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An evaluation of special classes for pupils with specific speech and language disorder: a national report by the inspectorate of the department of education and science
(Department of Education and Science, 2005)
Educational disadvantage in Limerick: the socio-economic and spatial context
(Mary Immaculate College, 2007)
Relationship between educational and social disadvantage particularly strong in Limerick urban area. As well as economic restructuring, this may be due to the spatial concentration of social disadvantage, and the depth of ...
The challenges facing pre-service education: Addressing the issue of mathematics subject matter knowledge among prospective primary teachers
(St. Patricks College, Dublin, 2007)
Research has indicated that it is not necessary to study mathematics to degree level to teach mathematics effectively at primary level (Greaney et al, 1999; Cooney, 1999). Consensus exists however that graduating teachers ...
Mathematical under-preparedness: The influence of the pre-tertiary mathematics experience on students’ ability to make a successful transition to tertiary level mathematics courses in Ireland (Pre-published version)
(Taylor & Francis, 2007)
Internationally, the consequences of the ‘Mathematics problem’ are a source of concern for the education sector and governments alike. Growing consensus exists that the inability of students to successfully make the ...
Public housing in Limerick City: a profile of tenants and estates
(Limerick City Council, 2005)
Income poverty is both pervasive and profound among LCC tenant households. Certain groups and areas show a particularly high risk of poverty. Spatial concentration of the poor is exacerbated by estate-specific problems. ...
Educating religiously toward a public spirituality
(Boston College, 2008)
The question at the heart of this dissertation is: “How can Christian religious education help people know the value and importance of a healthy public/common life and further their interest and ability to participate in ...
Toward a culture of reading: four perspectives
(EERA [Eastern Educational Research Association] / Sage, 2009)
This article discusses four paths toward the development of a culture of reading, from the perspectives of a teacher educator, a librarian, an educational technologist, and a curriculum developer. Together, these individuals ...
Réamhrá in ó bhéal an bhab
(Cló Iar-Chonnachta, 2002)
Story sacks: an exciting way of bringing books to life!
(I.N.T.O. [Irish National Teachers Organisation], 2007)
Walking and cardiovascular risk: A meta-analysis of randomised, controlled trials 2361 board #93 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM (Pre-published version)
(American College of Sports Medicine, 2006)
Walking is the most popular physical activity among the EU population, and has become an important cornerstone in many physical activity promotion campaigns. Despite this, interventions that have considered the effects of ...