EAT-HE Final It is well recognised that what teachers do in the classroom directly influence students learning. The SCoTENS EAT-HE project is a collaborative cross-border research study that documents experiences and perceptions of post-primary Home Economics teachers across the island of their execution of food practical lessons at Junior Cycle and Key Stage 4. The …
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EKARA EKARA Toolkit The “Exploring Knowledge and Awareness of Reasonable Accommodations/Adjustments for ITE Students with Disabilities in ROI and NI -EKARA” project investigated the current levels of understanding and awareness regarding reasonable accommodations and adjustments (RAs) available for students with disabilities within initial teacher education (ITE) programmes in Northern Ireland (NI) and the Republic of …
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AIRED Report This report investigates what “AI readiness” looks like for student teachers as generative AI has become embedded in routine practices across Initial Teacher Education (ITE), including planning, teaching, assessment and professional reflection. It conceptualises readiness as an ecologically produced profile—captured in the proposed AIRED framework—comprising AI expertise (capability and knowledge), AI acceptance (perceived …
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SEALSEN The purpose of this study as part of the SCOTENS funded research project entitled (Supporting English as an Additional Language pupils with Special Educational Needs/Additional Educational Needs across the Island of Ireland) was to examine how post-primary schools in Ireland (IE) and Northern Ireland (NI) identify and support pupils who are learning English as …
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Language Preferences of the Autistic Community and Educators living in NI and Republic of Ireland The aim of our co-produced, multiple methods study was to explore the language preferences of the autistic community in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, as well as the preferences of educators supporting autistic learners in this region. A …
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CoPPEEY The aim of the project was to create Communities of Practice (CoP), facilitating reflection and dialogue between two Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs), in the North and Republic of Ireland and specifically in the undergraduate Early Years Childhood Studies programmes. Undergraduate student placement is a core aspect of early childhood degree programmes and placement experience …
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In recognition of John’s contribution to the foundation of SCoTENS, the John Coolahan award is made to the authors of the Seed Funding Report which is recognised to be most in line with the values and ideals of SCoTENS.  This award is awarded annually at the SCoTENS Annual Conference. Through his pioneering work on SCoTENS …
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John Coolahan Award In recognition of John’s contribution to the foundation of SCoTENS, the John Coolahan award is made to the authors of the Seed Funding Report which is recognised to be most in line with the values and ideals of SCoTENS.  This award is awarded annually at the SCoTENS Annual Conference. Through his pioneering …
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John Coolahan Award In recognition of John’s contribution to the foundation of SCoTENS, the John Coolahan award is made to the authors of the Seed Funding Report which is recognised to be most in line with the values and ideals of SCoTENS.  This award is awarded annually at the SCoTENS Annual Conference. Through his pioneering …
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This report represents a synthesis of the findings of a collaborative enquiry by physical education teacher educators North and South on the area of teacher educator professional learning. The following participants designed, implemented, researched and presented this professional development initiative:  Déirdre Ní Chróinín, Mary Immaculate College, Limerick.  Ciaran Walsh, St Mary’s University College, …
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