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Research 2005

This page lists Research Reports published in 2005.

Traveller Children's experiences in mainstream post-primary schools in Northern Ireland: a qualitative study - RB1/2005 pdf 111kb

Traveller Childrens Experiences in Mainstream Post-Primary Schools in Northern Ireland: A Qualitative Study - Report Number 35 - PDF 349 KB

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

The nature of youth work in Northern Ireland: purpose, contribution and challenges - RB2/2005 pdf 90kb

The Nature of Youth Work in Northern Ireland: Purpose, Contribution and Challenges - Report Number 36 - PDF 755 KB

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

Parental attitudes to the statutory assessment and statementing procedures on special education needs - RB3/2005 pdf 99kb

Parental attitudes to the Statutory Assessment and Statementing Procedures on Special Educational Needs - Report Number 37 - PDF 496 KB

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

A study into current practice and potential models for the effective teaching of personal development at Key staeg 3 in the Northern Ireland curriculum - RB4/2005 pdf 130kb

A Study into Current Practice and Potential Models for the Effective Teaching of Personal Development at Key Stage 3 in Northern Ireland Curriculum - Report Number 38 - PDF 558 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.

Evaluating the potential for virtual learning environments: a VLE for teaching citizenship - RB5/2005 pdf 171kb

Evaluating the potential for virtual learning environments: A VLE for teaching citizenship PDF 1.36MB

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