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Researchers in education are an expanding group of research active staff in the College. Most recent areas of research
within education include:
• Integrating science and art to inspire learning and creativity
• The literature of 'The Troubles' and conflict reconciliation
• Literacy in Irish-medium education
• Special educational needs and inclusion
• Assessment of school experience in initial teacher education
• Science and technology competences for teaching and learning
Academic staff participate in a wide variety of national and international research projects
in education, covering various themes and designs and using many
different methodologies. These projects engage with teachers and pupils in schools, lecturers and students in higher education, and key stakeholders in various educational agencies. The College’s educational research is disseminated nationally
and internationally. Educational research activity has led to
conference presentations, the publication
of peer-reviewed journal articles, chapters in books, research
reports and edited or authored books. The College’s growing reputation for educational research
has led to increased collaboration with academics from a range
of higher education institutions in Ireland, Great Britain and
Europe.
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