Research briefings 2005

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.

Evaluating the potential for virtual learning environments: A VLE for teaching citizenship RB5/2005 PDF 170 KB

The purpose of this project was to evaluate the readiness of schools to undertake the transition to integrating e-learning into their everyday activities

A Study into Current Practice and Potential Models for the Effective Teaching of Personal Development at Key Stage 3 in Northern Ireland Curriculum RB4/2005 PDF 130 KB

The aim of this study was to identify and analyse the characteristics of current best practice and extrapolate future training needs in this pastoral area of the curriculum.

Parental attitudes to the statutory assessment and statementing procedures on Special Educational Needs (SEN) RB3/2005 PDF 104 KB

The purpose of this research study was to conduct a representative survey of the parents of children with a statement of SEN and to ascertain the parents views on a number of issues.

The nature of youth work in Northern Ireland: purpose, contribution and challenges RB2/2005 PDF 94 KB

The central aim of the research was to investigate the role of youth work in combating social disadvantage and low achievement.

Traveller children's experiences in post-primary schools in Northern Ireland: a qualitative study RB 1/2005 PDF 114 KB

This research explores the experience of Traveller children in mainstream post-primary schools across Northern Ireland.

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