Irish Educational Studies
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Irish Educational Studies
@iesjournal.bsky.social
An international, refereed journal publishing manuscripts on a range of topics and disciplines relevant to educational theory and practice, including: anthropology, sociology, psychology, history, economics, philosophy, politics, and curriculum studies.
It's great to see Dr. Sinéad Matson's book review of Dr Emma Farrell's "Irish University Students with Mental Health Difficulties: Experiences, Challenges, and Support", published online with Irish Educational Studies:

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Understanding through stories –the lived experience of students’ mental health difficulties in Irish Higher Education
Published in Irish Educational Studies (Ahead of Print, 2025)
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September 21, 2025 at 7:46 AM
This recently published paper in IES will feature in an upcoming special issue showcasing the work of ECRs.

Check out Annette Beauchamp's "Theorizing a we-speak-for-ourselves storytelling approach for reconceptualizing environmental education in schools of education."

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Theorizing a we-speak-for-ourselves storytelling approach for reconceptualizing environmental education in schools of education
Environmental education in schools of education has typically emphasized science or outdoor education rather than environmental racism. This focus tends to deemphasize the role of structural injust...
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August 26, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Check out the recently published article 'Student engagement in the Irish primary classroom: the role of socioeconomic disadvantage, student voice, and behavioural difficulties' by Zara Hennigan and colleagues here:

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Student engagement in the Irish primary classroom: the role of socioeconomic disadvantage, student voice, and behavioural difficulties
This paper examines the association between socioeconomic disadvantage and student engagement, and the degree to which student voice and behavioural difficulties moderate such associations. Lower s...
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August 19, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Check out this recently published article by Éadaoin Slattery and colleagues in Irish Educational Studies, which explores the use of randomised controlled trials in Irish educational research:

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August 19, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Irish Educational Studies is seeking to fill 2 co-editor positions.

The new Co-editors will work alongside the editorial team of the journal, lead by General Editor, Prof. Audrey Bryan.

Check out further details here: esai.ie/irish-educat...

Deadline: 5pm, Fri 12th September 2025.
Irish Educational Studies: Co-Editor Positions – ESAI: Educational Studies Association of Ireland CLG
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August 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Irish Educational Studies is seeking to fill 2 co-editor positions.

The new Co-editors will work alongside the editorial team of the journal, lead by General Editor, Prof. Audrey Bryan.

Check out further details here: esai.ie/irish-educat...

Deadline: 5pm, Fri 12th September 2025.
Irish Educational Studies: Co-Editor Positions – ESAI: Educational Studies Association of Ireland CLG
The Official journal of the Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/ries20
esai.ie
August 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Wonderful to see this paper published!

"Knowledge of autism and attitudes towards inclusive education for autistic pupils: a representative survey of school communities in Ireland."

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August 8, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Wonderful to see this paper published!

"Knowledge of autism and attitudes towards inclusive education for autistic pupils: a representative survey of school communities in Ireland."

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August 8, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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How have the education system and the curriculum responded to a more ethnically and culturally diverse Northern Ireland? Our analysis just published in Irish Educational Studies
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The educational response to ethnic and cultural diversity in transitional Northern Ireland: a critical review of policy and research
Ethnic diversity has increased substantially in Northern Ireland’s schools over the past two decades, with statistics showing that the number of minority ethnic pupils doubled between 2013 and 2023...
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April 17, 2025 at 8:50 AM
This thought-provoking paper on cultural and ethnic diversity in Northern Irish education has just been published in IES! Link below 👇
April 18, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Wonderful to be part of another annual meeting of @esai-irl.bsky.social last week!

Highlights included IES updates from our General Editor, Prof. Audrey Bryan, as well as the IES/Taylor & Francis conference reception 🥂 Until next year! #esai25
April 14, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Check out this important and timely publication by Samuel Brzyskiewicz and colleagues.

They offer critical reflections on the ethics of digital technologies from the perspective of leadership and school culture!

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Critically reflecting on the human and environmental costs of digital technology use in education: considering the role of leadership and school culture
While there has been an ever-increasing drive to digitally transform educational institutions over the past decade, concerns related to the environmental and human impact of digital technology cons...
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April 14, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Irish Educational Studies is now on LinkedIn!

Follow us to learn more about recent publications, upcoming special issues, and other updates! www.linkedin.com/in/irish-edu...
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April 14, 2025 at 4:53 AM
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📢 Come Join Us 📢
There are 2 vacancies on the Executive to be filled by election at the forthcoming AGM #esai25

If you are interested in being part of this vibrant team, please submit a nomination form. Deadline 12.00 noon, 21 March 2025. Details: esai.ie/election-to-es…
March 7, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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The Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) embraces and promotes environmental protection & sustainability in all of its activities. #esai25 #edchatie #edusky

Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our planning for the ESAI Conference 2025: esai.ie/esai-environme…
March 6, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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If you know an Early Career Researcher who will be presenting at #esai25 please share the below with them!

The #ECRAward celebrates an outstanding conference paper & presentation. Criteria below. More info ⏩️ esai.ie/esai-ecr-award/
March 5, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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ESAI ECR Award
Closing date 14 March 2025

If you’re an Early Career Researcher & have been accepted to present at the ESAI conference - you may be eligible to apply for the #ECRAward

Criteria, requirements & selection info is available from esai.ie/esai-ecr-award/
#esai25
March 5, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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ESAI ECR Award
Closing date 14 March 2025

If you’re an Early Career Researcher & have been accepted to present at our upcoming conference - you may be eligible to apply for the #ECRAward

Criteria, requirements & selection info is available from esai.ie/esai-ecr-award/
#esai25
March 5, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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Get in touch if you'd like a book reviewed with IES!
Are you interested in writing a book review for IES?

If so, get in touch with IES's book reviews editor, @seandahenry.bsky.social!
February 17, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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📢 New publication (from last month, yes, but still!)

A scoping review of research on assessment in Ireland’s Leaving Certificate (1999–2024)! 📚 With the LC's centenary approaching, now is the perfect time to take stock of the empirical research on LC assessment. 🧵👇1/11
February 20, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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A recent episode of "Let's Talk Education Research" saw @pt-phone-home.bsky.social interview Dr. Audrey Bryan (DCU) about her role as General Editor of @iesjournal.bsky.social. She shares some really practical insights into the work behind academic publishing.
February 23, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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EP33 Let’s Talk Education Research
Audrey Bryan (@schoolhumandev.bsky.social) talks all things @iesjournal.bsky.social - from readership & scope of the journal, to advice on publishing. Play now on Spotify: tinyurl.com/u6njn25b
Episode 33: Publishing in Irish Educational Studies, with Dr Audrey Bryan
Let's Talk Education Research Research · Episode
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February 27, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Are you interested in writing a book review for IES?

If so, get in touch with IES's book reviews editor, @seandahenry.bsky.social!
February 16, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Check out our Editor-in-Chief, Dr Audrey Bryan, talk about all things Irish Educational Studies, from readership and scope, to publishing with us!

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February 16, 2025 at 10:31 AM