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Direct linkLolich, Luciana; Lynch, Kathleen – Higher Education Research and Development, 2016
This paper examines the purpose of higher education (HE) for students in Ireland in the context of the dominant narrative of the knowledge-based economy (KBE). It argues that the KBE is one of the most recent of economic imaginaries devised by governments to manage the population [Hay, S., & Kaptizke, C. (2009). "Smart" state for a…
Descriptors: Consumer Economics, Higher Education, Foreign Countries, Knowledge Economy
Maguire, Rebecca; Egan, Arlene; Hyland, Philip; Maguire, Phil – Higher Education Research and Development, 2017
Student engagement is a key predictor of academic performance, persistence and retention in higher education. While many studies have identified how aspects of the college environment influence engagement, fewer have specifically focused on emotional intelligence (EI). In this study, we sought to explore whether EI could predict cognitive and/or…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Foreign Countries, Emotional Intelligence, Higher Education
Download full textMcGarr, Oliver; Seery, Niall – Design and Technology Education, 2011
Technology education in Irish post-primary schools is undergoing significant change. In recent years the syllabi of all technology-related subjects have been revised. A new subject, Design and Communication Graphics, has replaced the traditional Technical Drawing subject. This new subject aims to develop students' spatial awareness and graphical…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Technology Education, Computer Assisted Design, Technology Integration
