Publication:
TEANGA Journal of the Irish Association for Applied Linguistics;22,pp. 1-15
Publication type:
Article
Abstract:
The Investigation of both paper-based and virtual pedagogical invironments allows
us to reflect upon the diverse range of material available to the language learning
community today. In this paper, the significance of the cultrural component in
language learning will be discussed firstly, highlighting its crucial role with
regard to the promotion if tolerance and understanding between diverse cultures.
Murray, Liam; Hourigan, Tríona(Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education, 2010)
Due to the social changes brought about in no small part by Web 2.0 tools, the potential impact of the blog writing phenomenon upon teaching and learning contexts reveals an important area for consideration for all university ...
Marcus-Quinn, Ann; Hourigan, Tríona; McCoy, Selina(Economic and Social Studies, 2019)
There is a significant movement towards digital learning internationally. However,
policymaking in Ireland regarding the use of ICT in education, specifically second-level education, has
been lacking. Students’ experience ...
Teaching is considered a highly regulated profession in Ireland. Teachers employed in state-funded
secondary schools are required to be registered with the Irish Teaching Council, while the Department
of Education and ...
Marcus-Quinn, Ann; Hourigan, Tríona(National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals: NAPD, 2022)
Digital teaching and learning material has become much more prevalent in
recent years. However, the quality of such material is rarely audited and
accessibility can be a huge problem for some students. The impact of the ...
Farr, Fiona; Murray, Liam(Universitat Politècnica de València, 2016)
In an Irish national setting, the urgent need to address the national language
skills' shortage has been highlighted in numerous arenas, and in the context
of the need for a continued economic recovery, language skills ...
