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Let the children play: children’s rights and our responsibilities (Pre-published version)
(Early Childhood Ireland, 2018)
A melange or a mosaic of theories? How theoretical perspectives on children’s learning and development can inform a responsive pedagogy in a redeveloped primary school curriculum
(Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick, 2018)
We are living in a rapidly evolving society, where cultural, ethnic, religious, and linguistic diversity is the norm. Parallel to this changing societal zeitgeist is the development of an increasing awareness and understanding ...
Other voices: the power of music for children in direct provision (Pre-published version)
(RTÉ [Raidió Teilifís Éireann] Brainstorm, 2018)
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.
On your bike: outdoor play in Irish 5 year olds
(Children's Research Network, 2018)
Under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), children have the right to play (UNCRC, 1989 Article 31) and the importance of outdoor play has been well-documented (Bento and Dias, 2017). From a ...
A hop, skip and a jump to school! (Pre-published version)
(Early Childhood Ireland, 2018)
As we come towards the end of the preschool year, parents may now be focused on the summer holidays and making the transition to primary school. Parents may be asking you what they should be doing over the summer to prepare ...