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'Frictional' relationships tension in the camp: focusing on the relational in under-represented students' experiences in higher education
(2009)Drawing upon data collected as part of a research project exploring diversity in Irish higher education, this article focuses on the relational realm of under-represented students¿ experiences. It commences with a brief ... -
From isolation to individualism: collegiality in the teacher identity narratives of experienced second-level teachers in the Irish context
(Taylor & Francis (Routledge), 2020-03-12)Harnessing teacher collegiality has been advocated as a means through which to negotiate contemporary challenges to teacher professionalism. However, the dominance of discourses of competitive individualism in global ... -
From iTE to NQT: Evaluating newly qualified teachers use of mobile technology in their first two years of teaching
(IGI Global, 2018-04)This article outlines a study to examine if newly qualified teachers (NQTs) who had incorporated iPad within pedagogical practice during initial teacher education, continued to do so in their first two years of teaching, ... -
Further studies in self-directed learning in physics at the University of Limerick, Ireland
(International Society for Self-Directed Learning (ISSDL), 2004)This article reports on two SDL studies of undergraduate physics students and postgraduate science students at the University of Limerick, Ireland. Initial studies (McCauley and McClelland, 2001) indicated that the majority ... -
A fusion of research-informed teaching and teaching-informed research: Designing a scalable online ecosystem for new partnerships in educational research
(Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education, 2020-10-26)This paper examines the unbundling of research in the context of the Teachers Research Exchange (T-REX) platform, the national flagship Internet platform in Ireland for teachers to access, use and engage in research. This ... -
Getting hooked on physics!
(AIP Publishing, 2016-12)A number of papers in this journal have dealt with the idea of using hooks in physics instruction. A hook, as the name suggests, engages students in learning by triggering their attention and interest. Hooks can be any ... -
A guide to writing historical research essays for second level students
(NUI Galway, 2021-02-09)This guide seeks to support student and teacher efforts toward successful completion of the Research Study Report component of the senior cycle, Leaving Certificate (History). -
A guided scratch visual execution environment to introduce programming concepts to CS1 students
(MDPI, 2021-09-17)First-year computer science (CS1) university students traditionally have difficulties understanding how to program. This paper describes research introducing CS1 students to programming concepts using a Scratch programming ... -
Handbook of second level educational research: Breaking the S.E.A.L. Student engagement with archives for learning
(NUI Galway, 2017-07)[No abstract available] -
Hooked on science
(EIROforum, 2017-03-27)In this article, Martin McHugh and Veronica McCauley present a modern and interesting way to get students more engaged during lessons. They describe a detailed procedure that can be followed by any teacher or adapted to ... -
‘I will do it but religion is a very personal thing’: teacher education applicants’ attitudes towards teaching religion in Ireland
(Taylor & Francis, 2018-01-15)There has been extensive research internationally describing teachers homogenous socio-demographic backgrounds and critiquing the associated equity and diversity issues, most especially with regard to ethnicity and gender, ... -
Identity matters? ‘Working class’ student teachers in Ireland, the desire to be a relatable and inclusive teacher, and sharing the classed self
(Routledge, 2020-12-03)This paper is about social class and initial teacher education, specifically the perspectives and experiences of those from lower socio-economic groups in an initial teacher education programme in Ireland. It draws on a ... -
Initial teacher education in Ireland: Structure, policy developments and implications for practice
(Bulgarian Comparative Education Society (BCES), 2014)This paper aims to provide an overview of recent policy developments in Initial Teacher Education in Ireland, their impact on practices and challenges for ITE providers and schools. It will outline and discuss recruitment ... -
Innovative initiatives: targeting the declining science enrollments in Ireland
(The New Zealand Annual Review of Education, 2006)At the time of economic growth in Ireland, declining numbers of students enrolling in the sciences is emerging as an educational concern. Using a 2002 Government of Ireland commissioned report on science: The Task Force ... -
Interrogating dilemmas in the primary level science classrooms in Ireland: Outreach and education
(NUI GalwayInfonomics Society, 2012-04-16)In this day and age, science has become economically very important. The European Union (EU) and different EU countries, such as Ireland, stress that science and technology graduates are fundamental for economical ... -
Introduction to the special issue on computer science education
(Springer, 2022-04-22)[No abstract available] -
Investigating the effect of scientist demonstrators on primary children's science self-efficacy
(International Conference New perspectives in Science Education, Edition 7, 2018-03-22)Emergent in the literature is the need to increase levels of student engagement in science, with informal science education (ISE) playing a fundamental role. Whilst children find science to be interesting and important ... -
Investigating the use of innovative mobile pedagogies for school-aged students: A systematic literature review
(Elsevier, 2019-04-24)The empirical evidence surrounding innovative technology-enhanced-learning practices in K-12 education is at best patchy. This study seeks to address this problem by investigating innovative mobile learning pedagogies for ... -
An investigation of emergency virtual observation (EVO) in initial teacher education, in Australia and Ireland during the COVID-19 pandemic
(Routledge, 2021-04-27)When the World Health Organisation declared the novel Coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic, a change occurred across all levels of the educational landscape. It posed specific challenges in the context of initial teacher ... -
Is it feasible to use a humanoid robot to promote hand hygiene adherence in a hospital setting?
(Elsevier, 2021-11-18)Healthcare associated infections (HCAI) are a prevalent preventable cause of morbidity and mortality. Improving hand hygiene adherence is important for HCAI prevention. In this feasibility study, the objective was to ...