Educational Studies Association of Ireland

Cumann Leann Oideachais na hEireann

 

Educational Theses 1997

 

 

Balfe, Lorcan, Student Motivation, Learning Strategy and Achievement : A Case Study in a Dublin Post Primary School. UCD, M.Ed.

Banim, Mary, Role Play among Primary Level Learners of Irish – A Case Study. TCD, M.Phil.

Boland, Martina, Dancing Around Strong Tides. Maynooth, M.A.

Bourke, Ann, Higher Education as an Internationally Traded Service : The Case of Medical Education. TCD, Ph.D.

Boyle, Deirdre, An Examination of Social, Personal and Health Education through an Investigation into the Effectiveness of Self-Esteem Modules from Social, Personal and Health Education Programmes Currently in Use in Some Second Level Schools in Ireland. UCD, M.A.

Boyle, Thomas, Discipline as a Learning Process of Pupils. An Investigation into the Effect of a School's Discipline Practices on the Pupils' Learning and Behaviour. TCD, M.St.

Bradley, William, The Irish Holy Ghost Colleges : Changes and Developments 1960-1990. UCD, M.Ed.

Bryan, Janet, Parent and Teacher Evaluations of the Stay Safe Programme with particular reference to the role of parents in its implementation. DCU, M.Sc.

Burke, Aidan, Bullies and Victims – A School Profile with Reference to a County Galway Urban Primary School for Boys. UCG, M.Ed.

Cadogan, Neil, A Critical Incident Study of the Role and Function of Vice Principals and Postholders in Primary Schools. TCD, M.St.

Cagney, Michael, Lay Principles : The Role of the Lay Principal in the Transmission of Catholic Values in a Christian Brothers' School. UCD, M.Ed.

Clavin, Edward Joseph, Stress Levels and the Role of the Irish Primary School Principal. Maynooth, M.Ed.

Clifford, Miriam, Positive Strategies for Improving Children's Classroom Behaviour. UCD, M.Ed.

Cluskey, Marie Siobhan, Parents as Partners in Education : An Equality Issue. UCD. M.ES.

Collins, Bernadette Patricia, A Case Study on the Effects of a Pilot Course on Teacher Attitudes to School-Based Review and Development in an Infant Primary School . TCD, M.St.

Costello, Jenny, Towards Meeting the Teaching needs of first time rehabilitation managers. DCU, M.Sc.

Costello, Mary, An Investigation into the Provision of Resource Teachers Catering for Pupils with Special Needs Integrated in Irish Primary Schools. UCD, M.A.

Cotter, Edmund A. Facilitating School Development Planning. DCU, M.Sc.

Cowan, Pamela, Using Information Technology to Assess and Report Mathematical Attainment as a Multi-Dimensional Construct Against a Scale of Standards. QUB, PhD.

Cullen, Ann Marie, Literature's Transformative Potential in Adult Education. Maynooth, M.A.

Cunningham, John Oliver, A Reflective Practice Study of the Role of the Guidance Counsellor in Second Level Education in the Republic of Ireland. TCD, M.St.

Dalton, Brian, The Provision of Services for Blind and Visually Impaired Students in Second and Third-Level Education. UCD. M.ES.

Deane, Patricia, The Transition Year : A Case Study in the Implementation of Curriculum Change. Maynooth, M.Ed.

Deery, Patrick Peter, The Evaluation of a Sex Education and Personal Development Programme for Sixth Class Primary School Children. TCD, M.Sc.

Donnellan Griffin, Mary, An Evaluation of the Non-Readers' Intelligence Test as a Screening Instrument for the Detection of General Learning Difficulties in First Year Pupils. UCD, M.A.

Doran, Eric, Factors which contribute towards Stereotypes as regards People with Disabilities. UCD. M.ES.

Dowling, Cathleen, Human Development, Adult Education and the Female Experience. Maynooth, M.A.

Doyle, Ann, Study of the Restructuring of two Primary Schools and the Implications of this for Teachers, Parents and the Boards of Management. Maynooth, M.Ed.

Doyle, Anthony, An Investigation of Teacher Response to the Perceived Administrative Styles of the Principals of Second-Level Schools in County Roscommon. UCG, M.Ed.

Doyle, Joseph, Patterns and Problems of Primary School Management, with Special Reference to Co. Kilkenny Schools, 1831-1870. Maynooth, M.A.

Drennan, Jonathan, Diploma in Nursing Studies : An Evaluation of the First Year Curriculum. UCD, M.Ed.

Duggan, Deirdre, Shared Leadership in Primary Schools : The Practice of Teacher Collaboration and School-Based Teams in Irish Primary Schools. UCD, M.Ed.

