Theses - Business LYIT: Recent submissions
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A Study into Teachers’ Perception of Leadership Practice in Large Co-Educational Primary Schools in County Donegal, Through the Lens of Distributed Leadership
(2020-07)Leadership practice in Irish primary education is undergoing unprecedented change reflected by a major shift in educational policy with regard to in-school leadership and management. Through policy enactment there has been ... -
An exploratory case study into the role of using Student audio recordings/Podcasts as an aide to develop understanding and enhance Student self-learning.
(2020-07)For third level students’, the way of learning and lifestyle, especially in the Covid 19 Epidemic year of 2020 has propelled into online and blended learning. The use of technology in learning and teaching is even more ... -
An investigation looking at how formative assessment feedback strategies from students to their teacher can enhance the student learning experience through increased engagement and participation
(2020-07)An action research investigation looking at how formative assessment feedback strategies from the student to the teacher can enhance student engagement and participation. The research study was carried out in a mixed Post ... -
Exploring Primary School Principals’ Attitudes and Experiences of School Self-Evaluation
(2020-07)School Self-Evaluation (SSE) is a relatively new initiative in Irish primary schools and it is still very much at an early evolving phase since its implementation. A lack of research that includes the voice of primary ... -
Can Technology enhanced Learning improve Students’ Performance and Learning Experience, as part of a Blended Learning Environment
(2020-08)The use of a blended learning approach to complement traditional face to face learning in higher education is continuing to evolve as an emerging trend. A blended learning teaching pedagogy can enhance the teaching and ... -
Junior Cycle English Teachers’ perspectives on recent assessment reform: Issues for validity and reliability
(2020-07)This thesis seeks to ascertain post-primary English teachers experiences of delivering recent reforms in the Junior Cycle (covering the first three years of post-primary education) English course. Notably, the thesis is ... -
Teachers’ experiences and perspectives of continuous Professional Development in a Post Primary School.
(2020-07)Continuous professional development (CPD) of teachers has become paramount in most educational systems aimed at improving standards in schools. The purpose of this study is to explore teachers’ experiences and perspectives ... -
Can working on an entrepreneurial project within a Level 7 fashion degree course improve entrepreneurial self-efficacy and career readiness?
(2020-06)The purpose of this study is to revise the current educational pedagogy on a Level 7 fashion degree module, by introducing an experiential entrepreneurship project to understand if it can encourage a greater entrepreneurial ... -
A case study into Student perception of creativity within Junior Cycle English, with specific focus on the use of descriptors as a motivating factor in CBA1, the oral presentation
(2020-07)This thesis seeks to understand student perception of creativity in the Junior Cycle English course. The thesis is particularly concerned with how students comprehend the concept of creativity and if they consider themselves ... -
A phenomenological Investigation of Learner Usage Patterns, Attitudes and Perceptions of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and technological Preparedness for the Covid-19 Pandemic Crisis
(2020-07)This exploratory phenomenological investigation addresses the lack of regional data regarding learners’ perceptions and attitudes towards ICT in learning environments. The substantial dependence on information and communication ... -
Are Pupils with disabilities being adequately supported in Gaeltacht Primary Schools: the professionals’ perspective?
(2020-07)This study researched the adequacy of supports available to pupils with disabilities in Gaeltacht schools, from the perspectives of professionals working work them daily, SNAs, teachers and principals. Through a critical ... -
An investigation into interactive Teaching Methods and their impact on Student engagement in a third level Institute of Technology
(2020-07)It is largely accepted that technology has the potential to improve many different aspects of one’s life and there is no doubt that technology is everywhere; it features in every aspect of our lives. For some years in ... -
An examination of the efficacy of a technology enhanced learning intervention in a First Aid responder course.
(2020-07)Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) is becoming more prevalent in education as it has evolved to enhance traditional pedagogical methods of tutoring that is face to face teaching. The utilisation of TEL on courses has been ... -
A contextual case study exploring Teacher experiences of collaborative Teaching and Learning in an Irish Primary School
(2020-07)Emanating from a commitment to investigate improved student engagement opportunities and inclusive frameworks for collaborative teaching and learning in an Irish primary school context, the following case study research ... -
Identifying demographic predictors that influence pass rates of Students undertaking a blended online minor award at third level in an Irish context.
(2020-08)A significant amount of research has been done on metrics with regards to predicting academic success, especially internationally. At the same time very little research has been done on finding predictors for academic ... -
Teachers’ perceptions of and attitudes towards the benefits and challenges of the new inclusion model for Special Education Teaching
(2020-07)The new inclusion model for special education teaching has brought significant change in the epistemology of SET and the roles and responsibilities of the mainstream class teacher. This study examines current literature ... -
Street Law in Ireland: The effectiveness of a Street Law programme in developing critical thinking skills amongst undergraduate law students
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2018)Increasingly, there has been more expectations for Higher Education Institutions to review their curricula to ensure that critical thinking (CT) and other transferable skills are given a high priority with the intention ... -
A Case Study Exploring Teachers’ Experiences of Peer Observation of Teaching in a Post-Primary Context
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2018-07)A transition towards teacher autonomy, teacher collaboration and context specific learning as foci of teacher professional development coupled with exposed weaknesses in traditional externally controlled professional ... -
A Phenomenological Investigation of Self-Directed Learning being Supported or Enhanced within a Virtual Learning Environment
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2018-07)Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) has become commonplace in higher education institutions with limited research available into how learners perceive and experience VLEs. This exploratory phenomenological investigation ... -
To explore the validity of a self assessment tool in the development of transversal skills including self-regulation
(Letterkenny Institute of Technology, 2018-07)The changing economy has exerted pressure on education and training courses to produce graduates with transversal skills ready to function in a dynamic labour market and life-long learning. This study evaluated the ...
