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…
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PIRLS 2021: Exploring the contexts for reading of primary school pupils in Ireland
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…
ERC launches final report of the longitudinal Digital Learning Framework Evaluation
The ERC is pleased to publish the final report of the longitudinal Digital Learning Framework Evaluation. It evaluates the implementation of the DLF from multiple perspectives over a three-year period. The report examines the current policy and research landscape on the use of digital technologies in schools and considers how schools have had successes andRead more…
ERC launches a new report on DEIS action planning for school improvement
The ERC is pleased to announce the release of our latest report: Principals’ initial perspectives of action planning in new DEIS primary and post-primary schools. This report focuses on action planning implementation in schools entering DEIS for the first time in 2022. We encourage all stakeholders in the DEIS community to read this resource! TheRead more…
Digital Learning Framework (DLF) national longitudinal evaluation: Wave 2 Final Report
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…
ERC_TIMSS2019_Report_2024
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…
TIMSS 2019 Report published by the ERC
The ERC has published a follow-up report drawing on TIMSS 2019 data which explores the areas in mathematics and science where students in Ireland perform particularly strongly as well as the areas where they do less well. The report can be downloaded here and Appendix Tables here. The Trends in International Mathematics and Science StudyRead more…
Call for Inputs – Glaonna d’ionchuir
The ERC is calling for inputs to gather the views of stakeholders on how the role of the ERC may evolve over the coming period and what strategic priorities should be included in our forthcoming Strategy. The ERC’s forthcoming Strategy will cover the five years from 2025 to 2030. The aim of this Call forRead more…
ERC launches report on Creative Thinking in PISA 2022
The ERC has published a new report on creative thinking – Cultivating Creativity: What the PISA 2022 results say about creative thinking in Ireland. The report draws on data from the student, parent and school questionnaires from PISA 2022 and explores young people’s experience of creativity and creative thinking inside and outside of school, and withinRead more…
Considering Reform at Senior Cycle: Teachers’ Feelings and Beliefs About High-Stakes Assessment Following the Onset of COVID-19
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…