Dunne, Helen, An Inquiry into the Teaching of Mathematics with Particular Reference to the Availability, Use and Value of Resources. UCD, M.Ed.

Edge, Garrett, Induction-Through-Mentoring of Newly Qualified Primary Teachers in Selected Dublin Schools : A Case Study. UCD, M.Ed.

Egan, Patrick J., The Position and Status of Geography in Irish Education : A Case Study in the Politics of Official Knowledge. Maynooth, M.Ed.

Ferguson, Christine, Primary School Children and the World of Drugs. UCD, M.Ed.

Fitzmaurice, James, The Instructional Leadership Role of the Teaching Principal in Ireland. TCD, M.St.

Fitzpatrick, July Hickey, Power, Powerlessness and Change : The Voice of Right to Learn Audiences. UCD, M.A.

Fitzsimons, David, A Three Year Longitudinal Study of the Fitness Levels and Leisure Pattern of 12-15 Year Old School Children in Northern Ireland. QUB, M.A.

Foley, Niall, The Rhetoric and Reality of Transition from Primary to Post-Primary Schooling. Maynooth, M.Ed.

French, Suzette, An Investigation into the attitudes of Primary School Children Towards Drug Use Within the Framework of Attrition Theory. UCD, M.A.

Fullam, Patrick Joseph, A Small Case Study of Primary School Principals in Ireland in the Context of Falling Enrolments. TCD, M.St.

Fynes, Edward, A Critical Incident Study of Student Perception of the Transition Year Programme. TCD, M.St.

Gaynor, Frances, Early Childhood Care and Education in Ireland: Whose needs are being met? UCD. M.ES.

Geoghegan, Donall, Youth in Partnerships. DCU, M.Sc.

Gibbons, Susan, A Brighter Future? A Sociological Study of the Educational Aspirations of Children in an Inner City School. UCD, M.A.

 

 

Glendenning, Dympna, The Role of the State in First and Second Level Education in the Republic of Ireland : Retrospect and Prospect. TCD, Ph.D.

Green, Catherine, The Leadership Role of the Principal of a Voluntary School in the lead up to Amalgamation with the Public Sector. TCD, M.St.

Griffin, Rosarii, Multiple Intelligences : Teacher Practice and Student Learning. UCC, M.Ed.

Guidera, Eoin, Perspectives on Children Experiencing Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties : St. Declan's School – A Case Study. UCD, M.Ed.

Hanlon, Gemma Mary, A Comparative Study of Two Schools in Relation to Teacher and Pupil Attitudes and Expectations. TCD, M.St.

Hanrahan, Norah, Trusteeship of Education : A Study and Analysis of the Trusteeship of Second-Level Education by the Sisters of Mercy in the Diocese of Killaloe Concentrating on the Period 1966-1996. Maynooth, M.Ed.

Harper, Liz, Outside the Margins : Challenging Anti-Traveller Racism in Training and Education. UCD. M.ES.

Haverty, Aobhan, Disability and Oppression. The implications of Culture for Social Justice for People with Disabilities. Maynooth, M.A.

Heffernan, Bill, Individualism in Education : The Relationship Between Shyness and Streaming. Maynooth, M.A.

Heslin, Lorna, The Development of Reflective Practice During Preservice and the Early Years of Teaching. UCD, M.Ed.

Hoey, Pat, Open Distance Learning : Working towards a Model of Good Practice for Deaf Adults. UCD. M.ES.

Horan-Carrigan, Rose-Marie, Parental Expectations for Their Children from the Post Primary Education System : An Analysis of Parents' Responses to Current Aims, Provision, Performance and Choice. UCD, M.Ed.

Hosier Doran, Maria, A Study of the Design, Implementation and Evaluation of a Formative System of Assessment with the Northern Ireland Science Curriculum. QUB, M.Phil.

Hynes, Fidelma, A Study of the Predictive Validity of the Dyslexia Early Screening Test (DEST). UCD, M.A.

 

Kelleher, Ann, A Study of Newly Appointed Primary School Principals. Nine Principals, Nine Stories, Vision Celebration and Metaphors. TCD, M.St.

Kelleher, Tim, An Exploration of the Opportunities and the Constraints to the Enactment of Instructional Leadership. Maynooth, M.Ed.

Kelly, Dolores, Special Education : Towards the Integration of Children with Special Educational Needs. UCD, M.Ed.

Kelly, Mary, The Role of Local History and Heritage Centres in Primary School History with Particular Reference to Roscrea : A Local Case Study. TCD, M.St.

Keogh, James, Study of Staff Meetings in a Second Level School. DCU, M.Sc.

Keogh, Patrick, Thinking Critically in the Context of the Classroom. UCD, PhD.

