Research on the TL21 Programme takes two main forms:
- Action research carried out by participating teachers in the schools
- Research presentations and publications by the programme team
TL21 Professional Development Programme
ToggleTL21 Research Publications and presentations
Research Publications and presentations:
Selection of Research Publications:
Malone, Anthony, & Pádraig Hogan (2014) ‘Cultivating Transformations through Learning Experiences: Priorities in Continuing Professional Development’ in: R. Dolan, (ed.) Equality and Curriculum in Education: A Collection of Invited Essays. NUI Maynooth eBook http://eprints.maynoothuniversity.ie/5785/1/PH_cultivating.pdf
Hogan, P. (2014) 'Integrity and Subordination in Educational Practice', in: Baldacchino, John, Simone Galea, Duncan P. Mercieca, (eds.) My Teaching, My Philosophy: Kenneth Wain and the Lifelong Engagement with Learning, New York: Peter Lang
Hogan, P. (2013) ‘Cultivating Human Capabilities in Venturesome Learning Environments’ Educational Theory, Vol. 63, 237-252
Hogan, P. (2011) 'The Ethical Orientations of Education as a Practice in its Own Right' Ethics and Education, Vol.6, 27 - 40.
Malone, A. (2010) 'Developing Schools as Professional Learning Communities' Educational Review, Vol. 70, 106-114
Hogan, P. (2010) The New Significance of Learning: Imagination’s Heartwork, London & NY: Routledge
Hogan, P., A. Brosnan, B. de Róiste, A. MacAlister, A. Malone, N. Quirke-Bolt, G. Smith (2008) Learning Anew: Final Report on the TL21 Project
Hogan, P., A. Brosnan, B. de Róiste, A. MacAlister, A. Malone, N.Quirke-Bolt, G.Smith (2005) Voices from School: Interim Report on the TL21 Project
Selection of Research Presentations:
Hogan, P., A. Malone, N. Foley, P. Fields, A. Brosnan, M. Nihill (2015) ‘Exploring the “Continuing” in CPD: Perspectives from the TL21 R&D Programme’ Symposium at the Annual Conference of the Educational Studies Association of Ireland, Maynooth, April 2015
Malone, A. (2012) 'Enhancing Teachers’ Professional Identity and Capacity through Innovative forms of Continuing Professional Development' Paper presented at Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference, Cork (30th March 2012)
Malone, A. (2011) 'Promoting Schools as Active Research Communities' Paper presented at CARN International Action Research Conference, Vienna (5th November 2011)
Malone, A. & P. Hogan (2009) 'Enhancing Practice and Policy in Continuing Professional Development' Paper presented at the European Conference on Educational Research, University of Vienna, Austria (28th September 2009)
Hogan, P. (2009) ‘Educational Practice and the Integrity of Learning’ Presentation to the Central European Philosophy of Education Society, University of Łodz, Poland
Hogan, P. (2007) ‘Not Without Prejudice: What educational leaders can learn from the experience of students’ Address to Fourth International Conference on Educational Leadership, Australian Catholic University, Sydney, July 2007
Hogan, P. & A. Malone (2005) ‘Teachers As Authors Of Their Own Work: Insights From ‘Teaching And Learning For The Twenty-First Century’, An Irish Professional Development Project 2003-2007 European Conference on Educational Research, University College Dublin
M.Ed Innovatve Learning: Some Recent Research Topics
Some Recent Topics for Action Research Theses
- Cultivating an inclusive learning environment in Second Year Home Economics
- Enhancing the quality of oral literacy in a Junior Certificate English class
- Using iPads to advance new approaches to learning in First Year Science
- Motivating students to become more confident and inventive learners by constant self-reflection and involvement in their own assessment and learning
- Promoting Active Learning among Fifth Year Geography students
- Developing critical thinking in a Fifth Year Art Class
- Supporting new approaches in Maths teaching by using web-based resources
- Using co-operative learning strategies to improve learning among Leaving Cert Business students
- Cultivating active learning approaches in Fifth Year Physics
- Promoting oral competency with Senior Cycle students of French
- Using digital learning approaches to improve engagement with First Year Science students
- Developing a positive learning environment through an Instructional Leadership approach to student engagement
- Introducing peer learning in a multi-national First Year class
- Promoting independent learning in a Third Year Music classroom
- Improving creative writing skills with Second Year students
- Exploring the possibilities of Voicethread software with a Fifth Year Irish class
- Using peer-learning and peer assessment to enhance the quality of learning in a Fifth Year Business class
- New approaches to questioning to promote higher-order learning in English
- Exploring how flexible grouping and tiered assignments can cater to the needs of diverse students in a mixed ability English class
- Using differentiated strategies in a mixed-ability Maths class to improve the learning outcomes of all students
- Using comment-only marking to promote motivation in Third Year History
- Promoting deeper understanding in Science through constructivist learning
- Cultivating autonomous learning in English through a phased introduction of selected assessment for learning initiatives
- Enhancing student learning in Art by enabling students to take more active and critical roles in their work
M.Ed Innovative Learning: Sample of Thesis Abstracts
Listed below is a sample of abstracts which detail the various kinds of research participating teachers have conducted as part of the TL21 programme:
M.Ed Innovative Learning: Sample of Thesis Abstracts