Fourth report in ERC Research Series released
The fourth report in the ERC’s Research Series was released on August 16th 2018. The Research Series is designed to provide regular and accessible reports on aspects of the research carried out by the Centre.
The new report is titled PIRLS and ePIRLS 2016: Test content and Irish pupils’ performance…
Third report in ERC Research Series released
The third report in the ERC’s Research Series was released on June 27th 2018. The Research Series is designed to provide regular and accessible reports on aspects of the research carried out by the Centre.
The new report is titled Inside the post-primary classroom: Mathematics and science teaching…
Baseline report on the Digital Learning Framework Trial
The ERC published the baseline report on the Digital Learning Framework (DLF) Trial Evaluation on May 17, 2018. The report gives a starting context for interpreting the overall findings and progress made by participating schools over the course of the trial, which concludes in June, 2018. The final…
Second report on the Educational Experiences and Outcomes of Children with Special Educational Needs
A collaborative research team from the ERC and the DCU Institute of Education have completed a second report on the Educational Experiences and Outcomes of Children with Special Educational Needs. The report was published by the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) on Monday, 26th March 2018…
New review of the international literature on addressing educational disadvantage and of strategy in Ireland
The ERC publishes a new review of the international evidence on strategies identified as effective in addressing educational disadvantage, updating a similar review carried out by the Educational Research Centre in 2005 (Archer & Weir, 2005). The literature relating to each of six main strategies…
Welcome
The Educational Research Centre (ERC) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence in research, assessment and evaluation in education. It was established in 1966 in St Patrick’s College Drumcondra. In September 2015, it was designated as a Statutory Body in accordance with the Education Act (1998).
The Centre carries out research at all levels of the education system, from preschool to adult. Research is undertaken at the request of the Department of Education and Skills, at the request of other agencies and on the initiative of the ERC itself and its staff. An assessment service is also provided through, for example, the supply of standardised tests to schools.
The Centre continues to operate from a purpose-built premises located on the DCU St Patrick’s Campus in Drumcondra in Dublin. Its Test Department is based in nearby Richmond Road.
