Reviews of National Policies for Education Reviews of National Policies for Education: Higher Education in Ireland 2006
Reviews of National Policies for Education Reviews of National Policies for Education: Higher Education in Ireland 2006

Author: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

Publisher: Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development

Published: 2006-12-11

Total Pages: 268

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Although Ireland was one of the first European countries to grasp the economic importance of education, its higher education sector is now at a crossroads with significant challenges to overcome. High levels of investment are needed for a major expansion of postgraduate studies and capacity for research, development and innovation. Mechanisms should be established to achieve the right balance between different components of the tertiary education system, which includes universities, institutes of technology and colleges that provide post-secondary level instruction. This report addresses the full range of higher education issues, offers recommendations for action within the framework of the government's ambitions for the sector, and suggests policy approaches to developing required additional sources of funding.

Education Policy Outlook 2018 Putting Student Learning at the Centre
Education Policy Outlook 2018 Putting Student Learning at the Centre

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2018-06-11

Total Pages: 348

ISBN-13: 9264301526

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Taking the students’ perspective, Education Policy Outlook 2018: Putting Student Learning at the Centre analyses the evolution of key education priorities and key education policies in 43 education systems. It compares more recent developments in education policy ecosystems (mainly between 2015 ...

The humanities and the Irish university
The humanities and the Irish university

Author: Michael O'Sullivan

Publisher: Manchester University Press

Published: 2016-05-16

Total Pages: 287

ISBN-13: 152611206X

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This is the first book-length study of the humanities and the Irish university. Ireland was a deeply religious country throughout the twentieth century but the colleges of its National University never established a religion or theology department. The official first language of Ireland is Irish but the vast majority of teaching in the arts and humanities is in English. These are two of the anomalies that long constrained humanities education in Ireland. This book charts a history of responses to humanities education in the Irish context. Reading the work of John Henry Newman, Padraig Pearse, Sean O Tuama, Denis Donoghue, Declan Kiberd, Richard Kearney and others, it looks for an Irish humanities ethos. It compares humanities models in the US, France and Asia with those in Ireland in light of work by Immanuel Kant, Pierre Bourdieu and Jacques Derrida. It should appeal to those interested in Irish education and history.

Higher Education and Civic Engagement: International Perspectives
Higher Education and Civic Engagement: International Perspectives

Author: Iain Mac Labhrainn

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-12-05

Total Pages: 239

ISBN-13: 1317121988

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This volume provides an original and powerful contribution to debates about the civic purpose of higher education. It suggests that universities can best realize their civic mission by making it central to their policy and practice. Bringing together researchers from three continents, the book offers an international perspective based primarily upon first-hand pedagogical experience. A transatlantic overview of the purpose, place and practice of one such pedagogy (service learning) is provided and its potential as a foundation for civic engagement assessed. In its last section the book moves from the theory of citizenship to practical considerations. In doing so, the book offers advice on establishing civic engagement to all those involved in teaching and learning within higher education.