Arts Education & Physical Education (Non peer-reviewed publications)

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An examination of the elite development pathways for male golfers in Ireland (Pre-published)
(Routledge, 2019-11-01) Kitching, Niamh; Campbell, Mark
Research question: In recent years, Irish men’s professional golf has enjoyed global success, resulting in an increased focus on golfer development and talent pathways in Ireland. Using the SPLISS model as a guiding framework, the aim of this study is to examine the organisational factors in the male amateur high-performance golf pathway that contribute to or inhibit international sporting success. Research methods: A mixed-methods approach was employed consisting of player (N = 597; n = 109) and coach (N = 27; n = 27) questionnaires, focus groups and semi-structured qualitative interviews with junior (n = 5) and adult (n = 2) players, parents (n = 2), coaches (n = 27) and physiotherapists (n = 2). Results and findings: While the system performed well in areas such as coaching and competition, a lack of programme planning and organisation resulted in poor communication and incoherent policy from regional to national level. Implications: This research represents a significant move forward in terms of a more detailed and nuanced understanding of the (pre) elite development pathways for golfers. A contribution is made to the small number of country/sport-specific studies using the SPLISS model focusing on the meso-organisational level.
'Wow these girls can play’: sex integration in professional golf (Pre-published)
(Routledge, 2020-02-20) Bowes, Ali; Kitching, Niamh
Men and women typically operate in separate spaces in the sporting world, with sport being one of the few social institutions that continues to segregate the two sexes. The culture of golf, like sport more broadly, is widely regarded as male-dominated, despite women’s involvement in playing the sport throughout history. Typically, women’s participation has not been welcomed nor taken seriously, and golf cultures have normalised exclusionary and discriminatory practices towards women. However, golf is one sport space where sex integrated practices can and do take place, due to both the handicapping system and the distinctions between tee boxes to cater for men and women competing together. There have been instances in the professional game of women competing in men’s tournaments; in May 2018, the Men’s European Tour invited 5 professional female players to compete in its GolfSixes event in England. This paper draws upon interview data with those 5 players on their experiences of competing against men. Initial findings shed light on the complexities of sex integration in a sporting domain, highlighting a balancing act between the subversion of gendered norms and a reinforcement of them. There was evidence of the sportswomen themselves negating the potential for the subversion of gendered hierarchies by perpetuating understandings on the ‘naturalness’ of sex differences. However, the women were also found to be advocates for equality, positioning themselves as spokeswomen for professional women’s golf having proven themselves in a male sporting arena.
Primary teachers with expertise in PE: a win-win for all?
(INTO [Irish National Teacher's Organisation], 2009) Ní Chróinín, Déirdre; Murtagh, Elaine
Other voices: the power of music for children in direct provision (Pre-published version)
(RTÉ [Raidió Teilifís Éireann] Brainstorm, 2018) Kenny, Ailbhe
Opinion: a series of music workshops and interviews with children in a direct provision centre has shown how making music can foster a sense of belonging and community.
Power in numbers: Ways forward for musical communities (Pre-published version)
(The Journal of Music, 2016) Kenny, Ailbhe
Report on National Music Education Conference (Pre-published version)
(The Journal of Music, 2012) Kenny, Ailbhe
New direction for education sector (Pre-published version)
(Public Affairs Ireland, 2011) Kenny, Ailbhe
Finding the missing link (Pre-published version)
(The Irish Times, 2008) Kenny, Ailbhe; Larkin, Charles; MacSíthigh, Daithí; Thijssen, Jacco
Education: Is it time to sacrifice the sacred cow of Irish education - the Leaving Cert?
Important first steps: Innovation and primary education (Pre-published version)
(The Irish Times, 2008) Kenny, Ailbhe
Primary education is the best point at which to tackle educational disadvantage and to encourage the growth of the knowledge economy, yet its funding seems to be systematically neglected by Government.
World music in the classroom
(INTO [Irish National Teacher's Organisation], 2008) Kenny, Ailbhe
The importance of incorporating world music as part of the music curriculum in schools and classrooms is at its most relevant in intercultural Ireland. Here are some ideas for activities and resources on world music.
Consultation on proposals for structure and time allocation in a redeveloped primary curriculum
(NCCA [National Council for Curriculum and Assessment], 2018) Morrissey, Dorothy
The arts in education charter and its implementation
(INTO [Irish National Teacher's Organisation], 2013) Morrissey, Dorothy
Billie Butterfly’s adventure: ideas for dance and drama with infant classes
(INTO [Irish National Teacher's Organisation], 2012) Morrissey, Dorothy; Stokes, Tríona
Ideas for dance with third and fourth classes
(INTO [Irish National Teacher's Organisation], 2014) Morrissey, Dorothy; Morrissey-Gleeson, Cara
Exploring teacher-artist partnership as a model of CPD for supporting and enhancing arts education in Ireland: A research report
(Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, 2016) Morrissey, Dorothy; Kenny, Ailbhe
We are at a crossroads in Ireland with regard to teacher-artist partnerships. This joint governmental approach to these partnerships represents a crucial move towards a cohesive arts education strategy for schools. This report is timely in highlighting the need for the development of nationwide partnerships that are long-term,sustainable,and well-supported. The report also advocates the need to embed teacher-artist partnerships within the developmental approach to arts education outlined in the primary school curriculum.It is moreover, heartening to see such initiatives being research - led and informed so as to guide policy and practice.
Music at the margins research briefing: Exploring the musical lives of children living under direct provision
(2017) Kenny, Ailbhe
This research briefing provides a summary of a participatory music research project with children of asylum seekers living in direct provision in the Mid-West of Ireland. The project explores the musical lives of children living in direct provision in order to inform data-driven policy and programmatic decisions. The project is funded by the Irish Research Council (IRC) and involves a key university-community partnership between Mary Immaculate College and Doras Luimní.
150 minutes per week or 30 minutes on 5 days? The effect of brief advice about physical activity recommendations on moderate-to-vigorous activity of inactive adults (Pre-published version)
Murtagh, Elaine; Breslin, Gavin; McNeilly, Andrea; Murphy, Marie H.; Archibald, Kathy; Doherty, Aiden; Mutrie, Nanette; Lambe, Barry; McAdam, Chloe
UK physical activity guidelines are now expressed as a weekly total of 150-minutes rather than the previously used guideline of 30-minutes on most days. This study compares the amount, intensity and pattern of physical activity undertaken by inactive adults following brief advice based upon either the weekly or daily guideline. 62 inactive individuals wore an accelerometer for 7 days prior to and following an advice session. While moderate-to-vigorous physical activity increased significantly for the entire group (n=62, P<0.05) there were no statistical between group differences. Both weekly and daily guidelines are equally effective in eliciting short-term increases in physical activity.

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