Kirk, Treasa, The Effectiveness of Cooperative Learning : with Particular Reference to Academic Achievement, Self-Esteem, Academic Self-Image, Social Interaction and Student Attitudes in Primary Mathematics and English-Spelling Classes in Ireland. TCD, Ph.D.

Lanigan, Thomas, The Role of the Coordinator in the Implementation and Development of the Transition Year Programme. TCD, M.St.

Leavy, Claire E., Small Schools : To Close or not to Close?1960-1996. UCG. M.Ed.

Lennon, Nuala, Educating for Equality : Post Leaving Certificate Courses in the context of Further Education. UCD. M.ES.

Leonard-Collins, Denis, Children as Equals : Threat or Opportunity? UCD. M.ES.

Lynam, Suzanne M., Working-Class Students and Third Level Education in Ireland. UCD. M.ES.

Lynch, Mary G., An Investigation of Bullying in Girls' Secondary Schools in Counties Mayo and Galway. UCG, M.Ed.

MacRuairc, Gerry, "Big Mad Words" – Perceptions of Language Variation in Schools : A Sociological Analysis. UCD, M.Ed.

McBride, Joseph, A Study of the Contribution of Chief Secretary Augustine Birrell to Primary and Post-Primary Education in Ireland, 1907-1916. Maynooth, M.Ed.

 

 

McCavera, Patrick Joseph, Church and State Relationships and Roman Catholic Schools in Northern Ireland, 1922-1996. QUB, PhD.

McGonnell, Loretta, Who Benefits? A Study of Tourism's Impact on Social Exclusion and Gender Inequality. Maynooth, M.A.

McGowan, Morag, Towards the Implementation of a System of Teacher Appraisal in Irish Primary Schools. TCD, M.St.

McKeown, John, Aspects of Policy and Administration of Further Education in Northern Ireland. QUB, PhD.

McLoughlin, Michelle, The Existence of Gender Inequalities in the Primary School Classroom Inhibits the Development of Leadership Qualities in Girls. UCD, M.A.

McLoughlin, Peter, An Investigation of the character of Remedial Teaching in Selected Second-Level Schools in Connacht. UCG, M.Ed.

McMahon, Jill E., Factors Associated with Student Computer Usage in Higher Education. QUB, PhD.

Mathews, Deirdre, Evaluation in the School Development Process – The Contribution of Internal Teams in Primary Schools. UCD, M.Ed.

Mitchell, Denise, Gender Ideology and Career : Women's Experiences in Teaching. QUB, PhD.

Moles, J., Parental Choice of Primary School in Contemporary Ireland. UL, M.A.

Montgomery, Anthony Jude, Conduct Disorder : A Theoretical Examination on the use of the Modified Rutter Questionnaires in an Irish Sample. TCD, M.Litt.

Mooney, Brian, An Examination of the Provision in Irish Second Level Schools of Student Work Experience in the Transition. DCU, M.Sc.

Moore, Isobel, Metacognition : Theory and Practice. UCD, M.Ed.

Morrison, Majella, The Extent of School Non-Attendance in County Mayo and Proposed Strategies to Deal with the Issue. UCG, M.Ed.

Mtumbuka, Martin, Educational Policy in Malawi : A Philosophical Perspective. Mater Dei, M.Rel.Sc.

Murphy, Josephine, The Implications of Humanistic Counselling for Humanistic Adult Education. Maynooth, M.A.

 

Murphy, Maurice, The Leaving Certificate Applied Programme and its Implications for Equality of Opportunity. UCD. M.ES.

Murray, Catherine, Parents and Teachers as Partners in Education : A Case Study of a Secondary School in a Disadvantaged Urban Area. Maynooth, M.Ed.

Murray, Mary B., Early School Leavers – A Study of the Moyvalley Catchment Area. UCG, M.R.D.

Murray, S.M., The Problems and Potential of Assessment in the Irish Second-Level Educational System. UCC, M.Ed.

Nevin, Anne, "An Untried and Hazardous Voyage" : Horace Mann – The Career of an Educational Reformer. UCD, M.Ed.

NíChoistealbha, Eibhlín, Career/Migration Aspirations of School Leavers in the Connemara Gaeltacht. UCG, M.R.D.

NíDhomhnaill, Gráinne, Teaching as Work : A Study of Primary and Post Primary Teachers' Job Satisfaction and Work Related Attitudes. UCD, M.Ed.

NíMhuireagáin, Máire, An Investigation of Streaming in a Primary School. TCD, M.St.

O'Brien, Margaret, Children with Cerebral Palsy and Spina Bifida in Regular Primary Classes : An Investigation. UCD, M.A.

