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McGarr, Oliver; O'Grady, Emmanuel; Guilfoyle, Liam – Journal of Education for Teaching: International Research and Pedagogy, 2017
The "theory-practice divide" in teacher education can be viewed not simply as an acceptance of a body of knowledge but instead an acceptance of the teacher educator's authority to determine what is relevant educational theory. This research aimed to explore student teachers' views of "educational theory" and how it was…
Descriptors: Theory Practice Relationship, Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Student Teachers
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Hill, Joanne; Philpot, Rod; Walton-Fisette, Jennifer L.; Sutherland, Sue; Flemons, Michelle; Ovens, Alan; Phillips, Sharon; Flory, Sara B. – Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 2018
Background: Physical education (PE) and physical education teacher education (PETE) have a substantial literature base that advocates for students to develop a critical consciousness, appreciate multiple perspectives, and engage in actions to enhance social justice [Tinning, R. 2016. "Transformative Pedagogies and Physical Education." In…
Descriptors: Social Justice, Sociocultural Patterns, Physical Education, Physical Education Teachers
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McCarthy, Edel – Child Care in Practice, 2016
In 1992, Ireland committed to the right of children to participate in decision-making that impacts on their lives. The extent to which this right is upheld for young people in the care of the State who live in residential childcare centres is unknown. A small qualitative case study was carried out in four such centres in the West of Ireland in…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Childrens Rights, Participative Decision Making, Residential Care
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Sweeney, Jennifer; Creaner, Mary – British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, 2014
The aim of this qualitative study was to retrospectively examine nondisclosure in individual supervision while in training. Interviews were conducted with supervisees two years post-qualification. Specific nondisclosures were examined and reasons for these nondisclosures were explored. Six in-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted and…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Clinical Experience, Supervision, Semi Structured Interviews
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Chróinín, Déirdre Ní; O'Sullivan, Mary; Tormey, Roland – European Journal of Teacher Education, 2013
The physical education teacher education community in Ireland has developed Beginning Teacher Standards for Physical Education (BTSfPE) at the post-primary (secondary) level. This study explored teacher educators' perspectives on how the BTSfPE could be implemented and considered the possible impact on the profession within the discourses of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Physical Education, Physical Education Teachers, Semi Structured Interviews