate post-graduation opportunities Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-09-13 Vafa Asgarova, Yue Kan, Stefan Reindl, Min Liu
University graduates not in employment and training in Azerbaijan lack relevant skills and knowledge that would make them eligible for post-graduation opportunities. The SABAH project aimed to addr...
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Purpose, focus and voice? Lessons from a curriculum development advisory committee Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-09-12 Niall Mulpeter, Orla McCormack, Joanne O’Flaherty
The curriculum development process is complex and developing a worthwhile process to support curriculum inception is a valuable endeavour. This paper explores the experiences of the curriculum deve...
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Sitting their first-ever state exam at age 18: the impact of COVID-19 on the 2023 Leaving Certificate cohort in DEIS in Ireland Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-09-10 Amalia Fenwick
This paper examines the unique challenges faced by the 2023 Leaving Certificate cohort in Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools (DEIS) in Ireland due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic....
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‘Just let them have a say!’ Students’ perspective of student voice pedagogies in primary physical education Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-09-07 Grace Cardiff, Déirdre Ní Chróinín, Richard Bowles, Tim Fletcher, Stephanie Beni
While student voice pedagogies have been cited as a powerful educational tool in engaging children in the learning process, the perspectives of primary-aged children on using these pedagogies as pa...
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Education for collective intelligence Irish Educational Studies (IF 1.576) Pub Date : 2023-09-05 Michael J. Hogan, Adam Barton, Alison Twiner, Cynthia James, Farah Ahmed, Imogen Casebourne, Ian Steed, Pamela Hamilton, Shengpeng Shi, Yi Zhao, Owen M. Harney, Rupert Wegerif
ABSTRACT Collective Intelligence (CI) is important for groups that seek to address shared problems. CI in human groups can be mediated by educational technologies. The current paper presents a framework to support design thinking in relation to CI educational technologies. Our framework is grounded in an organismic-contextualist developmental perspective that orients enquiry to the design of increasingly