O'Doherty, C.T., William Joseph Myles Starkie (1860-1920), The Last Resident Commissioner of National Education. U.L., PhD.

Ó Domhnaill, Mícheál, A Comparative Analysis of Parental Choice between a Parish School and a Gaelscoil. UCG, M.Ed.

O'Donovan, John, Teachers and the Law in Ireland. UCG, M.Ed.

Ó Dubhlaing, Seán, Donogh O'Malley and the Free Post-Primary Education Scheme. Maynooth, M.Ed.

O'Flynn, Mary Ita, Music and Music Education : A Study of the Philosophies of Susanne K. Langer, Theodor W. Adorno and Keith Swanick. TCD, Ph.D.

O'Keeffe, Emer, The Role and Function of Discipline in Primary School Education in Ireland. Maynooth, M.A.

O'Keeffe, Michael, Charting Developments in Educational Provision for Visually Impaired Students in Ireland 1970-1997. Maynooth, M.Ed.

O'Leary, John A., A Study on School Effectiveness in the Southern Province of Zambia. UCC, Ph.D.

 

 

Ó Leidhin, Mícheál, An Investigation of the Concept of the Aonad Lán Gaeilge within a Post-Primary School and its Relevance to South Kerry. TCD, M.St.

O'Mahony, Bríd, The Role of the School in an Island Community : Scattery Island National School 1869-1948. UCD, M.Ed.

O'Neill, Hugh, Working in the Gap : An Examination of Teaching Perception in Some Catholic Primary Schools in Northern Ireland. QUB, M.Phil.

O'Reilly, Aidan, Sir Anthony MacDonnell and University Reform. 1902-1908. Maynooth, M.Ed.

O'Reilly, Orla, Learning Styles : A Phenomenological Study. Maynooth, M.A.

Ó Riain, Hildegard C., Feminism, Education and the Russian Revolutionary Movement, 1865-1885. TCD, M. Litt.

O'Rourke, Eileen, Are Schools Failing Our Children? A Case Study of Early School Leavers in a Dublin Suburb. Maynooth, M.Ed.

O'Sullivan, Sylvia, Socialisation of the Primary School Child Into a Physically Healthy Lifestyle : A Lifetime Health Perspective. UL, PhD.

O'Toole, Rory, Issues Arising from a Study of Teacher Participation in Curriculum Development. Maynooth, M.Ed.

O'Toole, Sean, St. Laurence O'Toole 2 : A Special School "A School of Hope." DCU, M.Sc.

Phiri, Sabstone, Gender Issues in the Training of the Zambia Primary Teachers. UCD, M.Ed.

Ross, Kathleen, Rediscovering Midwifery Through Reflective Practice. UCC, M.Ed.

Ruane, Anne-Marie, Truancy : The School Related Reasons. UCD, M.Ed.

Sammon, Mai N., An Evaluative Study of the Curricular Aspects of an Intervention Project in a Disadvantaged Area. UCC, M.Ed.

Sherwin, Mary, German Language Teaching : A Study of Government Policy and Teaching Practice in Midland Schools. Maynooth, M.Ed.

Stuart, William, The Culture of Shared Leadership in Church of Ireland National Schools in the Archdiocese of Dublin and Glendalough. UCD, M.Ed.

Thorpe, Seamus, Equality of Participation in Education : A Study of a Scholarship Scheme. UCD. M.ES.

Timoney, Catherine, An Investigation into Whether Engaging in Continuing Professional Education Assists Nurses in Dealing with changes in their Profession. Maynooth, M.A.

Urell, Kathryn, A Study of the factors involved in job satisfaction levels among second level teachers. DCU, M.Sc.

Walker, H. Long-Term Consequences Associated with Childhood and Adolescent Experiences of Being Bullied. TCD, M.Sc.

Walshe, John F., From Consultation to Legislation : A Review of Recent Developments in Irish Education. UCC, M.Ed.

Walsh, M.S., Relationships and Sexuality Education : Context of a New School Programme in the Republic of Ireland. UL, M.A.

Walsh, William Raymond, The Christian Brothers and the Management of Change in Irish Post-Primary Education 1966-1990. UCC, Ph.D.

White, Michael Anthony, The Development of Non-University Higher Technological and Vocational Education. TCD, Ph.D.

Whoriskey, Joseph, The Role of the Year Head in Middle Management in a Voluntary Secondary School. DCU, M.Sc.

Wilson, Máirín Philomena, The Class of 1986, Where Are They Now? A Study of Drop-out Among Second Level Teachers Trained as Remedial Teachers Ten Years Ago. TCD, M.St.

Winter, Eileen Clare, A Comparison of the Role of the Special Needs Support Teacher in Northern Ireland and Ontario, Canada. QUB, PhD.

 

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