Research 2008

This page lists Research Reports published in 2008.

An investigation of youth work, as a process of informal learning, in formal settings - RB1/2008 - pdf 122kb

An Investigation of Youth Work, as a Process of Informal Learning, in Formal Settings – Report Number 48 PDF 1070KB

The fundamental focus of this research was on the interface between informal learning and formal settings. The aims of the project were to seek clarification regarding the outcomes of youth work in schools, assess the delivery mechanism for informal education, and to understand the curriculum around informal education for marginalized/disaffected young people in formal settings.

E-consultation with pupils - a pilot study - RB2/2008 pdf 122kb

E-consultation with Pupils – a Pilot Study – Report Number 47 PDF 897 KB

The aim of this research was to pilot a range of methods for e-consultation with young people with a view to providing an evidence base for the development of an effective e-consultation strategy for the Department of Education and other educational policy makers.

Literacy and numeracy of pupils in Northern Ireland - Good practice in British and Irish cities - RB3/2008 pdf 170kb

Literacy and Numeracy of Pupils in Northern Ireland – Report Number 49 - PDF 3.04MB

The aims of this study were to consider the outcomes in literacy and numeracy at school-level, explore the international literature on boys’ underachievement and examine the differences between high and low performing schools.

Good Practice in Literacy and Numeracy in British and Irish Cities where the level of Social Deprivation is comparable to, or worse than, Belfast – Report Number 50 - PDF 1.41MB

The aim of this study was to inform the Department of Education about measures which are working successfully in delivering better literacy and numeracy outcomes in comparator cities elsewhere in Great Britain and Ireland.