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Ag teacht le hAcht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (arna leasú), tá Scéim Ghaeilge á fhorbairt ag an FTO faoi láthair agus táimid ag lorg uiríll ó pháirtithe leasmhara maidir le hábhar na Scéime. Iarrtar ar pháirtithe leasmhara aon ionchur a sheoladh chuig an FTO faoi 5pm ar 23 Aibreán. Is féidir ionchuir a chur i bhfoirmRead more…

DOI: https://doi.org/10.70092/5142220.0525 Authors: Aidan Clerkin, George Piccio, Sylvia Denner, Vasiliki Pitsia, and Gráinne McHugh Title: Environmental knowledge and attitudes in Ireland’s schools: Findings from TIMSS 2023 Abstract: This report presents findings for Ireland for two aspects of students’ environmental awareness that were captured for the first time in the 2023 cycle of TIMSS (Trends inRead more…

DOI: https://doi.org/10.70092/2009137.1224 Authors: Gráinne McHugh, Sylvia Denner, Aidan Clerkin, George Piccio & Vasiliki Pitsia Title: TIMSS 2023: Insights into mathematics and science achievement in Ireland Abstract: This report presents the achievement results for Ireland in the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2023. TIMSS assesses the mathematical and scientific knowledge and skills ofRead more…

The Irish Journal of Education is now in its 48th Volume. Articles from the IJE can be viewed here.

Tá taifead den triail litrithe ar fáil ar mhaithe le treoracha a thabhairt agus soiléireacht a dhéanamh ar fhoghraíocht gach focal. Tá taifid ar leith de na mhórchanúintí, agus leagan eile oiriúnach don chaighdeán. Moltar na focail a léamh mar atá siad le cloisteáil anseo (a bheag nó a mhór). Tabhair faoi deara go mbeidhRead more…

https://doi.org/10.70092/1620538.0924 Authors: Sharon M. Nelis, Thuy Dinh & Lorraine Gilleece Title: P-TECH IRELAND STUDENT SURVEY 2024 Abstract: This report provides a snapshot of the student experience of the first P-TECH student cohort in Ireland as they finish post-primary school. It looks at their views on school, their experiences in P-TECH and their plans for the future.Read more…

https://doi.org/10.70092/1691824.1024 Authors: Vasiliki Pitsia, Sarah McAteer, Gráinne McHugh, & Emer Delaney Title: PIRLS 2021: Exploring the contexts for reading of primary school pupils in Ireland Abstract: This report presents a detailed examination of reading literacy among primary school pupils in Ireland, focusing on the relationships of a wide range of contextual factors with pupils’ readingRead more…

https://doi.org/10.70092/0412063.0824 Authors: Brenda Donohue, Eva Moran, Aidan Clerkin, David Millar, Adrian O’Flaherty, George Piccio and Thuy Dinh Title: Digital Learning Framework (DLF) national longitudinal evaluation: Wave 2 Final Report Abstract: This is the final report on the Digital Learning Framework national longitudinal evaluation, following data collection for Wave 2 from Autumn 2021-May 2022. The dataRead more…

https://doi.org/10.70092/2091319.0724 Authors: Gráinne McHugh, Aidan Clerkin, Rachel Cunningham and Rachel Perkins Title: An in-depth analysis of the relative strengths and weaknesses of students in Ireland in mathematics and science in TIMSS 2019 Abstract: This report draws on the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2019 data to explore the areas in mathematics andRead more…

https://doi.org/ Michael O’Leary and Zita Lysaght In March 2022, the Minister for Education in Ireland announced her plans to redevelop senior cycle; in tandem, a press release from the Department of Education advised that the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) and the State Examinations Commission (SEC), in consultation with education partners, would jointlyRead more…