Countries with similar levels of economic development often implement different education
ICT policies. Much of the existing research attributes such differences to economic and …

This book considers the historical legacy and current debate concerning Education in
Religion in the Republic of Ireland with specific reference to the primary school sector under …

This chapter discusses the question of whether there is a distinctiveness to outdoor
education in Ireland and queries the extent to which it has grown out of its cultural setting. It …

A critical discourse analysis of policies of parental involvement in Irish primary education
This thesis presents a critical discourse analysis of policies of parental involvement in Irish …

This study explores the school-based experiences of a sample of students of minority faith or
minority worldview attending Post-Primary schools with a Catholic ethos. The primary aim of …

This chapter will explore the historical and sociological context of spiritual education in the
Republic of Ireland. It will show how spirituality in education in Ireland has mostly been …

This study explores the experiences of parents and their young children before, during and
after accessing preschool and primary school education, placing particular emphasis on the …

Every concept in education has varying and various interpretations, but perhaps none more
so than ideology. As this chapter will show, it is used in a variety of senses and to a variety of …

This thesis explores the extent to which democratic values and ideals have informed Irish
primary school education since independence in 1922. The examination reveals how …

The education system in Ireland is increasingly held accountable by government and media
for the country's performance in the globalised knowledge economy. International test-based …