Waddington, Shelagh B. (2010) Syllabus change, student learning and teacher experiences. New Zealand Geographer, 66 (3). pp. 189-195. ISSN 0028-8144

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Abstract

The new Republic of Ireland Leaving Certificate geography programme (taken by 16- to 18-year-olds), which was first examined in 2006, marked a major change in approach from its predecessor. This paper presents the results of a study that explored the learning outcomes in light of the stated aspirations of the syllabus, teacher perceptions and of society’s expressed concerns about the nature of education today. Research data were obtained via interviews with teachers and questionnaire surveys with participants. The results from this study indicate that the new programme appears to have some impact on learning outcomes, both positive and negative.

Item Type:	Article
Keywords:	student learning; syllabus change; teacher perceptions;
Academic Unit:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Geography
Item ID:	3071
Depositing User:	Shelagh Waddington
Date Deposited:	02 Feb 2012 17:13
Journal or Publication Title:	New Zealand Geographer
Publisher:	New Zealand Geographical Society
Refereed:	Yes
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Use Licence:	This item is available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike Licence (CC BY-NC-SA). Details of this licence are available here

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