Language Curriculum Research Reports

On 29 May, 2012, Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn, T.D., launched three research reports, commissioned by the NCCA to support the development of the new Language Curriculum for primary schools.

Deputy CEO Dr. Sarah Fitzparick highlighted the significance of the research reports in her speech.

Oral Language in Early Childhood and Primary Education (3-8 years) PDF 3164K
Podcast: Key Messages from report

Authors
Dr. Gerry Shiel, Educational Research Centre, Dublin
Dr. Áine Cregan, Mary Immaculate College, Limerick
Dr. Anne McGough, St Patrick's College, Dublin
Dr. Peter Archer, Educational Research Centre, Dublin

Literacy in Early Childhood and Primary Education (3-8 years) PDF 2809K
Podcast: Key Messages from report

Authors
Dr. Eithne Kennedy, St. Patrick's College, Dublin
Dr. Elizabeth Dunphy, St. Patrick's College, Dublin
Dr. Bernadette Dwyer, St. Patrick's College, Dublin
Dr. Geraldine Hayes, St. Patrick's College, Dublin
Dr. Thérèse McPhillips, St. Patrick's College, Dublin
Dr. Jackie Marsh, University of Sheffield, UK
Dr. Maura O'Connor, St. Patrick's College, Dublin
Dr. Gerry Shiel, Educational Research Centre, Dublin

Towards an Integrated Language Curriculum in Early Childhood and
Primary Education (3-12 years) PDF 1333K
Podcast: Key Messages from report

Podcast: Implications for practice

This Irish language podcast by Pádraig Ó Duibhir outlines key messages from the research report Towards an Integrated Language Curriculum for Early Childhood and Primary Education (Ó Duibhir and Cummins, 2012) and implications for practice.

Authors
Dr. Pádraig Ó Duibhir, St Patrick's College, Dublin
Prof. Jim Cummins, University of Toronto

Executive Summaries PDF 1408K

All 3 Research Reports Cross Referenced PDF 6556K