Browsing Department of Language and Literacy Education by Issue Date
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An Diabhal I mBéoideas na hÉireann
(An tIrisleabhar MÁ Nuad, 1980) -
Manuscript Men
(Mary Immaculate College, 1998) -
Lois Pó Corca Dhuibhne
(Cló Iar-Chonnachta, 2000) -
Réamhrá in ó bhéal an bhab
(Cló Iar-Chonnachta, 2002) -
The concept of shared reading
(Gulf News, 2005) -
Rannta traidisiúta:(7) chuaigh an mhicín seo ar an aonach, (8) aon dó, muc ís bó, (15) ag iarraidh dul a chodladh
(CDU Coláiste Mhuire Gan Smál & Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne., 2006)Rabhlaí Rabhlaí is a selection of traditional rhymes in Irish for children, published as a result of the work of Togra Béaloidis i mBunscoileanna Chorca Dhibhne, a unique curriculum development project in the area of ... -
Story sacks: an exciting way of bringing books to life!
(I.N.T.O. [Irish National Teachers Organisation], 2007) -
“Working with learners”: shaping and contextualizing a teacher education methodology course in the U.A.E. (Pre-published version)
(TESOL Arabia, 2007)Language teacher education programs have traditionally focused on transmission, product-orientated approaches that are applicable to any teaching context. However, there is a growing shift towards a constructivist, ... -
Modeling the use of electronic books to engage young EFL readers in a teacher education methodology course in the U.A.E. (Pre-published version)
(TESOL Arabia, 2008)Teaching “Reading” has traditionally focused on using conventional printed books. However, there is a growing shift towards interactive reading approaches, some of which may incorporate digital media. This article discusses ... -
"Just say something and we can all argue then": community and identity in the workplace talk of English language teachers
(Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick, 2009)This thesis addresses the professional talk of English language teachers. In doing so, it differs from the vast majority of the previous research by focussing on naturally occurring professional interaction outside the ... -
Endeavouring to teach mathematical problem solving from a constructivist perspective: the experiences of primary teachers
(Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick, 2009)The Irish primary mathematics curriculum is based upon a constructivist philosophy of learning. As constructivism is a theory of learning and not teaching, it requires teachers to identify the implications for teaching. ... -
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 ... -
Amhránaíocht Thraidisiúnta don Aos Óg:Oileán Dhún an Óir agus Táimse ar an mBaile seo.
(CDU Coláiste Mhuire Gan Smál/ Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne, 2009) -
Read aloud experiences in a second language Arabic context: effects upon vocabulary acquisition (Pre-published version)
(TESOL Arabia, 2010)Teachers exhibit a variety of styles in reading aloud, which influences vocabulary development. This study examined the effects of two conditions on student’s second language English vocabulary acquisition: listening to ... -
A musical approach to shared reading: effects upon English vocabulary acquisition in an Arabic environment
(TESOL Arabia, 2010)The notion of music enhancing language learning is increasingly common in the bilingual classroom. Yet, little is known about the effects of music on second language vocabulary acquisition. This article ... -
Coiglímis an Tine: Réamhrá agus Scéalta Grinn: 'Seán Chiarraí'.
(Oidreacht Chorca Dhuibhne, 2010) -
10 ways to encourage beginning reading in an Emirati home
(International Printing Press, 2011)Parents worldwide play a significant role in the development of their children’s reading (Trelease, 2006). Yet, the fostering of home reading practices seems to be a challenge in both the United Arab Emirates and wider ... -
The Role of Sustained, On-Site Continuing Professional Development in the Promotion of a Whole-School Approach to Comprehension Strategy Instruction.
(Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick, 2012)This study examines the extent to which a sustained, coherent, on-site professional development approach, incorporating a school-based facilitator, can support the staff of a large urban primary school in the implementation ... -
In my reading classroom…Emirati student teachers constructing teaching styles in the college classroom (Pre-published version)
(TESOL Arabia, 2012)Those entering the education profession in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) often face considerable obstacles in the government’s primary school system, particularly in the teaching of English reading. Traditional curricula ...