Research briefings 2004

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 professional development of teachers and principals in Irish-Medium education RB 3/2004 - PDF 95 KB
Forbairt Ghairmiúil Na Múinteoirí Agus Na Bpríomhoidí In Earnáil Na Gaelscolaíocht RB 3/2004 - PDF 100 KB

The purpose of this research was to establish the extent of professional development opportunities made available for teachers and principals in the Irish-Medium sector, and to ascertain their future needs regarding training and development.

Out of school hours learning provision and school improvement in Northern Ireland RB 2/2004 - PDF 118 KB

The aim of this project was to present an overview of the effect that study support provision (i.e. Out of School Hours Activities) has had in schools.

A study of careers education and guidance RB 1/2004 - PDF 95 KB

The main aim of this study was to carry out an analysis of the existing levels of provision of careers education and guidance in light of the most recent models of good practice.

This page was last updated on 27 October 2005.