Research briefings 2006

The Department of Education (DE) Research briefings are designed to provide attractive, interesting and easy access to research findings for policy makers, researchers, teachers, lecturers, employers and the public to facilitate informed discussion of educational issues.

The Recruitment and Retention of Teachers in Post-Primary Schools in Northern Ireland RB6/2006 PDF 106KB

The main aim of this research was to identify subjects that currently, or may in the near future, present schools with staffing difficulties. The project investigated whether there is a shortfall in the recruitment of teachers in any subject areas in post-primary schools in Northern Ireland.

Department of Education Funded Research 2005/06 RB5/2006 PDF 158KB

This Research Briefing provides information on projects commenced in 2005/06 funded by the Department of Education. Details of recently completed projects are also provided.

The Development of Inclusive Schools in Northern Ireland: A Model of Best Practice RB4/2006 PDF 100KB

The main aim of the study was to investigate existing practices that increase the motivation, participation and achievement of children and young people of school age with special educational needs in mainstream nursery, primary, post-primary and special schools, and in alternative education provision.

Effective Pre-School Provision in Northern Ireland (EPPNI)-RB3/2006 PDF 159KB

The EPPNI project was a longitudinal study investigating the effects of pre school education and care upon children’s development for children aged 3-8 years old.

Attitudes of the Socially Disadvantaged towards Education in Northern Ireland – PDF RB2/2006 PDF 142KB

This review considers recent studies into children and young people from the preschool/nursery years through compulsory education and beyond, and seeks to establish firstly, if there is a link between social disadvantage and attitudes towards education. Where social disadvantage is a factor, this report sets out to present the views of the children and young people and their parents, as well as detailing efforts within schools and communities to ameliorate the situation.

Language Development Programmes – Coverage and Effectiveness of Provision in Northern Ireland (0-36 months) PDF RB1/2006 129KB

This project identified the nature and extent of language development provision for young children in Northern Ireland. The report identifies a number of key elements which it recommends should be included in any future model of best practice.

This page was last updated on 29 September 2006.