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National Spatial Skills Project - Preliminary Findings Of Phase One, Brian Bowe, Edmund Nevin, Darren Carthy, Niall Seery, Sheryl Sorby
National Spatial Skills Project - Preliminary Findings Of Phase One, Brian Bowe, Edmund Nevin, Darren Carthy, Niall Seery, Sheryl Sorby
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The overall aim of this project is to determine the role that spatial ability plays in academic success in STEM disciplines across all levels of the Irish education system. Research studies carried out across many countries, including Ireland, have shown that spatial skills and reasoning play a central role in determining a student’s perceptions of STEM subjects and disciplines, and significantly impacts on their ability to succeed in these areas. This research is being carried out to establish the levels of spatial ability across all levels of education in Ireland and to introduce education interventions and learning activities to increase …
Recognising The Value Of The Arts And Humanities In A Time Of Austerity, Ellen Hazelkorn, Mairtin Ryan, Andrew Gibson, Elaine Ward
Recognising The Value Of The Arts And Humanities In A Time Of Austerity, Ellen Hazelkorn, Mairtin Ryan, Andrew Gibson, Elaine Ward
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Assessing Europe's University-Based Research, European Commission:Expert Group On Assessment Of University-Based Education, Ellen Hazelkorn
Assessing Europe's University-Based Research, European Commission:Expert Group On Assessment Of University-Based Education, Ellen Hazelkorn
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This report presents findings of the Expert Group on Assessment of University-Based Research set up by the European Commission, DG Research in 2008 to identify the framework for a new and more coherent methodology to assess the research produced by European universities.
A Summary Of The Evaluation Of The Community Playgroup Initiative, Geraldine French
A Summary Of The Evaluation Of The Community Playgroup Initiative, Geraldine French
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Community playgroups contribute to a sense of identity, belonging and participation. Beyond the family and the school, the community has the potential to contribute to the development of supportive environments for our young pre-school aged citizens. In recognition of the vulnerability of these important services in Ireland the Community Playgroup Initiative (cpi) 2001 – 2004 was established. It was funded by the Katharine Howard Foundation in partnership with the then South Eastern Health Board (SEHB) in Ireland. This three-year project was developed to assist community playgroups to deliver a high quality sessional service, to identify and evaluate the impact of …
Valuing Community Playgroups: Lessons For Practice And Policy, Geraldine French
Valuing Community Playgroups: Lessons For Practice And Policy, Geraldine French
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The Community Playgroup Initiative (cpi) was established and funded by the Katharine Howard Foundation (KHF) in partnership with the South Eastern Health Board (SEHB*) and with assistance from the Equal Opportunities Childcare Programme (EOCP). This three-year project was developed to assist community playgroups to deliver a high quality sessional service and to identify and evaluate the impact of funding and support on the quality of service provided to children and their families. A further aim of cpi was to highlight the value of community playgroups. Among the objectives of cpi were that children and families would benefit, that staff and …